Property Clerk in Sheffield

In this role you will handle all aspects of property coming into police possession appropriately, complying with legislation and force policy.

Key responsibilities:

• Be prepared to travel to any location within the District.
• Must be able to lift heavy items.
• Post holder will be required to wear a uniform.
• Receive property from interim stores situated throughout the District and transport to Central Property Store (including drugs, firearms and cash).
• Maintain property other than found in a computer database.
• Label property for easy identification.
• Prepare and cross-reference Forensic paperwork and exhibits for submission.
• Maintain property stores using logical system for easy access (main store and interim stores).
• Maintain the Property review system for disposal of property.
• Make all necessary arrangements for disposal of property including auctions.
• Deal with members of the public with property enquiries.
• Deal with letters regarding property enquiries.
• Drive Property van when required.
• Work from wider SYP Property stores if required.

Skills and experience:

• Experience of working in an administrative role.
• Experience of dealing with members of the public face to face and over the telephone.
• Computer literate with experience of data input and retrieval using Microsoft applications.
• Due to the nature of the role, must provide biometric sample (DNA) as required to ensure ongoing inclusion on the relevant elimination databases for policing purposes.

What we offer:

• A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working.
• A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust.
• Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police.
• Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice.
• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme.
• Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025.
• Membership to the Sports and Social Club.
• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks.

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 3 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers, staff, and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.

South Yorkshire Police’s overarching aim is to deliver an excellent police service to support safer communities. The public’s assessment of our excellence is influenced by the level of trust and confidence in us, as an organisation and as individuals. In comparison to the general public, police officers and police staff are held to a higher standards of behaviour and accountability. In applying to join the police, applicants are accepting of these higher standards and understand the implications on their right to privacy.

South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values:

At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do: Fairness, Integrity & Trust.

Smarter ways of Working:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables SYP to provide an outstanding service to the community. There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid. This role has been evaluated as a Field role.

Contact details:

For further information about the role, please contact: Craig Herbert on 0114 296 4117.

Closing Date: 17th August 2026.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Applications are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates. It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve, in order for us to provide the best service, utilising a range of backgrounds, experience and skills. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from these valuable underrepresented groups.

Internal Candidates:

This vacancy is temporary therefore, you must have the support of your current Line Manager to apply. If you are a permanent member of staff, this would be classed as a secondment opportunity. If you are on a fixed term contract, you must contact the Recruitment Team before applying.

Further Information:

This role is offered on a fixed-term basis in accordance with applicable employment legislation and South Yorkshire Police policy. Fixed-term contracts are used where there is a genuine business need, such as project-based work, temporary cover or time-limited funding. The fixed term period is subject to change, linked to the posts requirements and may be subject to extension or early termination in line with appropriate notice period. All fixed-term employees will receive equal treatment and access to opportunities in line with our commitment to fair and inclusive employment practices.