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Salary: $23.97 - $32.37 Hourly
Location : Scottsdale, AZ
Job Type: PT Regular
Job Number: FY2627-00160
Division: Public Safety Special Revenue
Department: Pawn Ordinance #3966
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
Introduction
The Police Pawn Specialist supports the Property Crimes Unit through collection and dissemination of information gained through review of transaction reports and crime reports, dealing with pawn and secondhand licensees, property crime victims and working with other law enforcement agencies to assist in the recovery of stolen property.
Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $28.17/hour or $58,572.80/annually.
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Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• Three years' clerical support experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Arizona driver's license with no major citations within the past 36 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Essential Functions
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Meets with applicants for pawn, secondhand, auction and scrap metal dealers' licenses. Explains City and State laws and provides instruction on reporting procedures for pawning, buying, consigning and trading used property. Enters information on applicants into pawn files, initiates and maintains dealer files.
• Reviews and disseminates information obtained from criminal history checks of applicants to Tax and License Division for City's issuance of licenses for pawn shops, secondhand stores, auctioneers, auction houses, refiners, scrap metal dealers, solicitors and peddlers.
• Recommends approval or denial of license per Secondhand Code to Tax and License, as well as dealing directly with licensee regarding dismissal of employees when Code has been violated.
• Researches and investigates closed burglary and theft cases to help victims in the recovery of stolen property.
• Interacts with pawnshops and secondhand stores concerning suspected stolen property.
• Reviews property suspected of being stolen and places items on "hold" and releases them from hold as appropriate.
• Acts as Police Department's Hearing Liaison, setting up hearings on disputed property, notifying parties of hearings and maintaining hearing log.

Work Environment/Physical Demands
To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here
Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Final selection is contingent upon a background investigation which included:

• Fingerprinting
• 36-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
• Drug Screen

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits,
Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.
Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking
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Please indicate which best describes your education. Note: The degree (to include the major) must be listed in the Education Section of the application.

• High School / GED or Equivalent
• HS/GED/Equivalent & Some College Coursework
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher
• None of the above

02
Do you have three years of clerical support experience?

• Yes
• No

03
If you have three years of clerical support experience, please summarize your experience. Also, please provide the name of the employer/ organization. NOTE: This experience mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you don't have this experience, please write "None."
04
If you have experience in conducting investigations, please summarize your experience. Also, please provide the name of the employer/ organization. NOTE: This experience mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you don't have this experience, please write "None."
05
If you have experience with second hand stores, please summarize your experience. Also, please provide the name of the employer/ organization. NOTE: This experience mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you don't have this experience, please write "None."
06
Are you a current City of Scottsdale employee?

• Yes
• No

07
Have you been convicted of a felony within the last 5 years? (Automatic Disqualifier)

• Yes
• No

08
Have you been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces within the last 10 years? (Automatic Disqualifier)

• Yes
• No

09
Have you illegally produced, cultivated, or transported, marijuana, or a dangerous drug or narcotic for sale within the last 10 years? (Automatic Disqualifier)

• Yes
• No

10
Have you illegally or legally used a dangerous drug or narcotic for any purpose, except as prescribed by a physician, within the past 5 years? (Automatic Disqualifier)

• Yes
• No

11
Do you have a valid driver's license (not expired or suspended/revoked)?

• Yes
• No

12
Do you have any of the following restrictions on your driver's license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.

• Interlock Device
• Court Mandated Restricted Hours
• Other Non-Medical Restriction(s)
• I have no restrictions on my driver's license

13
I understand that if selected a thorough background investigation will be conducted which can take approximately 2-3 months to complete.

• Yes
• No

14
Which best describes your experience in applying for a position with the Scottsdale Police Department?

• No Experience
• Submitted Application
• Tested and/or Interviewed
• Submitted Background Packet

15
How did you learn about this job opportunity with the Scottsdale Police Department?

• City Web Page
• Scottsdale Police Web Page
• Social Media
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Twitter
• CareersinGovernment.com
• Career Builder
• Indeed.com
• Jobing.com
• 911hotjobs.com
• Blue Line
• Policeone.com
• LawEnforcementJobs.com
• Radio ad*
• Newspaper/other ad*
• Job Fair (In-Person/Virtual)*
• Friend/Neighbor*
• City / SPD Employee*
• Handshake
• Email
• Recruitment Booth* (please list the recruitment event/location in the next question)
• Other

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If you answered Other or any other option with an asterisk, please provide more detail.
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I understand that any communication for this recruitment may come via an email from governmentjobs.com and I will check my email junk/spam folders regularly for possible notifications and/or self-schedule interview invitations.

• Yes
• No

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