Evidence and Records Custodian

New Mexico State University • Las Cruces, NM

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Evidence and Records Custodian manages criminal evidence and personal property, including chain of custody, intake, classification, storage, retrieval, inspections, and release. The position processes requests from courts, prosecutors, and defense counsel; issues, receives, processes, and audits police citations; and responds to public requests for police records and related services. The role also categorizes and maintains university system crime statistics and helps ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma and one year of relevant experience, or a higher degree.
• Completion of a post-secondary degree or certificate may substitute for years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of records management, evidence processing, audit procedures, and Clery Act requirements.
• General knowledge of law enforcement and departmental operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage criminal evidence and personal property chain of custody, including intake, classification, storage, retrieval, inspections, and release.
• Process requests from courts, prosecutors, and defense counsel.
• Issue, receive, process, and audit police citations.
• Handle public requests for copies of police records and related services.
• Categorize and maintain crime statistics information for the university system.
• Help ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED