Evidence Custodian

City of Osage Beach•Osage Beach, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Evidence Custodian takes custody of physical evidence related to investigations and maintains the chain of custody; collects, receipts for, transports, stores, releases, and properly disposes of evidence and personal property held by the department. The Evidence Custodian is responsible to and performs under the direct supervision of the Administrative Lieutenant.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must not be a convicted felon and must meet the minimum qualifications established by the FBI and the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) security policy.
Must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license.
Knowledge of modern office equipment and computer software, including Microsoft applications.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to support the City’s and department’s missions.
Ability to understand, follow, and apply written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the general public.
Ability to manage public interactions—including challenging situations—in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding written and verbal information.
Knowledge of standard office procedures and practices, including business correspondence, filing, and operation of office equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work effectively despite interruptions.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Omnigo RMS systems preferred.
Knowledge of law enforcement principles and operational techniques, including applicable state statutes, municipal ordinances, regulations, and effective interpersonal communication, preferred.
Minimum of two years relevant clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Receives property and evidence from law enforcement personnel; inventories, documents, tags, and secures items in the evidence room.
Inspects and audits all incoming property and evidence to ensure packaging, labeling, and submission meet established policies and procedures.
Maintains clear, accurate records of all property and evidence received, transferred, submitted for laboratory examination, and disposed of.
Facilitates or transports evidence to court and testifies as needed regarding chain of custody and/or receipt of testing results.
Conducts periodic audits of property rooms to ensure full accountability for all items.
Responds appropriately to requests for copies of digital media and requests to view evidence.
Communicates the status of evidence and property to staff, officers, attorneys, other law enforcement agencies, and the public.
Inputs detailed records into computer systems and maintains accurate data entries.
Coordinates the return of property to owners or properly disposes of property and evidence upon final court disposition.
Assists in responding to Sunshine Law requests.
Transports evidence to laboratories and other designated locations for further processing while maintaining chain of custody.
Monitors evidence room facilities and equipment to ensure proper functionality and compliance with operational requirements.
Maintains the evidence processing room and associated inventory.
Returns or disposes of property as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.