Evidence Custodian

City Of Woodstock, Ga•Woodstock, GA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Evidence Custodian is responsible for the day-to-day handling of property and evidence stored in the Woodstock Police Department’s property/evidence repository. The position handles discovery requests for cases and assists with open records requests, particularly video stored in the evidence library and redaction of video for public release. The role maintains records and inventory for property and evidence, ensures proper storage, security, chain of custody, and lawful disposition, and transports evidence to the crime lab as needed. It also performs clerical and records-system tasks, prepares evidence for trials, and testifies in court when subpoenaed. The City of Woodstock lists a starting base pay range of $22.29–$25.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. Work requires availability for assigned shifts, including evenings and weekends, and on-call status when scheduled. The work environment is usually quiet to moderately noisy.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid State of Georgia driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record.
Evidence and property-related certifications or education, such as Managing the Evidence Room, or equivalent.
No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories.
Ability to read and write English.
Must submit to a background investigation, including a CVSA examination and credit report assessment; background items must conform to Woodstock Police Department hiring practices and standards.
Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
Skill in blue book redaction rules and retention schedules.
Verbal and written communication skills; computer and MS Office skills, including Word; customer-service skills; and skill with modern office machines and recording systems.
Ability to learn applicable laws, ordinances, department rules and regulations, and the City's geography.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, follow verbal and written instructions, perform basic arithmetic, and multitask in a demanding work environment.
Willingness to attend additional training applicable to the job functions when available.

Nice To Haves

Two years of college in law enforcement, criminal justice, or paralegal studies.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain records for the receipt, storage, and disposition of property and evidence.
Maintain an accurate inventory of property and evidence.
Complete Orders of Destruction for the Judge as needed.
Dispose of property and evidence in accordance with federal and state laws and agency policies and procedures.
Process and transport evidence to the crime lab as needed.
Report agency policy and procedure violations involving evidence handling and property storage by other employees.
Oversee the handling of evidence and property to ensure continuity in the chain of custody and security.
Perform clerical duties, including logging materials and documents, entering data into computerized files, filing and retrieving records, typing correspondence and other short documents, and sorting documents.
Prepare evidence for trials.
Testify in court when subpoenaed.
Perform other duties as assigned.