Evidence Custodian

Village of Fox Lake•Fox Lake, IL

About The Position

The Evidence Custodian is a non-sworn position supporting police department operations. The position works under the direction and supervision of the Chief of Police, Command Staff, or Shift Supervisor, and reports to the Chief of Police. It is responsible for evidence and property handling, related administrative work, and other service-related functions supporting the police role.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to operate an SUV.
Successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug/alcohol screen after a conditional offer of employment.
Successfully complete a background investigation, including personal and professional references, criminal background, and credit check, following a conditional offer of employment.

Responsibilities

Log, store, dispense, destroy, and release evidence and property according to departmental policy and applicable state and federal law.
Secure evidence and property from theft, loss, or contamination and maintain storage so items can be readily located.
Provide evidence-handling training to departmental personnel.
Maintain chain-of-custody records and documentation for all submitted items.
Ensure timely and legally compliant notifications to owners of recovered or found property.
Release or dispose of property recovered, found, or seized by the Department.
Use computer terminals to access case dispositions and related information needed to determine the proper disposition of evidence and property.
Enter received property into the BEAST system and attach barcodes to evidence and property.
Conduct periodic inventories of property and evidence.
Release property to authorized personnel for court purposes.
Transport evidence to and from the appropriate laboratory.
Testify in court regarding evidentiary chain of custody.
Stay current on local, state, and federal laws involving property and evidence handling, and recommend relevant policy changes.
Maintain clean and orderly property storage and complete associated administrative tasks.
Assist officers with crime-scene processing.
Assist with prisoner processing and well-being checks.