Police Evidence Custodian II

County of Kauai•Cleveland, OH

3d•$4,388•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises and participates in the receipt, storage, transfer, and disposal of police evidence and other property. This role involves ensuring the integrity of evidence through proper handling, storage, and chain of custody, as well as coordinating with legal entities and managing the disposal of property. The position also includes training subordinates and police recruits on evidentiary policies and procedures.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Three and one half (3 ½) years of work experience in handling evidence and property.
Qualifying Clerical Experience: Work experience involving the performance of a variety of clerical tasks and demonstrated knowledge of office practices and procedures, and the ability to carry out procedures in clerical work systems, and operate various kinds of office equipment including computers, Microsoft Office, and other technologies.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Hawaii type 3 or equivalent).
Must be qualified to carry and/or possess firearms or ammunition in accordance with State and Federal law (e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction).

Responsibilities

Supervises personnel assigned to the Evidence Section, providing instructions, assignments, and reviewing handling and securing of evidence/property for policy and procedure conformance.
Instructs and assigns work to subordinates and assists in evaluating their performance.
Receives property collected and submitted by Police personnel.
Ensures proper accountability with chain of custody requirements, stores and secures all property to preserve the integrity of the evidence.
Ensures proper storage of evidence requiring special handling.
Locates and retrieves evidence.
Coordinates viewing of evidentiary items requested by attorneys or other governmental or private agencies.
Releases and disposes of evidence as authorized.
Follows-up on discrepancies and operational problems to ensure compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, recommending alternatives and solutions to superior.
Performs quality assurance checks on evidence data.
Appears in court to produce evidence and testify to the chain of custody and evidentiary procedures.
Trains subordinates and police recruits on evidentiary policy and procedures.
Compiles lists of items for auction or disposal.
Coordinates auction and/or destruction of property.
Prepares necessary documents and notifications.
Responds to inquiries regarding departmental procedures on receipt, storage, security, and release of property and evidence.
Transports evidence and property to and from substations, headquarters, or other designated sites utilizing a police vehicle or pickup truck as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.