Police Evidence Custodian - SR-14

County of Hawai`i•Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Hilo, HI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Receives, stores, and issues police evidence and found property; performs a variety of clerical tasks; and performs other related duties as required. There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Hawai'i Police Department - Records and Identification Division in Hilo. The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Requirements

Graduation from high school, and two (2) years of storekeeping experience that included the handling of evidence and/or property, or two (2) years of law enforcement experience that included the handling of evidence and/or property
Some typing experience
Must be qualified to carry and/or possess firearm or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws, e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction
Possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable motor vehicle operator's license at time of filing.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of office procedures and practices
Knowledge of property identification and characteristics
Knowledge of storage principles and practices
Knowledge of laws and regulations on evidence and found property handling and disposition
Knowledge of purposes and uses of standard office machines
Ability to plan, set up, and maintain storage space allotments
Ability to keep records, summarize materials, and prepare reports
Ability to work harmoniously with others
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to operate typewriter or word processor

Responsibilities

Receives evidence from the Field Operations Bureau and the Investigative Bureau.
Tags and accounts for all evidence.
Checks evidence for proper markings and identification.
Conducts inventory of all evidence stored.
Prepares monthly statistics on disposition of evidence.
Prepares monthly statistics on evidence received.
Maintains evidence log; maintains found property log.
Answers inquiries on evidence reporting procedures.
Answers inquiries on found property items.
Maintains numerical evidence report file.
Releases evidence to investigating officers for court presentation.
Releases evidence for identification to interested parties.
Stores confiscated weapons and assists in the disposition of same.
Acts as liaison between federal and military agencies regarding evidence of pertinence to them.
Testifies in court on the transaction of evidence.
Supervises assigned police cadets in the evidence room.
Witnesses the destruction of drugs and other vice paraphernalia together with vice personnel.
Accounts for and disposes of property received in coroner's inventory cases.
Receives property from the country districts on closed/suspended cases.
Transfers money to Finance Director upon forfeiture or conviction.
Records and stores property turned over to the department for safekeeping.
Records and stores property turned over to the department for auction purposes.
Handles all communication involving evidence inquiries.
Handles all correspondence involving the return of evidence to owners or finders.
Disposes of worthless articles.
Performs clerical and office work.
Handles cash transaction for reports and as required accounts for same.
Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours.
Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
County Tuition Reimbursement Program : This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
Credit Union Membership
Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.