Property and Evidence Custodian - Seattle

State of Washington•King County - Seattle – Other, WA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Property and Evidence Custodian supports the Washington State Patrol Crime Laboratory Division by receiving physical evidence into the crime lab and releasing it back to submitting agencies. The role maintains the chain of custody for evidence transactions and provides clerical support to scientific staff. These activities support the division’s forensic services and the criminal justice system in Washington.

Requirements

Possess a valid driver’s license; in-state travel is required to complete job duties.
Successfully complete a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation.
Provide an oral DNA sample for use in the CODIS Elimination Profile Index.
Ability to take action to learn and grow.
Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Responsibilities

Receive and release evidence to representatives from law enforcement agencies.
Review Request for Laboratory Examination (RFLE) forms for completeness and accuracy, and complete the laboratory’s portion of each form.
Verify that received evidence is correctly listed on the laboratory request and is properly sealed and packaged.
Enter sexual assault kit evidence information into the SAK Track-Kit program and complete all required fields.
Receive and release items between the laboratory evidence vault and staff.
Maintain an organized evidence vault to ensure chain of custody and evidence integrity.
Testify in court regarding evidence handling as required.
Interact with the public and user agencies.
Maintain case and laboratory office files.