Property & Evidence Custodian

Village of Tinley Park • Tinley Park, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Village of Tinley Park is seeking to fill the position of Property & Evidence Custodian supporting the operations of the Administrative Division of the Tinley Park Police Department. The Tinley Park Police Department has more than 150 employees, including 99 full-time, sworn positions. The police department also is responsible for Crime Prevention, the Crime Free Rental Housing Program, National Night Out and the Citizen’s Police Academy.

Requirements

• A minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of related experience with records management, evidence handling, customer service, and/or data processing is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
• Law Enforcement Agencies Data Systems (LEADS) with less than full access certified or must successfully complete within six months of hire.
• A valid Driver's License is required.
• Must be proficient in MicroSoft Office and able to navigate various computer systems all while being extremely organized and efficient in the handling of time sensitive tasks.
• Must be able to deal with highly sensitive information while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• An associate's degree is preferred.
• Law enforcement experience is highly preferred.
• The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, able to multi-task, and be familiar with police evidence and lawful procedural requirements.
• They must have demonstrated highest level of integrity, responsibility and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing security and integrity of evidence rooms receiving organizing, preserving, securing, and preparing evidence for various labs.
• Handling evidence & property according to established procedures.
• Determining appropriate and lawful disposition of property while keeping accurate records to maintain integrity and chain of custody of all property and evidence.
• Preparing evidence for court proceedings.
• Testifying in court when subpoenaed.
• Responding to information request from other departments and the public regarding receipt and return of evidence property and case dispositions.
• Ensuring proper retention of records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree