Evidence Custodian

Performs intermediate technical work processing and maintaining chain of custody for evidence and found property, entering items into the RMS property module, transporting and disposing of evidence, conducting inventories and audits, testifying in court, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Administrative Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains the evidence room in an orderly condition.
• Testifies in court regarding evidence handling and chain of custody.
• Transports evidence and found property for testing or processing and ensures custody and disposition comply with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Maintains packaging supplies and forms.
• Research case numbers and dispositions to determine ownership and whether items are eligible for return or disposal.
• Attends required job-related training.
• Enters all new property and evidence submitted by officers into the RMS, ensures each item is recorded accurately, transfers items to the property module, and barcodes them.
• Conducts assigned inventories and audits of designated areas within Property and Evidence.
• Retrieves and releases evidence and property to officers, prosecuting attorneys, government agencies, and the public in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as directed or assigned.
• Promotes and demonstrates organizational culture, core values, and leadership philosophies consistent with, or complementary to, Town administration.
• Adheres to policies and procedures established by the Town.