Evidence & Property Custodian

City of Blue Springs; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Blue Springs seeks a detail-oriented Property/Evidence Technician to manage seized and recovered property for the department. Responsibilities include receiving, cataloging, storing, and disposing of items, while maintaining strict chain-of-custody and accurate records.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Missouri driver’s license. Experience in a related field is preferred, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid state driver’s license to drive for work-related business.
• Six months to one year of related-field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives, identifies, inventories, and processes property and evidence with proper packaging, labeling and documentation.
• Maintains records of all property and evidence in the department’s system, ensuring chain of custody.
• Organizes secure storage of property and evidence according to policies.
• Prepares and releases property/evidence for investigations, court, or other authorized uses with proper documentation.
• Identifies lawful owners and coordinates release when no longer needed.
• Performs routine inspections of storage facilities for compliance and security.
• Maintains and preserves electronic evidence per retention and storage requirements.
• Coordinates supplies and forms for evidence processing and departmental operations.
• Prepares and responds to requests under FOIA, Sunshine Law, discovery, subpoenas, etc., with appropriate personnel.
• Prepares, packages and transports evidence to laboratories for examination and testing.
• Provides testimony in court regarding evidence handling and procedures.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

City of Blue Springs seeks a detail-oriented Property/Evidence Technician to manage seized and recovered property for the department. Responsibilities include receiving, cataloging, storing, and disposing of items, while maintaining strict chain-of-custody and accurate records.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Missouri driver’s license. Experience in a related field is preferred, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.