Evidence & Property Custodian

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah's Department of Public Safety seeks a Property and Evidence Technician to manage property, evidence, and items held for safekeeping with accuracy and confidentiality.

The role emphasizes secure storage, precise recordkeeping in RMS, and adherence to applicable laws and department policies. You will support safe processing of firearms, narcotics, and hazardous materials while coordinating transfers with laboratories and courts.

Qualifications

• Accurate recordkeeping and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Ability to maintain secure storage and access controls.
• Comfort handling potentially hazardous or sensitive materials.

Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, classify, document, and maintain custody of evidence and property.
• Enter and maintain records in RMS with property numbers, descriptions, locations, custody, and disposition.
• Maintain chain-of-custody documentation from receipt to final disposition.
• Inspect submissions for proper packaging, labeling, and compliance with requirements.
• Store evidence securely to prevent theft, loss, or contamination.
• Keep an organized storage system for quick retrieval.
• Maintain separate secure areas for different categories of items.
• Ensure access logs and security controls are in place.

Skills

Attention to detail

Integrity

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Hazardous material handling

Tools

Records Management System (RMS)

Job description

The University of Utah's Department of Public Safety seeks a Property and Evidence Technician to manage property, evidence, and items held for safekeeping with accuracy and confidentiality.

The role emphasizes secure storage, precise recordkeeping in RMS, and adherence to applicable laws and department policies. You will support safe processing of firearms, narcotics, and hazardous materials while coordinating transfers with laboratories and courts.