Evidence & Property Custodian: Chain-of-Custody Expert

Clear Creek County; Georgetown (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Creek County seeks a Property & Evidence Technician to manage and safeguard evidence and property, ensuring chain of custody and compliance with laws and policies. The role may involve scene support and detailed record-keeping across logs, disks, and photographs.

The position requires high school education, and within a year, IAPE and CAPET trainings; candidate must pass a background check and hold a Colorado driver's license. Office duties and occasional field support are expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of criminal justice principles and property/evidence procedures.
• Ability to learn and follow property and evidence operations procedures.
• Experience with office practices and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to County policies, procedures, and laws related to property and evidence management.
• Maintain integrity and security of all property and evidence.
• Log and preserve chain of custody for all items.
• Assist in collecting, processing, packaging, and preserving evidence at crime scenes as directed.
• Keep crime scene records such as logs and documentation.
• Ensure timely legal release and disposal of evidence and property.
• Document temporary release/return of property for court or lab use; transfer to other agencies as needed.
• Act as liaison with other agencies and testify in court about chain of custody.
• Provide copies of evidence to DA's Office as required.
• Assist senior staff with CCIC terminal duties and administrative tasks.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

IAPE certification within 1 year

CAPET training within 1 year

Job description

Clear Creek County seeks a Property & Evidence Technician to manage and safeguard evidence and property, ensuring chain of custody and compliance with laws and policies. The role may involve scene support and detailed record-keeping across logs, disks, and photographs.

The position requires high school education, and within a year, IAPE and CAPET trainings; candidate must pass a background check and hold a Colorado driver's license. Office duties and occasional field support are expected.