Evidence & Property Records Specialist

Gulfshoresal; Bloomington, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfshoresal is seeking an organized Evidence Technician for the Police Department in Bloomington, IL. You will receive, document, secure, and dispose of property and evidence in accordance with laws and departmental procedures.

Maintain accurate evidentiary records and chain of custody, coordinate with the State's Attorney's Office, and ensure retention and disposal per Illinois Local Records Act. Opportunity to support FOIA responses and special dispositions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College-level coursework in criminal justice preferred.
• Experience in property and evidence management preferred.
• Knowledge of laws and standards related to property management, evidence handling, storage, retention, and records management.
• At least 1 year of experience in property and evidence management in law enforcement or records management environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, secure, and dispose of property and evidence per law.
• Maintain evidentiary records and chain of custody.
• Organize and store property with high accuracy.
• Comply with subpoenas, expungements, releases, and legal requirements.
• Coordinate with State's Attorney's Office on case clearances and releases.
• Provide guidance on evidence, property, and records to police admins.
• Stay current on laws and Illinois Local Records Act.
• Organize special dispositions including auctions and donations.
• Assist with evidence audits and destruction of weapons/drugs.
• Schedule, assign, and control work related to evidentiary records.
• Recommend changes in laws, policies, and retention schedules.
• Backup FOIA Specialist and assist with redaction of records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Evidence handling

Records management

Communication with prosecutors

FOIA support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Criminal justice coursework (preferred)

Job description

Gulfshoresal is seeking an organized Evidence Technician for the Police Department in Bloomington, IL. You will receive, document, secure, and dispose of property and evidence in accordance with laws and departmental procedures.

Maintain accurate evidentiary records and chain of custody, coordinate with the State's Attorney's Office, and ensure retention and disposal per Illinois Local Records Act. Opportunity to support FOIA responses and special dispositions.