Evidence & Records Custodian — Public Safety (Las Cruces)

New Mexico State University; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University in Las Cruces is seeking an Evidence and Records Custodian to manage criminal evidence and personal property, handle court and prosecutor requests, and oversee citations and records requests.

The role requires a High School diploma with 1 year of relevant experience or higher, with preferred knowledge of Clery Act requirements and law enforcement operations. Non-exempt, AFSCME bargaining unit, 24/7 public safety shift.

Qualifications

• High School diploma + 1 years of relevant experience, or higher degree.
• Equivalent Qualifications: Completion of a post-secondary degree or certificate may substitute for years of experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of records management, evidence processing, audit procedures, Clery Act requirements, and general knowledge of law enforcement/departmental operations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for criminal evidence and personal property chain of custody, to include intake, classification, storage, retrieval, inspections, and release.
• Processing of requests from courts, prosecutors, and defense counsel.
• Issuance, receipt, processing, and audit of police citations.
• Handles requests from the public for copies of police records and related services.
• Categorizes and maintains crime statistics information for the university system; ensures compliance with state and federal regulations.

Skills

Records management

Evidence processing

Audit procedures

Clery Act requirements

Law enforcement operations knowledge

Education

High School diploma + 1 years of relevant experience, or higher degree.

Job description

New Mexico State University in Las Cruces is seeking an Evidence and Records Custodian to manage criminal evidence and personal property, handle court and prosecutor requests, and oversee citations and records requests.

The role requires a High School diploma with 1 year of relevant experience or higher, with preferred knowledge of Clery Act requirements and law enforcement operations. Non-exempt, AFSCME bargaining unit, 24/7 public safety shift.