Evidence Room Technician: Secure Custody & Transfers

St. George, City of (UT); Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St. George's Police Department seeks an Evidence Room Clerk to manage property and evidence custody under the Administrative Services Sergeant.

The role covers receiving, documenting, storing, safeguarding, testing, and transferring items while maintaining chain of custody. You will work with compliance to state and federal laws, prepare reports, coordinate with investigators, laboratories, and courts, and participate in audits and disposal when authorized.

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with records management, evidence handling, or law enforcement support is preferred.
• Knowledge of Utah criminal justice procedures and public records requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receives, inspects, and securely stores all property and evidence submitted to the Evidence Room.
• Maintains accurate chain of custody documentation in the records management system.
• Coordinates transfers of evidence to investigators, laboratories, prosecutors, courts, and other agencies.
• Trains department staff on property and evidence submission and chain of custody requirements.
• Testifies in court when subpoenaed and provides processing support at crime scenes when needed.

Skills

Ethics and integrity

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

Spillman RMS

Job description

City of St. George's Police Department seeks an Evidence Room Clerk to manage property and evidence custody under the Administrative Services Sergeant.

The role covers receiving, documenting, storing, safeguarding, testing, and transferring items while maintaining chain of custody. You will work with compliance to state and federal laws, prepare reports, coordinate with investigators, laboratories, and courts, and participate in audits and disposal when authorized.