Lead Police Evidence Custodian – Property & Custody

County-of-Kauai; Hawaii; On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Kaua'i in Hawaii is seeking a Police Evidence Custodian II to supervise the receipt, storage and transfer of police evidence and other property, ensuring compliance with chain-of-custody requirements and agency policy.

You will assign work, oversee staff, handle court-related evidence presentation, coordinate disposal or auction of items, perform quality checks, and maintain accurate records and documentation across evidence operations.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and three and one half (3 ½) years of work experience in handling evidence and property.
• Experience performing clerical tasks and using office equipment including computers, Microsoft Office, and other technologies.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Hawaii type 3 or equivalent) and firearms qualification as applicable to the position.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the receipt, storage and transfer and disposal of police evidenc e and other property; ensures proper accountability with chain of custody requirements.
• Instructs and assigns work to subordinates and assists in evaluating their performance; secures evidence and property.
• Coordinates viewing of evidentiary items requested by attorneys or other governmental or private agencies; releases and disposes of evidence as authorized.
• Performs quality assurance check on evidence data; appears in court to testify to chain of custody and evidentiary procedures.
• Deposits or transports evidence to designated sites; coordinates auction and/or destruction of property.

Skills

Clerical tasks

Office equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

County of Kaua'i in Hawaii is seeking a Police Evidence Custodian II to supervise the receipt, storage and transfer of police evidence and other property, ensuring compliance with chain-of-custody requirements and agency policy.

You will assign work, oversee staff, handle court-related evidence presentation, coordinate disposal or auction of items, perform quality checks, and maintain accurate records and documentation across evidence operations.