Police Evidence Custodian II

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

Job Posting End Date:Continuous ARE YOU A CURRENT COUNTY OF KAUA'I EMPLOYEE?IF YES, DO NOT APPLY HERE! IF YOU APPLY ON THIS WEBSITE YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.This posting is for External Candidates only.Current County of Kaua'i employees, must apply on the Internal Career Site by clicking on this linkJob Title:Police Evidence Custodian IISalary Range:N/APosition Salary:4,388.00 USD MonthlyLocation:Police Department HeadquartersCivil Service or Non Civil Servic e:Civil ServiceJob Summary:Supervises and participates in the receipt, storage and transfer and disposal of police evidence and other property; and performs other related duties as required.Examples of Duties:( The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position ).Supervises personnel assigned to the Evidence Section, providing instructions with assignments and review handling, and securing of evidence and /or property for conformance with policy and procedures;Instructs and assigns work to subordinates and assists in evaluating their performance;Receives property collected and submitted by Police personnel;Ensures proper accountability with chain of custody requirements, store and secure all property to preserve the integrity of the evidence;Ensures proper storage of evidence requiring special handling;Locates and retrieves evidence;Coordinates viewing of evidentiary items requested by attorneys or other governmental or private agencies;Releases and disposes of evidence as authorized;Follows-up on discrepancies and operational problems to ensure compliance with laws, rules and regulations, policies, and procedures, recommending alternatives and solutions to superior;Performs quality assurance check on evidence data;Appears in court to produce evidence and testify to the chain of custody and evidentiary procedures;Trains subordinates and police recruits on evidentiary policy and procedures;Compiles list of items for auction or disposal;Coordinates auction and/or destruction of property;Prepares necessary documents and notifications;Responds to inquiries regarding departmental procedures on receipt, storage, security and release of property and evidence;Transports evidence and property to and from substations, headquarters or other designated sites utilizing a police vehicle or pickup truck as required; andPerforms other related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Training and Experience:A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; andthree and one half (3 ½) years of work experience in handling evidence and property.Qualifying Clerical Experience:Work experience which involved the performance of a variety of clerical tasks and demonstrated knowledge of office practices and procedures, and the ability to carry out procedures in clerical work systems, and operate various kinds of office equipment including computers, Microsoft Office, and other technologies.License Requirement:Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Hawaii type 3 or equivalent).Firearms Requirements :As applicable to the position, must be qualified to carry and/or possess firearms or ammunition in accordance with State and Federal law, e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction.Work Shift/ Schedule:Monday-Friday (United States of America)Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378 .Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination