Property & Evidence Custodian – Secure, Audit & Release

Police; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Albuquerque Police Department is seeking a Property and Evidence Coordinator to coordinate the intake, storage, and safeguarding of property and evidence while maintaining strict chain of custody.

The role includes auditing inventories, handling destruction or release as ordered by judicial entities, and responding to viewing requests from attorneys and the public. A valid NM driver's license and COP are required, with IAPE certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in criminal justice or business administration with interchangeable experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Three (3) years of warehousing, inventory control or property and evidence handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive, transport, store, safeguard and gather property and evidence items; maintain chain of custody.
• Coordinate, separate and inventory property and evidence; label, enter into database and store appropriately.
• Perform daily and weekly audits of property and evidence; reconcile currency and prepare deposits.
• Coordinate destruction, auction and disposal of authorized property and evidence; release to the public as ordered.
• Respond to requests for viewing and copying of evidence; participate in appointments with attorneys, judges, and the public; present and safeguard evidence.
• Review and analyze court orders to determine destruction, release, or storage of evidence; ensure proper handling to avoid legal issues.
• Maintain communications with forensics lab staff; ensure evidence is reviewed before release, destruction or storage.
• Maintain accurate records and logs; classify evidence; ensure security within restricted areas; track evidence through proceedings.
• Follow policies and procedures including Federal and State statutes regarding storage and destruction of property and evidence.

Education

Associate's degree in criminal justice or business administration

Job description

Albuquerque Police Department is seeking a Property and Evidence Coordinator to coordinate the intake, storage, and safeguarding of property and evidence while maintaining strict chain of custody.

The role includes auditing inventories, handling destruction or release as ordered by judicial entities, and responding to viewing requests from attorneys and the public. A valid NM driver's license and COP are required, with IAPE certification preferred.