Property & Evidence Specialist - Public Service Impact

Town of Los Gatos; Creekside Village (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Los Gatos is seeking a Property and Evidence Technician to manage police property and evidence, ensuring secure intake, precise classification, and strict chain-of-custody across thousands of items annually.

The role involves coordinating lawful disposal, maintaining detailed records, and supporting investigations and court proceedings, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a non-hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience handling property and evidence in a law enforcement or public safety setting.
• Knowledge of chain-of-custody principles and confidential records handling.
• Familiarity with storage, security, and disposition procedures for varied evidence.

Responsibilities

• Evidence intake, classification, secure storage, chain-of-custody tracking, and disposition of items.
• Maintain digital and physical logs to track property and evidence movement.
• Coordinate disposal, destruction, or auction of items per laws and policies.
• Retrieve, release, and transfer evidence to authorized personnel and agencies.
• Prepare reports and maintain records related to property and evidence operations.
• Conduct inventories, audits, and inspections of property and storage areas.
• Provide guidance to department personnel on packaging, submission, and handling procedures.
• Testify in court regarding evidence custody and handling.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Town of Los Gatos is seeking a Property and Evidence Technician to manage police property and evidence, ensuring secure intake, precise classification, and strict chain-of-custody across thousands of items annually.

The role involves coordinating lawful disposal, maintaining detailed records, and supporting investigations and court proceedings, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a non-hybrid work arrangement.