Property Room Assistant

Elk Grove Village Police Department; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Elk Grove Village Police Department is seeking a part-time Property Room Assistant to support the identification and evidence handling in the Property Room. The role emphasizes secure management, organization, and auditing of physical and digital evidence and personal property, and coordination with courts.

Reporting to supervisors, the position may work independently or with others, requiring attention to detail, flexibility, and knowledge of state statutes.

Qualifications

• Completion of 30 credit hours of college coursework; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of three to five years of municipal law enforcement experience or equivalent.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, release, and dispose of physical evidence and personal property in accordance with department directives and Illinois statutes.
• Maintain accurate chain of custody records and preserve integrity of evidence and property.
• Manage, organize, and audit the Property Control Room for inventory and policy compliance.
• Use evidence management software to document, track, and maintain records of all evidence and property transactions.
• Handle and manage digital evidence per procedures and legal standards.
• Prepare and transport evidence to state and county crime laboratories for analysis.
• Prepare and deliver evidence and related materials for court proceedings as required.
• Serve as the primary contact for court-related evidence requests and coordinate with court personnel to ensure timely submission of evidence, records, and documentation.
• Monitor and oversee sworn and civilian personnel in courtroom settings to ensure compliance with department directives and court protocols.

Job description

VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
JOB POSTING
PROPERTY ROOM ASSISTANT – POLICE DEPARTMENT

Elk Grove Village, Illinois, (pop. 33,127), a strategically located, progressive community that is home to the largest consolidated business park in North America, is seeking a dynamic, detailed and skills-oriented candidate for the part-time position of Property Room Assistant in the Police Department. Elk Grove Village is located in Cook and DuPage Counties adjacent to O’Hare International Airport and is home to approximately 3,600 businesses, located in its 5.4 square mile Business Park.

The Village of Elk Grove is seeking a Property Room Assistant. The Property Room Assistant position is a part-time, non-sworn position that provides a variety of administrative support roles to the Elk Grove Village Police Department. The Property Room Assistant is responsible for the secure management, organization, tracking, auditing, and disposition of physical and digital evidence, as well as personal property, in accordance with department policies and applicable state statutes. This position also provides support for court-related evidence requests and serves as the Department’s point of contact for evidence coordination with the courts.

The Property Room Assistant reports to the Criminal Investigations Sergeant within the Identification Section and may receive direction from the Records Supervisor and Deputy Police Chief of Support Services. This position supports the Chief of Police, Command Staff, sworn officers, and civilian staff. The incumbent may work independently or as part of a team on assigned tasks and operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive, store, release, and dispose of physical evidence and personal property in accordance with department directives and Illinois statutes.
• Maintain accurate chain of custody records and ensure the integrity and preservation of all evidence and property handled by the Department.
• Manage, organize, and audit the Property Control Room to ensure accurate inventory and compliance with departmental policies and legal requirements.
• Utilize evidence management software to accurately document, track, and maintain records of all evidence and property transactions.
• Handle and manage digital evidence in accordance with department procedures and applicable legal standards.
• Prepare and transport evidence to state and county crime laboratories for analysis.
• Prepare and deliver evidence and related materials for court proceedings as required.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for court-related evidence requests and coordinate with court personnel to ensure timely submission of evidence, records, and documentation as required.
• Monitor and oversee sworn and civilian personnel in courtroom settings to ensure compliance with department directives and court protocols.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of 30 credit hours of college course work, with an Associate's Degree from an accredited college preferred, as well as a minimum of three to five years of municipal law enforcement experience, or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training is required.

This position is responsible for a high degree of accuracy in all administrative and office responsibilities. Must be well-versed in criminal and court proceedings. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Possess a valid State of Illinois Driver’s License and safe driving record.

HOURS OF WORK: 20 hours per week STARTING WAGE: $32.86 per hour

OPENING DATE: August 5, 2026 CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

All other inquiries should be directed to:

Elk Grove Village: The Exceptional Community

Elk Grove Village prides itself on being "The Exceptional Community":

Elk Grove Village continues to have the lowest combined property tax rate among comparable Cook County.

The Village was rankedas the third most affordable community for homebuyers in the country in a study conducted byStorage Cafe . According to the study, Elk Grove Village has the qualities of: "a tight-knit and friendly community, great schools, safety and more."

In 2022, Business Facilities Magazine ranked Elk Gove Village asthe number one location in the United States for companies seeking to locate within industrial parks. The magazine also ranked the Elk Grove Village Business Park as #1 in the United States.

Also in 2022, Illinois Real Estate Journal's magazine awarded Elk Grove Village their "Municipality of the Year" award . The Village was judged on criteria includingthe size and scope of significant development projects over the last year, key economic development accomplishments, and how the Village provided grants and/or financial support for real estate projects.

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