Public Safety & Evidence Coordinator

Livingstone; Salisbury (NC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingstone College is seeking a Public Safety Officer/Evidence Coordinator to join the Campus Police and Public Safety Department in Salisbury, NC. This full-time role enforces college rules, manages evidence custody, and supports safety operations for faculty, staff, students, and property.

The position requires a valid driver’s license, availability for on-call or special events, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years of age.
• Experience as a Public Safety Officer & Evidence handling preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Successfully complete drug screen and background investigation.
• Must be able to work assigned shifts.
• Must be available for on-call or special events.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must work during inclement weather.
• Understand audit preparation, prepares for and represents the department during audits of evidence records and storing.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls and report crimes
• Conduct routine patrols of the college properties
• Investigate violations to include crimes
• Assist students, staff, and faculty with building security
• Render Medical Aid
• Identify and report safety hazards
• Parking management and enforcement
• Assists with special events
• Log all evidence transactions, ensuring absolute accountability from the moment an item is collected until its final disposal.
• Transport evidence to forensic laboratories if needed and deliver items to officers for court purposes/trial proceedings
• Coordinate the legal destruction of contraband, unreturned stolen goods, and expired evidence per departmental and court guidelines.
• Testify in court if needed regarding the chain of custody and evidence handling procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public Safety Officer

Evidence handling

On-call availability

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Livingstone College is seeking a Public Safety Officer/Evidence Coordinator to join the Campus Police and Public Safety Department in Salisbury, NC. This full-time role enforces college rules, manages evidence custody, and supports safety operations for faculty, staff, students, and property.

The position requires a valid driver’s license, availability for on-call or special events, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.