Public Safety Evidence Specialist - Custody & Records

Prince William County; Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and trainings

County-provided equipment and cell

Collaborative team environment

Interagency collaboration

Job summary

Prince William County is seeking a Public Safety Specialist in the Criminal Evidence Section to support intake, storage, release, and submission of property and evidence with rigorous chain-of-custody controls. The role involves coordinating with law enforcement and the public, providing accurate records, and contributing to audits and interagency work.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, customer service, and confidentiality in a secure setting, with opportunities for cross-training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1 year of related experience in law enforcement, public safety, evidence/property room, records management, or clerical/technical field.
• Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Forensics, or related field preferred.
• Experience with filing, inventory, and evidence management software.
• Demonstrated superior customer service and effective written/oral communication.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to learn specialized databases.
• Prior experience testifying in court or maintaining chain-of-custody records.
• Knowledge of chain-of-custody principles, evidence handling protocols, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to train internal team members or external agency personnel on evidence handling procedures.
• Certifications such as Evidence Handling (IAPE), NCIC/VCIN access, or CJIS Security Awareness Training are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, release, and submit property and evidence to the state laboratory with strict chain-of-custody documentation.
• Maintain secure storage and conduct periodic audits and inventories.
• Respond to public and agency inquiries with professional customer service.
• Assist with reporting, fiscal tracking, and interagency coordination.
• Assist supervisory staff and may testify in court regarding custody and handling of evidence.
• Cross-train in other areas to support the team.

Skills

Customer service

Written and oral communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Public safety environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Evidence management software

Databases

Job description

Prince William County is seeking a Public Safety Specialist in the Criminal Evidence Section to support intake, storage, release, and submission of property and evidence with rigorous chain-of-custody controls. The role involves coordinating with law enforcement and the public, providing accurate records, and contributing to audits and interagency work.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, customer service, and confidentiality in a secure setting, with opportunities for cross-training