Public Safety Property & Evidence Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

The Town of Los Gatos seeks a meticulous Property and Evidence Technician to manage police property and evidence, from intake through disposition, ensuring strict chain-of-custody and secure storage.

Responsibilities include intake, logging, storage, transfers, and coordinating with officers, prosecutors, and courts. The role emphasizes independence, discretion, and adherence to legal requirements within a public-safety setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of property and evidence procedures and handling.
• Understanding chain-of-custody requirements and recordkeeping.
• Ability to follow laws, policies, and procedures governing custody and disposition.
• Experience with inventory control and auditing practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively and testify professionally in court.

Responsibilities

• Evidence intake, identification, classification, and secure storage of property and evidence in accordance with laws.
• Maintain chain-of-custody records digitally and physically to prevent loss or contamination.
• Coordinate disposal, destruction, or auction of obsolete or forfeited property per guidelines.
• Retrieve, release, and transfer evidence to authorized personnel and agencies with proper documentation.
• Prepare and maintain reports, logs, and records for property and evidence operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Discretion

Public service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Records management software

Job description

The Town of Los Gatos seeks a meticulous Property and Evidence Technician to manage police property and evidence, from intake through disposition, ensuring strict chain-of-custody and secure storage.

Responsibilities include intake, logging, storage, transfers, and coordinating with officers, prosecutors, and courts. The role emphasizes independence, discretion, and adherence to legal requirements within a public-safety setting.