Sheriff's Property and Evidence Specialist I-26271110

San Diego County Sheriff; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is accepting applications for a Sheriff’s Property and Evidence Specialist I. This position handles property and evidence, ensures chain-of-custody, and transports items between Sheriff’s stations and the Main Evidence facility.

Attention to detail and procedural accuracy are essential. Candidates must meet minimum experience in property/evidence handling or stock room warehousing, and will undergo background checks and a pre-employment medical screening as

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of experience receiving, storing, releasing and disposing of property and evidence in a law enforcement agency; OR six (6) months of stock room/ warehouse experience performing duties such as receiving, storing, and issuing supplies and equipment; maintaining inventory records; and conducting physical inventories.

Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, preserve, and store property and physical evidence with precise chain-of-custody records.
• Transport evidence between Sheriff’s stations and the Main Evidence facility.

Job description

The Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for SHERIFF'S PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE SPECIALIST I

Selected candidates will be hired at Step 1 of the salary range. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.

Future Salary Increase

June 2027 – 4.03% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 1.03% Market Adjustment)

As a Sheriff’s Property and Evidence Specialist I, you will receive, identify, preserve, and store property and physical evidence while maintaining precise chain-of-custody records. You will also transport evidence between Sheriff’s stations and the Main Evidence facility. This position is ideal for detail-driven individuals committed to accuracy and procedural excellence. Review the complete job description for more information.

Education and/or Experience

• Six (6) months of experience receiving, storing, releasing and disposing of property and evidence in a law enforcement agency;
• OR
• Six (6) months of stock room/ warehouse experience performing duties such as receiving, storing, and issuing supplies and equipment; maintaining inventory records; and conducting physical inventories.

Condition of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.

Hiring Process and Timeline

• Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.

Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

Blind Applicant Screening

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Evaluation

The names of qualified candidates will be placed on a six(6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

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