Test Purchase Evidence Specialist

IP House UK Holdings Ltd; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

IP House UK Holdings Ltd is seeking an Evidence Storage Technician to receive, log, store and release test purchases and other evidence, ensuring an unbroken chain of custody for legal proceedings. The role sits in Global Field Investigations and reports to the Evidence Store Manager.

Responsibilities include intake, physical storage, examination support, retention management, and orderly conduct of a secure warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years in evidence handling, stock control, warehousing, security or investigations support.
• Confident with databases, barcode, case management systems and spreadsheets.
• Ability to pass enhanced background screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive test purchases from field investigators, couriers and online-order deliveries; check seals, packaging, receipts and purchase paperwork before accepting.
• Photograph each item and its packaging on arrival, record its condition, and log it with an exhibit reference, client reference, case number and storage location.
• Match each item to its purchase record (date, seller, store address or URL, price, payment method, investigator) and flag any gaps.
• Record every movement of an exhibit, with date, time, names and purpose, so the continuity record has no breaks.
• Store exhibits sealed and labelled, segregated by client and case so material never mixes.
• Keep age-restricted, hazardous or high-value items in designated controlled areas.
• Control access to the store, keep visitor logs and report any breach, loss or discrepancy immediately.
• Prepare exhibits for examination by client brand experts, analysts or solicitors, and record every unsealing and resealing.
• Release items to clients, attorneys, law enforcement, or appropriate parties only against written authorization, and track their return.
• Produce exhibit labels, continuity records and evidence packs for legal teams.
• Apply each client’s retention instructions and the company retention policy, and calendar review dates.
• Arrange authorized return, destruction or secure disposal of exhibits, with witnessed, documented certificates.
• Run regular stock audits, reconcile them against the evidence system, and report holdings and discrepancies.
• Give witness statements and attend judicial or civil proceedings on exhibit continuity when required.
• Keep the store clean, organized and stocked with boxes, evidence bags, seals and labels.
• Brief investigators on correct packaging, sealing and paperwork for test purchases.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Evidence handling

Stock control

Data entry

Background screening

Warehousing

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Databases

Barcode systems

Case management systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

IP House UK Holdings Ltd is seeking an Evidence Storage Technician to receive, log, store and release test purchases and other evidence, ensuring an unbroken chain of custody for legal proceedings. The role sits in Global Field Investigations and reports to the Evidence Store Manager.

Responsibilities include intake, physical storage, examination support, retention management, and orderly conduct of a secure warehouse environment.