POLICE EVIDENCE CUSTODIAN - $2,000 HIRING BONUS

Logs, stores, dispenses, destroys and releases evidence.  Purposes include releasing to owners, releasing for court purposes, safekeeping and/or destruction depending upon the case.

Maintains evidence/property in a manner that secures the items from theft, loss or contamination and in such a manner that item(s) can be easily located.

Provides evidence training to other departmental personnel. 

Maintains chain of custody for all items and documentation submitted.

Ensures timely and legal notifications of owners of recovered/found property.  

Releases/disposes of property recovered, found or seized by Department.

Operates computer terminals to access information regarding case dispositions and other related information involving the proper disposition of property and evidence.

Enters property received into the Department’s records management system and attaches barcode(s) to evidence and property.

Conducts periodic inventories of property and evidence.

Releases property to authorized personnel for court purposes.

Coordinates the disposal of unclaimed property, narcotics, weapons, explosives and hazardous materials as required by Departmental policy and State/Federal law.

Testifies in court as to evidentiary chain of custody.

Performs background checks for weapons release via DCI.

Stays abreast of local, state and federal law involving property and evidence handling.

Recommends appropriate changes in relevant policy.

Maintains clean/orderly property storage.

Completes associated administrative tasks as required.

High School Diploma or GED and two years of administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Completion of IAPE Certified Property and Evidence Specialist program preferred. 

Special Requirements

DCI and North Carolina Notary Public certifications required within one year of hire.