What are the responsibilities and job description for the Evidence Custodian position at Utah County Government?
UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158
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humanresources@UtahCounty.gov
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
The Utah County Sheriff’s Department is the law enforcement agency in the county and is responsible for the preservation of the peace. The Sheriff and deputies make arrests, oversee the courts and the County Correctional Facility, and prepare legal documents for the Sheriff’s sale.
Posting Date: 1/23/2025 Closing Date: until filled
- All applications received by February 6, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. MST will be screened by the Human Resources Office. Those applicants meeting the specified qualifications and additional screening criteria will be referred for a hiring interview. The Human Resource Office will continue to consider qualified candidates as needed until the position is filled
POSITION: Evidence Custodian
POSTING #: 5042-0125kk
REQUISITION: R0001386
The Opportunity:
Under general supervision of the Evidence and Crime Lab Supervisor, performs specialized clerical and routine technical work relating to securing, storing, and disposing of seized evidence and property according to federal law, state law, and department procedures.
Starting Pay: Grade 719 Step A $21.19 to Step G $24.34 (based on education and experience)
Schedule: Monday- Friday (occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required as job duties demand)
Essential Functions
- Receive, record, sort, and secure property delivered to the Utah County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) evidence room.
- Retrieve and release evidence and property from and at satellite units.
- Evaluate submitted property and evidence to ensure items have been correctly and adequately packaged and marked according to applicable laws and department policy.
- Organize, verify, prepare, and transport evidence to be submitted to the state crime laboratory for analysis.
- Account for security and integrity of evidence room; follow strict procedures on evidence storage and disposition; preserve the critical chain of custody; testify in court when subpoenaed.
- Determine appropriate and lawful disposition of property; release property to deputies, lawful property owners, legal court system, other law enforcement agencies, or dispose as appropriate; release property for sale at public auction; compile and maintain accurate records of property transfers, releases, and decisions made.
- Conduct periodic audits and inventories of evidence and property items held within the evidence room to include assisting with annual inventory.
- Maintain supplies and ensure booking areas are adequately stocked.
- Receive phone calls and correspondence; explain evidentiary procedures, the general public, and other agencies; release authorized information through appropriate channels.
- Provide technical guidance and training to deputies on handling, preparing, and booking evidence.
- May assist with gathering evidence at crime scenes including, but not limited to, locating, identifying, documenting, packaging, and transporting.
Required Education and Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Two (2) years of combined clerical and/or technical experience in a law enforcement program support work or a related field.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Preference may be given to applicants with experience in photography, fingerprint recovery, crime scene processing, and/or evidence recovery.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Applicants must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age as of the start date.
- Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver’s license within sixty (60) days of employment.
- Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
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Benefits Package Includes:
100% paid premiums for health insurance
Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)
Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)
Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)
Fourteen (14) paid Holidays
Dental and Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
AAP/EEO Statement
It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.
UTAH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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