Evidence Custodian – Part Time Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Evidence Custodian – Part Time City of Boca Raton, FL – 3.5 Boca Raton, FL Job Details Part-time $26.86 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Mid-level Driver’s License Custodial experience Computer skills 1 year Associate’s degree Communication skills Full Job Description General Statement of Job The evidence custodian performs intermediate protective service work securing, storing, and documenting obtained evidence; does related work as required. Work is performed under the evidence supervisor. Essential Functions The evidence custodian provides for the management and control of found, recovered, and evidentiary property in the custody of the Department that is critically important in investigations. The evidence custodian performs the following functions: Receives, documents, and stores evidence/property while maintaining chain of custody Conducts research on casesfor disposition of evidence Prepares evidence for proper disposal Prepares items for auction Digital evidence management Intakes evidence for the Biological Processing Laboratory Handles found property in accordance with Florida Statutes Transports evidence to lab for testing Coordinates the proper release of property to the owner Maintains property receipts and computerized records for chain of custody Collaboration with law enforcement, State Attorney’s Office, and legal teams for evidence viewing Inventory management and completing inventory audits Ensures the evidence rooms are secure and maintained Testifies in court on chain of custody of evidence Performs any other related duties required or assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of:

The evidence custodian must have knowledge and experience with the rules and regulations of the Police Department, Florida statutes (relating to the custody of evidence and property) and of evidentiary procedures The evidence custodian must have knowledge of public record laws.

Skilled in:

The evidence custodian must have good communication skills to establish and maintain effective working relationship both internally and externally. The incumbent must also have good computer skills.

Ability to:

Be organized, keep detailed records, and prepare reports. Quickly address and resolve issues related to evidence handling and storage. Work after hours and/or on-call. Maintain a high degree of professional discretion when dealing with sensitive or confidential records. Minimum and Preferred Qualifications An associate degree or 60 credit hours towards a degree and one (1) year of experience working in a police evidence room, or experience working in law enforcement with emphasis on public records law and/or evidence procedures.

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

: Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items: Criminal Background Check Employment Verification Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check Reference Check Certification/License Verification Credit Check Fingerprinting Polygraph Neighborhood Check Psychological Examination Physical Drug and Alcohol Screen Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

: Possession of a valid State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period. Must obtain FCIC Certification within 6 months of employment. The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity , Inclusive, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.