Evidence and Records Custodian

Department Contact:

Sgt.

John Lovelace Internal or External Search:

External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:

Join the New Mexico State University Police Department as an Evidence and Records Custodian. Support public safety through secure evidence management, records organization, and professional service in a trusted campus law enforcement environment.

Position Details Position Title:

Evidence and Records Custodian College/Division:

President's Office Department:

500300-POLICE

DEPARTMENT NMSU

Location:

Las Cruces Offsite Location (if applicable):

N/A Target Hourly/Salary Rate:

$16.83

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:

.5

FLSA Status :

Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit Announcement:

This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding:

Not Applicable Standard Work Schedule:

Standard (M-F, 8-5) If Not a

Standard Work Schedule:

Various Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for criminal evidence and personal property chain of custody, to include intake, classification, storage, release, and destruction. Responsible for police record intake, processing, storage, retrieval, inspections, and release. Responsible for processing of requests from courts, prosecutors, and defense counsel. Responsible for issuance, receipt, processing, and audit of police citations. Handles requests from the public for copies of police records and related services. Other related duties as assigned. Categorizes and maintains crime statistics information for the university system. Helps ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications Required Education and Experience:

High School diploma + 1 years of relevant experience, or higher degree.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Records Management and/or IPRA Processing.

Special Certification/Licensure:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort Environment:

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort:

Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements:

Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk:

Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.