Employment Opportunity

Property and Evidence Custodian

Washington State Patrol, Seattle, Washington

Salary: $44,736.00 - $59,844.00 Annually

Final Filing Date: November 6, 2024

The Property and Evidence Custodian (PEC) supports the Crime Lab Division mission by receiving into the crime lab and releasing back to the submitting agency physical evidence. In addition to maintaining the chain of custody in evidence transactions, this position provides support to the scientific staff by handling clerical duties. These activities meet the division goals to provide high quality forensic services and through these programs provide aid and support to the criminal justice system which results in a safer environment for Washington citizens.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Duties and Requirements Click to read more

Duties

Responsibilities:

Process and enter evidence by receiving and releasing evidence to representatives from law enforcement agencies.
Enter evidence into Justice Trax and into the SAK Track-Kit program.
Receive and release items between the laboratory evidence vault and staff.
Maintain the evidence vault in an organized manner to ensure the chain of custody and integrity of the evidence.
Testify in courts of law on handling of evidence as required.
Interact with the public and user agencies.
Maintain case and laboratory office files.

Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Must possess a valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver's License or able to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
Must have a high school diploma/ GED

Conditions of Employment:

Successful completion of a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation.
Provide an oral DNA sample to be used in the CODIS Elimination Profile Index.
You must submit a current cover letter, and unofficial transcripts (high school/ GED and/ or college) when you apply.

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Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation or Forensic Science

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Posted: October 24, 2024

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