Evidence Custodian

Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all evidence and/or property received by the Police Department is properly packaged, documented, audited, stored and available for legal proceedings.
• Prepare and maintain inventory control and records of collected property and evidence.
• Prepares and arranges transportation of evidence to crime labs, courts and District Attorney's office.
• Maintains the security and sanitation of property and evidence storage areas.
• Orders and maintains needed supplies.
• Advises and trains Department personnel in procedures related to property and evidence handling.
• Performs routine record keeping and clerical duties.
• Participates in activities that promote Department's Community Oriented Policing philosophy.
• May be required to travel to outlying villages within the North Slope Borough.
• May be required to testify regarding the integrity of evidence and/or property preservation, storage or disposal.
• May be required to answer inquiries related to the function of the property/evidence unit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of North Slope Borough Police Department Policies and procedures and rules of evidence.
• Knowledge of Borough, State and Federal Laws, Regulations and Ordinances regarding evidence and property.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice and court systems, procedures and protocols in the State of Alaska.
• Knowledge of investigative procedures, and protocols for observation of critical details.
• Skill in interpreting laws and regulations, making decisions, maintaining composure, and working effectively under stressful conditions.
• Skill in effectively leading and completing tasks.
• Skill in assuming responsibility and making appropriate decisions, while assuring compliance with Department and division goals and objectives.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of standard software including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

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

Requirements

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required

• High School Graduate or G.E.D. / or a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
• Two years of experience as a Records Clerk with the North Slope borough police department, or other work experience in evidence handling or law enforcement field.
• Valid Alaska Driver's License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.
• Ability to pass a thorough personal-history investigation of the person to determine character traits and habits indicative of moral character.

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