Police Evidence Custodian Sr

Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Job Description


Duties SummaryReceives, stores, and issues police evidence and found property; performs a variety of clerical tasks; and performs other related duties as required.There is one (1) permanent full-time vacancy with the Hawai\'i Police Department - Area II Operations Bureau in Kailua-Kona.The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.Examples of Duties

  • Receives evidence from the Field Operations Bureau and the Investigative Bureau.
  • Tags and accounts for all evidence.
  • Checks evidence for proper markings and identification.
  • Conducts inventory of all evidence stored.
  • Prepares monthly statistics on disposition of evidence.
  • Prepares monthly statistics on evidence received.
  • Maintains evidence log; maintains found property log.
  • Answers inquiries on evidence reporting procedures.
  • Answers inquiries on found property items.
  • Maintains numerical evidence report file.
  • Releases evidence to investigating officers for court presentation.
  • Releases evidence for identification to interested parties.
  • Stores confiscated weapons and assists in the disposition of same.
  • Acts as liaison between federal and military agencies regarding evidence of pertinence to them.
  • Testifies in court on the transaction of evidence.
  • Supervises assigned police cadets in the evidence room.
  • Witnesses the destruction of drugs and other vice paraphernalia together with vice personnel.
  • Accounts for and disposes of property received in coroner\'s inventory cases.
  • Receives property from the country districts on closed/suspended cases.
  • Transfers money to Finance Director upon forfeiture or conviction.
  • Records and stores property turned over to the department for safekeeping.
  • Records and stores property turned over to the department for auction purposes.
  • Handles all communication involving evidence inquiries.
  • Handles all correspondence involving the return of evidence to owners or finders.
  • Disposes of worthless articles.
  • Performs clerical and office work.
  • Handles cash transaction for reports and as required accounts for same.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualification RequirementsTraining and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:
  • graduation from high school, and
  • two (2) years of storekeeping experience that included the handling of evidence and/or property, or
  • two (2) years of law enforcement experience that included the handling of evidence and/or property, and some typing experience, and
  • must be qualified to carry and/or possess firearm or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws, e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction, and
  • possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver\'s license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable motor vehicle operator\'s license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver\'s license at time of hire.)
Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant\'s training, education and experience as presented in the application.Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai\'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.Knowledge of: office procedures and practices; property identification and characteristics; storage principles and practices; laws and regulations on evidence and found property handling and disposition; purposes and uses of standard office machines.Ability to: plan, set up, and maintain storage space allotments; keep records, summarize materials, and prepare reports; work harmoniously with others; follow oral and written instructions; operate typewriter or word processor.Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.Physical Effort Grouping: Light Benefits of County employment: The County of Hawai\'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.
  • Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include telecommuting, alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
  • Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire - up to 21 days per year.
  • Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire - up to 21 days per year.
  • Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
  • Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
  • County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
  • Retirement Plan: The Employees\' Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
  • Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
  • Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
  • Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai\'i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
  • Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
  • Credit Union Membership
  • Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.
All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.Supplemental InformationPlease scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:
  • an official college transcript,
  • a valid driver\'s license,
  • a temporary assignment verification,
  • professional licenses, and/or
  • certificates.
Veterans applying for veteran\'s preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS:
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4388693
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $44760 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned