Evidence Custodian - Part Time

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 Of

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

City Of Boca Raton - Benefits Summary

Part-Time Employees

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible to receive Paid Leave and to contribute to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a part-time employee must have worked at least 1,040 hours in the prior fiscal year

PAID LEAVE: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will receive twelve (12) hours of Paid Leave on October 1st. This Paid Leave shall be used no later than September 30th of that fiscal year or it will be forfeited. These hours may not accumulate and may only be granted with the approval of the employee's supervisor. This paid leave has no cash value at separation of employment.

MISSION SQUARE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will be allowed to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The City will not provide any matching funds.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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How many years of experience do you have working in a police evidence room or working in law enforcement?

• No previous experience
• 1 or more years of experience
• 2 years of experience or more
  
  

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Please briefly describe your experience working in a police evidence room or working in law enforcement with emphasis on public records law and/or evidence procedures. This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history. NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N/A"

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What is the highest level of education that you have completed? NOTE: Proof of education is a required condition of employment.

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Trade or Vocational School
• Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctoral Degree
  
  

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What area of study is your education?

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Do you possess a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years prior to employment?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question