Evidence Custodian

This position performs duties within the Evidence Section of the Fairbanks Police Department. This class does not involve direct law enforcement and is not a commissioned position. Mandatory Background Check for this Position is required. This position requires extensive organizational skills, with the strictest accountability maintained for all items of property and evidence.

• Catalogs, completes data-entry information on, and stores items of property and evidence for later retrieval;
• Processes, packages, and mails evidence to the State Crime Laboratory and other appropriate receiving agencies for further testing and examination, maintaining “chain-of-custody” procedures in the process;
• Maintains numerous computerized databases to track property, evidence, digital media, and various department statistical information;
• Coordinates and tracks City and Federal asset-forfeiture, to include proper disposal of assets and disbursement of funds/proceeds to the proper accounts and sharing agencies pursuant to current interagency agreements;
• Coordinates communications closely with the District Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Agency, and private attorneys to provide requested reports, photos, copies of digital media, and other items of evidence as requested;
• Actively disposes of retained property and evidence on a regular basis, pursuant to lawful Department procedures.
• Arranges for the auction and sale/disposal of items which no longer need to be retained, and ensure of the proper distribution of proceeds;
• Facilitate property room audits to ensure accountability and transparency of operations;
• Give direction and information to the general public;
• Maintain pleasant and effective public relations;
• Receive training and participate in various types of report writing;
• Accomplish various courier and clerical duties;
• Participate in in-service training conferences and programs;
• Drive an automobile;
• Review possible graphic or offensive information, photos, video, or audio recordings;
• Adhere to the confidentiality standards of the Fairbanks Police Department;
• Process chemicals, illicit drugs, blood borne pathogens safely. This will sometimes include unpleasant odors;
• Respond to incidents to process and receive evidence as necessary.

The above examples are representative of assignments performed by this class and are not intended to be all inclusive.

Candidates hired must satisfactorily demonstrate these factors during a prescribed probationary period for continued employment:

• Ability to problem solve unique situations and objectively to determine a course of action.
• Ability to read, understand, and adhere to rules and regulations.
• Ability to develop and maintain complex organizational systems
• Ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and professional manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to observe and remember details.
• Ability to maintain effective working relations with fellow employees, court officers, prosecutors, and defense attorneys.
• Ability to operate light duty motor vehicles skillfully and in a proper manner.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with regulations and apply these to work problems.
• Ability to keep records accurately.
• Ability to read and understand legal documents and court decisions.
• Ability to deal with citizens from varied racial, ethnic or economic backgrounds.
• Ability to prepare reports and correspondence.
• Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions.
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the work of the class.

Persons applying for this position must have the following:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Experience which…