Police Evidence Custodian - SR

Receives, stores, and issues police evidence and found property; performs a variety of clerical tasks; and performs other related duties as required.

• one (1) with the Hawai' i Police Department, Records & identification Division in Hilo.
• one (1) permanent Hawai' i Police Department, Area I Criminal Investigations Division in Hilo.

• 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.

• Graduation from high school.
• Two (2) years of store keeping 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.
• Some typing experience.
• Must be qualified to carry and/or possess a firearm or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws, e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction.
• 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.

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.

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules 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…