Exhibits Custodian

Position: Exhibits Custodian I

The Superior Court of California, County of Orange

is now accepting applications for:

EXHIBITS CUSTODIAN I

The Final date to receive applications for this recruitment is Friday, January 23, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST.

This recruitment is open to external candidates, internal OCSC employees, and internal OCSC promotions. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies.

SALARY INFORMATION

Exhibits Custodian I Range: $21.35 - $26.10 per hour. Anticipated Starting Rate: $22.92 per hour.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

• Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.50% at 67 formula)
• Choice of five medical plans
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Vacation and sick leave packages
• 14 paid holidays per year
• Educational & professional reimbursement
• Optional deferred compensation program (457 plan)

TELEWORK/ON-SITE OPPORTUNITY

This position is not eligible for telework or remote work opportunities.

ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

The Orange County Superior Court is the third-largest court of general jurisdiction in California. We have courthouses throughout the county, including locations in Orange, Westminster, Fullerton, Newport Beach, and Santa Ana. We have a staff of about 1,500 and an operating budget of nearly $280 million. The Court's Judges, Commissioners, and employees are recognized for their high standards of achievement, integrity, and diversity.

The Court is committed to ensuring equal access to court services and enhancing public confidence in the court system.

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ABOUT THE POSITION

Under general supervision, the Exhibits Custodian I/II is responsible for the acceptance, preservation, safeguarding, storage, transportation, and legal disposition of exhibits entered into court evidence. Incumbents must exercise a high degree of responsibility in performing assignments, and incumbents perform other work as required.

The Exhibits Custodian I level is used for training purposes. Incumbents will be expected to gradually perform a broader range of duties with increasing responsibility and independence. An Exhibits Custodian I is expected to qualify for advancement to Exhibits Custodian II by the end of a twelve (12) month probationary period. There is no permanent status in this classification. Upon advancement to Exhibits Custodian II, incumbents are placed on a six (6) month promotional probation period.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Receives, logs, and maintains custody of property entered into court evidence; may testify in court proceedings regarding evidence of "chain of custody."
• Ensures security and preservation of exhibits by cataloging and maintaining records of location and all handling until case closure, storing items numerically by nature of property or evidence and/or nature of case, and retrieving property as requested by authorized persons.
• Prepares exhibits and ensures chain of custody for public viewing, court transfers, and temporary or permanent releases pursuant to court orders, statutes, or court procedures. Obtains signatures, accompanies requesting parties during review of exhibits, and escorts parties through exhibit rooms to ensure preservation of the chain of custody.
• Takes annual physical inventory of exhibits and assists with random audits throughout the year.
• Determines eligibility for disposal of exhibits by following statutory or court-ordered procedures and timelines, and conducting research to qualify cases for disposal; drafts and sends disposition notices to appropriate parties; updates exhibits management and case management systems; processes requests or applications for return of exhibits; disposes of eligible exhibits by various methods, including special handling of certain exhibits and the return of specific exhibits to law enforcement for appropriate disposal.
• Answers questions on the telephone or at the counter, from the public, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, or court personnel, on the status of exhibits or case files in custody and regulations relating to retention or destruction of exhibits.
• Handles and maintains custody of hazardous exhibits, such as biological material, weapons, and narcotics, in a secure storage location; follows special handling procedures for maintaining custody of valuables, such as cash and jewelry.
• Operates a motor vehicle to transport exhibits along with case files or other property items.

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Exhibits Custodian I.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT (All Levels)

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of full-time (or equivalent) clerical experience that included customer service in person or via the telephone.

SUBSTITUTION FOR EXPERIENCE

Education or training directly related to the knowledge and ability requirements may be substituted for the one year of experience at the rate of twenty-four (24) semester units or thirty-six (36) quarter units for one (1) year of experience.

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