Evidence Custodian

Title: Evidence Custodian

Location: Denver, CO

Security Clearance: Public Trust Clearance

Schedule: Due to the nature of law enforcement work and operation, position may require occasional support outside of core working hours, as well as intermittent weekend support, mission dependent

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Job Summary:

The Evidence Custodian provides evidence control services in support of Inspection Service investigations. The Evidence Custodian will be specifically engaged in the collection of High Value Evidence (HVE) and Low Value Evidence (LVE) from Inspectors for safekeeping in accordance with Inspection Service guidelines.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal statutes and the federal rules of criminal and civil procedure;
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws and regulations;
• Ability to interpret and apply Federal and State law along with Inspection Service policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the basic organization and functions of a law enforcement agency and Federal, State
• courtroom settings;
• Proficiency in the operation of property/evidence controls with emphasis on a computerized bar code property management system;
• Familiarity with evidence control procedures and chain of custody requirements;
• Extensive experience in communicating orally and in writing;
• Demonstrated extensive experience showing the ability to work independently;
• Demonstrated significant ability to prepare a final work product;
• Demonstrated experience executing the principles and procedures of record keeping;
• Experience with modern office procedures, methods, computer equipment; and Microsoft Office products;
• Ability to maintain relationships with Inspection Service and Postal Service employees as well as other law enforcement and governmental organizations.

Work Duties and Tasks

• Assist in the design of High Value Evidence (HVE) and Low Value Evidence (LVE) rooms and provide continual assessments of the space and storage needs of the division evidence storage locations.
• Oversee the receipt, identification, categorization, storage and custody of HVE and LVE for safekeeping in accordance with established procedure and any applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Physically take possession of HVE and LVE from Inspectors and maintain the chain of custody for each item in the designated USPIS Evidence Room. Exercise proper security measures over evidence and property to ensure the integrity of the chain of custody, and ensure evidence requiring special processing and/or laboratory analysis is handled in a prompt and proper manner.
• Operate and maintain the computerized Property Evidence Acquisition Program (PEAP) management system, document the date, time, weight, PEAP number(s), and name of Inspector(s) transferring evidence and provide detailed reports when requested.
• Maintain comprehensive records related to evidence and property, such as inventory, location information and specific items. Maintain statistical information to produce a variety of reports and computerized queries.
• Communicate directly with Inspectors and assist in investigative requests such as the coordination of packaging, shipping and/or receipt of evidence transiting between the USPIS Forensic and Digital Laboratories or to regional laboratories while maintaining records of the chain of custody.
• Testify, when necessary, in state and federal court as well as administrative proceedings as it relates to the chain of custody of items of evidence.
• Immediately report any discrepancies in PEAP and/or irregularities in the processing of PEAP to the Evidence Control Officer (ECO).
• Perform administrative duties such as LVE document uploading and retention in accordance with PEAP, Case Management and Inspection Service Manual guidelines.
• Complete requests for investigative support, scanning and financial analytics support services in coordination with the Criminal Investigations Service Center (CISC).
• Assist in the coordination of mandatory HVE and LVE reviews with the Case Inspector and respective Team Leader/Assistant Inspector in Charge.
• Coordinate the destruction and/or disposition of evidence in accordance with all state and federal laws as well as agency policy and procedure.
• Serve as a resource for Inspectors and other law enforcement agencies, and professional staff on matters related to the control and handling of USPIS evidence.
• Conduct training on proper collection, preservation, and disposition of evidence.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

• College graduate from an accredited institution with 20 years of Federal, State, or Local law enforcement experience.
• An individual who has proficiency in the operation of property/evidence controls, with emphasis on a computerized bar code property management system, is highly desired.

Clearance:

Applicants selected may be subject to a government background investigation and may be required to meet the following conditions of employment.

Security Requirements/Background Investigation Requirements:

• Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
• Favorable credit check for all cleared positions
• Successfully passing a background investigation including drug screening.
• Residency requirement - 3 consecutive years in the last 5 years.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Ability to alternate between sitting and standing as needed.
• Ability to walk and move about to attend meetings and access file storage areas.
• Climbing/stooping/kneeling up to 10% of the time.
• Lifting/pulling/pushing up to 10% of the time; occasional lifting of boxes/files up to 25 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of computer and document review.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may revise duties as necessary without updating this job description.

For more information about the company please visit our website at www.kacecompany.com

KACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

KACE complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@kacecompany.com .