2018(A) - Police Evidence Custodian I (SR-14)



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2018(A) - Police Evidence Custodian I (SR-14)
Employer

County Of Maui

Salary

$2,956.00 Monthly

Location

Maui County (various), HI

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

2018(A) - PEC I

Department

Department of Police

Opening Date

01/21/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Receives, stores and issues police evidence and found property; and performs other related duties as required.
 
Distinguishing Characteristics:
 
This class is distinguished by its highly sensitive work in the receipt, storage and issue of police evidence and found items according to proper legal procedures.
 
This class differs from the Police Evidence Custodian II in that the Police Evidence Custodian I receives, logs, stores and disposes of evidence and other property; whereas the Police Evidence Custodian II supervises and participates in activities associated with the central evidence/recovered property storage function.

Examples of Duties

The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

  • Receives a variety of evidence and found property.
  • Checks contents and description of evidence with listing contained in the evidence report.
  • Notifies last responsible officer in the chain of evidence in case of error in identification and/or quantity.
  • Signs for evidence.
  • Tags and accounts for all evidence.
  • Maintains an evidence and found property log.
  • Segregates evidence requiring special handling such as money, corrosive and perishable articles.
  • Classifies and stores evidence for immediate availability.
  • Releases evidence to investigating officer for presentation in court.
  • Notifies owners of evidence upon disposition of the case.
  • Notifies finders of lost property if unclaimed after the required period of time.
  • Transfers money to the Finance Department upon forfeiture of conviction.
  • Stores valuable unclaimed articles for auction.
  • Disposes of worthless articles.
  • Answers inquiries on evidence reporting procedures.
  • Handles communication involving evidence inquiries.
  • Keeps records and prepares periodic reports on operations.
  • Operates a motor vehicle between various subsidiary storage locations within the County.
  • May testify in court to verify the chain of evidence and the condition of the evidence upon receipt.
  • May instruct and supervise police cadets assigned to assist in the evidence room.
  • May be assigned light typing.
  • May assist in the process of abandoned vehicles.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and two (2) years of storekeeping 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, and some typing experience.

Qualification for Firearms:  Must be qualified to carry and/or possess firearms or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws, e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction. 

License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Type 3).
 
Knowledge of: office practices and procedures; property identification and characteristics; storage principles and practices; laws, rules and regulations on evidence and found property handling and disposition.
 
Ability to: plan, set up and maintain storage space allotments; work harmoniously with others; operate a typewriter; follow oral and written instructions.
 
Health and Physical Condition:
 
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
 
Physical Effort Grouping: Light

 

The County of Maui offers a generous benefit package, including the following:

Vacation
Eligible employees earn up to 21 days of vacation per year, with a maximum year-to-year carry over of 90 days. Eligibility to accrue vacation begins with the first work day.

Sick Leave
Eligible employees accumulate up to 21 days of sick leave per year. Eligibility to accrue sick leave begins with the first work day, and there is no limitation on the amount of sick leave that may be accumulated.

Retirement Plan
Eligible employees are required to join the State of Hawaii Employees Retirement System. This is a defined-benefit retirement plan. For additional information, please visit the ERS website at http://ers.ehawaii.gov/

Health Benefit Plans
The County of Maui offers the following health benefit plans for eligible employees:

  • Medical Plan (HMO or PPO)
  • Vision Plan
  • Dental Plan
  • Prescription Drug Plan
These benefits are administered by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund, and contributions are payroll deducted.

Group Life Insurance
Group life insurance is provided at no cost to eligible employees.

Holidays
The County observes 13 holidays per year (14 in an election year).

Deferred Compensation Plan
Eligible employees may participate in the Island Savings Plan (a deferred compensation plan as provided under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.) This is a supplemental retirement savings plan that allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions into a variety of investment options.

Flex Spending Plan
Eligible employees can also participate in the County's Flexible Spending plan, a way to set aside a portion of pay, before taxes, to pay for qualifying dependent care or medical expenses.

Employee Assistance Program
The County also offers a voluntary assistance program which provides its employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work related problems.

Training
The County provides its employees with a variety of up-to-date training opportunities (i.e., computer application, professional seminars, heavy equipment operation, administrative & clerical skills, personal safety, etc.) to help them increase their knowledge, gain new skills, and to be more satisfied and effective in their jobs.

Leave Sharing
The County's leave sharing program allows employees to donate accumulated vacation leave credits to a qualified fellow employee who has a serious personal illness or injury.

Note: Specific benefits and their associated premiums are subject to collective bargaining, and are subject to changeBenefits may vary for temporary, hourly, and half-time employees.

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This position requires applicants to possess a combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and two (2) years of storekeeping 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, and some typing experience. Did you graduate from high school? Note: Please ensure that your high school information is included in your application (see "resume" is not acceptable).
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have two (2) full-time years of storekeeping experience that included the handling of evidence and/or property or two (2) full-time years of law enforcement experience that included the handling of evidence and/or property, and some typing experience? Note: Please ensure that your work experience is included in your application (see "resume" is not acceptable).
  • Yes
  • No
03
Are you 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)?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
County Of Maui
Address
200 South High Street

Wailuku, Hawaii, 96793
Phone
(808) 270-7850

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