Tinley Park, IL – Property & Evidence Custodian

Overview

The Village of Tinley Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Property & Evidence Custodian to oversee security and integrity of evidence rooms, receiving, organizing, preserving, securing, and preparing evidence for various labs. This position will handle evidence and property according to established procedures and determine appropriate and lawful disposition of property while keeping accurate records to maintain integrity and chain of custody of all property and evidence.

Additional responsibilities include preparing evidence for court proceedings, testifying in court when subpoenaed, responding to information requests from other departments and the public regarding receipt and return of evidence, property, and case dispositions, and ensuring proper retention of records.

• Oversee security and integrity of evidence rooms and ensure proper handling of evidence and property.
• Receive, organize, preserve, secure, and prepare evidence for laboratory analysis.
• Determine appropriate and lawful disposition of property and maintain accurate records to preserve chain of custody.
• Prepare evidence for court proceedings and testify in court when subpoenaed.
• Respond to information requests from other departments and the public regarding receipt, return of evidence/property and case dispositions.
• Ensure proper retention of records in accordance with procedures.

• An associate’s degree is preferred; minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of related experience with records management, evidence handling, customer service, and/or data processing is required.
• Law enforcement experience is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
• LEADS with less than full access certification or successful completion within six months of hire.
• A valid Driver’s License is required.

• Typically Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, subject to change based on operational needs.
• Must have availability to support evidence room operations outside normal work shifts.
• Compensation: $24.94 – $35.54 per hour.
• Benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision benefits; employer-paid life insurance and other ancillary benefits; retirement through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF); option to participate in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan; paid holiday, vacation, personal, and sick days.

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