Property & Evidence Custodian

Overview

The Village of Tinley Park is a vibrant, progressive community located in the fast-growing Interstate 80 corridor in southwest suburban Chicago. As the 14th-largest city in Metropolitan Chicago, it boasts a residential population of 56,000 residents and nearly 1,000 businesses. Tinley Park offers a Downtown district, thriving residential neighborhoods, and corporate, commercial, and entertainment centers, aligned with Tinley Park’s Life Amplified brand.

Tinley Park is proud of its excellent community, including a low crime rate and a first-rate police department. Our award-winning Finance and Fire departments are the envy of surrounding communities. Tinley Park is a village on the move, with many new developments in the works to shape the future.

We are seeking to fill the position of Property & Evidence Custodian supporting the operations of the Administrative Division of the Tinley Park Police Department.

The Tinley Park Police Department has more than 150 employees, including 91 full-time, sworn positions. The police department is also responsible for Crime Prevention, the Crime Free Rental Housing Program, National Night Out and the Citizen’s Police Academy. Learn more about the Tinley Park Police Department.

• Oversee security and integrity of evidence rooms; receive, organize, preserve, secure, and prepare evidence for various labs.
• Handle evidence and property according to established procedures; determine appropriate and lawful disposition of property while maintaining accurate records to preserve chain of custody.
• Prepare evidence for court proceedings; testify in court when subpoenaed; respond to information requests from other departments and the public regarding receipt and return of evidence property and case dispositions; ensure proper retention of records.

• Associate’s degree preferred; minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of related experience with records management, evidence handling, customer service, and/or data processing required. Law enforcement experience is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
• Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS) with less than full access certified or must successfully complete within six months of hire.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

• The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, able to multi-task, and familiar with police evidence and lawful procedural requirements. Demonstrated highest level of integrity, responsibility and reliability. Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to navigate various computer systems; highly organized and efficient in handling time-sensitive tasks. Ability to handle highly sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality.

This position generally follows a Monday – Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, subject to change based on operational needs. Availability to support evidence room operations outside normal hours is required. Must be available for various shifts (day, afternoon, midnight, weekends, and holidays) to support the 24/7 operations of the police department.