Evidence And Property Custodian Iii, Sheriff

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Collects and issues receipts for evidence and property; validates incoming property control records according to protocol for accuracy and completeness.

Performs pre-inspection audits of station records for compliance with Departmental policy and evidence and property legal requirements; participates in periodic unit inventories and audits of evidence and other property items.

Provides technical direction to other Evidence and Property staff and/or clerical support staff volunteers or inmate trustees assigned to the evidence and other property operations; may oversee and direct the work of lower-level station Evidence and Property Custodians related to property control records evidence and property packaging organizing and transferring to an appropriate Sheriffs facility.

Responds to crime scenes on a 24 hour/7day basis to pick up evidence from raids warrant searches and other Department-related field activities.

Lists catalogues shelves stores and records the location of evidence and other property held by the Sheriffs Department; keeps inventory on vehicles impounded by the Department with the exception of narcotics-related forfeitures; arranges for the release sale or destruction of vehicles; reconcilesDepartmental records related to storage fees and auction proceeds.

Makes routine pick-ups and deliveries of laboratory evidence at various Sheriffs stations and inter-agency offices and transports to an appropriate Sheriffs facility.

Retrieves property from storage and releases to authorized persons.

Researches and monitors publications for the introduction of new narcotics and their safe and proper handling.

Prepares evidence for viewing identifying fingerprinting or photographing.

Tags and records items for auction; prepares lists of property items for auction including descriptions and serial numbers and separates and processes disposable property.

Locates removes from storage disposes of and/or arranges for the disposal of gambling devices alcoholic beverages dangerous or hazardous chemicals/materials electronic waste and other property as prescribed by law.

Processes all weapons for disposal including those from outside agencies for return to owner Departmental use or destruction; obtains computer checks of weaponry disposition.

Processes narcotics for disposal including those from outside agencies.

Identifies catalogues and prepares high value items such as jewelry antiques or collectors items for auction.

Completes data entry tasks by utilizing a computer tracking system indicating receipt inventory disposition and/or release information relative to evidence and other property at the station level.

Verifies evidence storage freezers maintain required temperature; reports any variations to a supervisor.

Answers telephones and provides information pertaining to the booking and processing of evidence and other property availability for release dispositions locations police auctions and other questions relating to these items.

Compiles and submits a variety of statistical reports and summaries relative to the maintenance of the evidence and other property.

Testifies in court as required.

Act as a supervisor when a supervisor or lead is not present as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

Option I: Two years of experience involving storekeeping; stock property or warehouse inventory and inventory maintenance.

Option II: One year of experience as an Evidence and Property Custodian II Sheriff*.

A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. A valid California Class B Driver License may be required for appointment to some positions in this class.Candidatesoffered these positions would be required to show proof of a valid California Class C Driver License prior to appointment.

Out-of-state applicants must have a valid license from the state in which they reside at the time of filing. Out-of-state applicantsmust acquirea California Class C Driver License prior to appointment.

LICENSE INFORMATION
Successful applicants for this positionmust acquirea copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of your driving record must be presented at the time of your appointment. License must not be suspended restricted or revoked.AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS THREE (3) OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.

PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending stooping squatting twisting reaching working on irregular surfaces occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
As part of this application process applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be used as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait three (3) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.

EXAMINATION CONTENT

This examination will consist of a structured interview worth 100% assessing:

• Evidence Handling
• Chain of Custody
• Confidentiality/Trustworthiness
• Attention to Detail
• Working with Others
• Working Independently/Initiative
• Computer Usage
• Functioning as a Lead/Directing Others
• Verbal Communication

APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER WILL BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training

Law Enforcement Evidence and Property Management Guide

ACCOMMODATION

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the examination process you will be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Please note you will be contacted at a later time by a Sheriffs Department representative that will guide you through the process.You will be provided with an initial deadline to submit documentation. Failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for initial placement on the eligible list.

If you are a veteran you may be eligible for veterans credit which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review so please include that with your application or email it to within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION
The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their group for a period of six (6) months from the date of promulgation.

The list of successful applicants developed from this exam will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriffs DepartmentTechnology and Support Division Scientific Services Bureau.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH.Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED
The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department (Department) has azero tolerancepolicy for its employees for the following:

Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:Any Shift

APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT INCLUDING EVENINGS NIGHTS WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail fax or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the Apply green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 P.M. PT on Tuesday October 21 2025.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address job title beginning and ending dates number of hours worked per week and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

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NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD NO EXCEPTIONS.

TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER OR INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID EMAIL AND PASSWORD:All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.

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The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

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Veterans Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy in all open competitive examinations (i.e. examinations open to everyone) the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veterans credit please visit: September 2025