Administrative Assistant- Public Safety Evidence and Records Custodian

Administrative Assistant- Public Safety Evidence And Records Custodian

Salary : $25.07 - $29.94 / hour

Department : Airway Heights Police Department

Position Summary

The Public Safety Evidence And Records Custodian plays a critical role in supporting the operations of the Airway Heights Police Department through the secure and accurate management of evidence, property, and public records. This position ensures compliance with legal standards, departmental policies, and best practices while maintaining confidentiality and integrity. The role supports both investigative and administrative functions and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal staff and external agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain on-call status for crime scene and crisis response.
• Assist with search warrants and processing of vehicles, residences, and crime scenes.
• Develop and implement evidence collection protocols and best practices.
• Train personnel on evidence handling and chain-of-custody procedures.
• Administer the state Sexual Assault Kit repository and ATF eTrace system.
• Photograph, log, and submit firearms per agency and federal guidelines.
• Coordinate civil seizures and forfeitures, including notifications and scheduling.
• Manage intake, release, transport, and secure storage of evidence (firearms, narcotics, currency, vehicles, hazardous materials).
• Maintain facility security and assign storage locations to preserve chain-of-custody.
• Respond to inquiries regarding property disposition.
• Research case adjudication status prior to evidence disposal.
• Prepare logs for auction / resale and oversee lawful destruction of property.
• Conduct background checks for firearm release.
• Perform quarterly audits and full inventory reviews every three years.
• Maintain biological and chemical hazard protocols.
• Assemble shelving and organize storage areas.
• Develop and maintain facility documentation and forms.

Records Management & Public Disclosure

Tac & IBR Compliance

Animal Control

The City of Airway Heights currently contracts with SCRAPS for animal control services. Due to budget constraints, the Police Department may develop its own animal control team. Patrol Officers respond to routine animal complaints and contact AHPD Team for removal if needed. Investigations involving potential criminal animal-related complaints are handled by the Community Standards Corporals and / or the Public Safety Evidence And Records Custodian and or other designee assigned by the Chief Of Police. Accomplish additional duties as assigned by the Chief of Police or by his / or her designee.

Grant Reporting & Financial Oversight

Qualifications

Benefits

Memberships

The Airway Heights Police Department offers a free annual family membership to the Airway Heights Recreation Center.