Evidence Custodian Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $20.31 - $23.50 Hourly
Location : Police Headquarters, 111 Henley Place, Suffolk, VA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 04661
Department: POLICE
Opening Date: 09/04/2026
Closing Date: 9/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Under limited supervision, maintains the daily operations within the Department Evidence Room. Work consists of receiving, storing, releasing and disposing of all property/evidence items collected by Department members in accordance with Departmental Policy and Virginia State Codes. All evidence records are maintained and kept electronically.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be essential in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Essential Job Functions

• Performs administrative tasks related to the receiving, storing, and releasing of evidence; prepares reports and correspondence; tracks leave time; answers calls and provides information as needed;
• Ensures the security of evidence as well as proper documentation relating to the chain of custody.
• Transports evidence to and from the State Lab.
• Disposes of evidence as needed and in accordance with state, federal, and local law.
• Provides credible testimony in a court of law.
• Provides customer service and answers questions as needed; may speak and teach at public functions.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications
Associate's degree in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Science, or related field with a minimum of one to two years of forensic or law enforcement experience, inventory management; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Possession of a valid driver's license.
Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the City and or departmental law enforcement practices as they pertain to the performance of the duties of the Evidence Custodian position.
• Knowledge of the requirements of an evidence custodian and is able to perform all physical and verbal tasks as required.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures affecting the activities of the position and can perform all tasks within established procedure.
• Ability and knowledge required to process and secure evidence.
• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and methods utilized within the department.
• Knowledge of how to keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, administrative changes, or related operations updates as they pertain to departmental operations and activities.
• Ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
• Ability to read a variety of reports, informational and technical documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures.
• Ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice.
• Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria
• Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
• Ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with job-related equipment.
• Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with co-workers, supervisors and members of the general public, and all other groups involved in the activities of the department.
• Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear, and effective manner.
• Ability to use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision as situations warrant.
• Knowledge and proficiency with computers and software programs typically utilized in the position.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical reports and related materials.
• Ability to perform physical activities to include lift 50 lbs, climb a ladder, reach overhead to get items off shelves.

Part-time Employees - Sick Leave (See below)
Full Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits;
Retirement
Vested after 5 years in the defined benefit plan. Vested in phases based on years in the Defined Contribution part of the Plan. Please contact the Virginia Retirement System or the Human Resources Department for more details.
Annual Leave Accruals
Sworn Police - 40 Hours/ Fire - 96 Hours (1-59 months), 120 Hours (60-119 months), 144 Hours (120- 179 months), 168 Hours (180-239 months), 192 Hours (240+ months) of employment.
Sworn Fire Suppression: 144 Hours (1-59 months), 180 Hours (60-119 months), 216 Hours (120-179 months), 276 Hours (180-239 months), 288 Hours (240+ months) of employment.
Sick Leave
Full Time employees earn 12 days per year, (accumulating 8 hours per month). Part Time employees earn 4 hours per month Sick leave accrues at the end of the month and may be accrued with no ceiling
Personal Leave
All regular full time employees are granted 24 hours of personal leave each calendar year. Personal leave must be preapproved and is not cumulative.
Health Insurance
Coverage available for you and your eligible dependents using pre-tax payroll deductions if elected.
Supplemental Insurances
Employees may purchase the following supplemental insurance policies: short term and long term disability, cancer, accident, supplemental hospitalization, and group universal life insurance. Only employees hired prior to 1/1/14 may purchase short-term disability and long term disability plans.
Employer Sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability
Provides disability coverage for employees work and non-work related disabilities. Work related disabilities are covered starting on day one (1). Non work related disabilities are covered starting on day eight (8), after you have been employed for one year.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may participate in the Health Reimbursement, Dependent Care Reimbursement and Premium Reimbursement Accounts. All deductions are made on a pre-tax basis and will reduce your taxable income.
Life Insurance
The city pays the entire premium for life insurance coverage in the amount of 2 times annual salary for natural death and 4 times annual salary for accidental death.
Optional Life Insurance
Employees have the option of electing additional life insurance coverage in the amount of 1, 2, 3 or 4 times their annual salary. Employees may only purchase optional life insurance on spouses and children if they are enrolled in optional life insurance for themselves.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
12 weeks of job protected leave for leaves approved in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act. Employees receive continuation of health insurance, job protection and consideration for a comparable job when available, or an equivalent job, upon return to work.
Funeral Leave
24 hours of paid leave of absence in case of death in immediate family.
HolidaysThe City of Suffolk follows the Virginia State holiday calendar as set by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Jury Duty
Time off with pay with difference between jury pay and regular pay or use annual leave and keep check.
457 Deferred Compensation, ROTH IRA, Traditional IRA
Offered through ICMA Retirement Corporation as a way to shelter a portion of your salary from income taxes and save for retirement.
Employee Assistance Program
Offers employees and immediate family members (3) free, confidential counseling sessions related to a broad range of issues such as marital or family conflict, job or personal stress, alcohol or drug abuse, financial or legal worries, etc.
Worker's Compensation
Should an employee have an on the job injury, he/she could be eligible for Workmen's Compensation Benefits, except in cases of willful neglect.
Pay Days
Employees will be paid on the 15th and last working day of each month.
Credit Union
A Suffolk Credit Union is available to employees.
Legal Services
Employees may prepay for access to legal assistance.
Notary Public Services
Services available in the Human Resources Department.
01
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02
Which of the following reflects your highest level of education in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Science, or a closely related field?

• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• No Degree

03
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04
Have you ever been convicted of any of the following:• felony• any misdemeanor of offense involving acts of dishonesty, deceit, immorality or moral turpitude; including larceny, concealment, bad checks, embezzlement, domestic violence, or perjury.• any convictions under the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Office of Emergency Medical Services' disqualifiers. (Virginia Administration Code 12VAC 5-31-910).• Conviction of driving under the influence, or refusal to take a blood/breath test within the past five (5) years of the application date.• Conviction of driving on a suspended or revoked license within five (5) years of submitting an application.• Extensive traffic violation convictions (e.g. three (3) convictions within one year) within three (3) years prior to the application date.• Must have no substantiated current use of a narcotic, or any illegal drug as defined by Federal and/or State law, or illegal use of a controlled substance. Must not have used, or committed any illegal act involving the use of marijuana or hashish within the last year. Must not have used, or committed any illegal act involving cocaine, crack, or speed within the last three (3) years. Must not have used, or committed any illegal act involving narcotic drugs such as heroin, LSD, PCP, etc. And, must not have been convicted or found guilty of any illegal act involving the possession, use, or distribution of any illegal drugs within the last five (5) years.

• Yes
• No

Required Question