Job opening: Evidence Custodian
Salary: $40 082 - 57 709 per year
Published at: Oct 19 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
These positions are located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Miami Division, Orlando FL; Los Angeles Division.
These position(s) primary purpose is to receive, document, store, and dispose of non-drug evidence and/or bulk marijuana for a Field Division.
Duties
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
As a Evidence Custodianyour typical work assignments may include:
Maintains an up-to-date list of alternate evidence custodians who act after hours and in absence of the primary evidence custodian.
Performs day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining log books and files and processing paperwork while monitoring all office evidence inventory levels and movement using manual or computer systems.
Provides regulatory and procedural guidance to personnel on evidence control issues and ensures evidence control and handling is done In accordance with guidance set forth In the Agent's Manual, published Memorandum of Understanding, Notification of Change, Teletypes, or the Inspection Checklist.
Researches and interprets guidelines and uses judgment in applying the appropriate guidelines or process when handling different types of evidence.
Participates in and prepares for required inspections by coordinating with senior official to identify/solicit volunteers to conduct the inspection, retrieving electronic reports, ensuring vault is organized, and providing assistance in locating and reconciling evidence discrepancies.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
- Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
- Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- DEA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
- Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
- Work requires standing for a long period of time; walking through large warehouse space; climbing ladders; reaching, stretching, bending and using physical exertion when lifting and/or relocation evidence and packages weighing 50 pounds or more.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.
To qualify at the GS-07 grade level: You must demonstrate at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 grade level in the Federal service performing the following duties:1) Receiving documents, storing and disposing of non-drug evidence and/or bulk marijuana for a Field Division; 2) Performing seized evidence control duties; 3) Creating and maintaining automated records of evidence; 4) Responsible for vault inventory and producing bar code labels on all items for chain of custody tracking.
To qualify at the GS-08 grade level: You must demonstrate at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 grade level in the Federal service performing the following duties:1) Receiving documents, storing and disposing of non-drug evidence and/or bulk marijuana for a Field Division; 2) Performing seized evidence control duties; 3) Creating and maintaining automated records of evidence; 4) Responsible for vault inventory and producing bar code labels on all items for chain of custody tracking; 5) Interpreting/Utilizing existing guidelines, regulations, and other variety of evidence control situations.
Specialized experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience for this position includes:
Competencies: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas:
Clerical practices and office routinesCompliance InspectionEvidence ControlSpace and Inventory Management
Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement (as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F).
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address Drug Enforcement Administration
Do Not Send Postal Mail
Springfield, VA 21310
US
- Name: Beth Bell
- Phone: 000-000 0000
- Email: [email protected]