Evidence Custodian

About the role

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Imperial CA, San Diego Field Division. This position's primary purpose is to receive, document, store, and dispose of non-drug evidence, drug evidence, bulk drug evidence, and/or stockpiles for a Field Office.

Responsibilities

• Managing principles, techniques of analysis and evaluation, along with knowledge of standardized evidence practices and procedures to conduct studies of evidence handling and processes, to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions to problems in evidence management practices, processes, procedures.
• Analyzing evidence data systems to input evidence data; and skill to perform related searches and retrieve reports.
• Cataloging evidence activities and other administrative matters affecting operational efficiency.
• Assisting with technical guidance regarding the evidence process to include evidence handling, required paperwork, proper storage, disposal and disposition procedures, timelines, room specifications, and security requirements.
• Responding to internal and external audits, inspections, and reviews by providing documentation, explanations, and corrective action support related to evidence accountability.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check (http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify).
• To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
• Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license while employed in the position and will be required to operate the motor vehicle in accordance with applicable OPM regulations and related requirements of DOJ/DEA.
• Evidence Custodians must complete the formal Office of Training (TR) Evidence Custodian Class.

Qualifications

• Have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-07 grade level.
• Providing guidance and assistance to agents and staff on evidence submission procedures, packaging standards, and documentation requirements.
• Cataloging evidence activities and other administrative matters affecting operational efficiency.
• Assisting with technical guidance regarding the evidence process to include evidence handling, required paperwork, proper storage, disposal and disposition procedures, timelines, room specifications, and security requirements.
• Responding to internal and external audits, inspections, and reviews by providing documentation, explanations, and corrective action support related to evidence accountability.

Benefits

Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook.

Pay

Details on pay scales and rates are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.