Property & Evidence Custodian

Salary: $24.95 - $36.18 Hourly
Location : Police Department - 7850 W 183rd St, Tinley Park, IL
Job Type: Full-Time (40 Hours)
Job Number: 2026-00324
Department: Police Department
Division: Administration Division
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: 6/19/2026 5:00 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Application Process Requirements:: Must include 3 references that can speak to the applicant's character and integrity.
Residency Requirement:: All full-time employees in this position are required to reside within 30 miles from any border of Tinley Park within 12 months of employment date. Residency in Indiana is not permitted.


Opportunity at a Glance


The Village of Tinley Park is a vibrant, progressive community located in the fast- growing Interstate 80 corridor in southwest suburban Chicago. As the 14th-largest city in Metropolitan Chicago boasting a residential population of 56,000 residents and nearly 1,000 businesses, this exceptional community possesses everything from a fun and lively Downtown district to flourishing residential neighborhoods to thriving corporate, commercial and entertainment centers, all tied together under Tinley Park's Life Amplified brand. Tinley Park is proud of its excellent community, which enjoys a low crime rate with a first-rate police department that makes residents feel safe, and our award-winning Finance and Fire departments are the envy of surrounding communities. Tinley Park is a village on the move, with many new developments in the works that are sure to shape our future for years to come.


We are seeking to fill the position of Property & Evidence Custodian supporting the operations of the Administrative Division of the Tinley Park Police Department. The Tinley Park Police Department has more than 150 employees, including 99 full-time, sworn positions. The police department also is responsible for Crime Prevention, the Crime Free Rental Housing Program, National Night Out and the Citizen's Police Academy. Learn more about the .

Key Responsibilities


The Property & Evidence Custodian will be primarily responsible for overseeing security and integrity of evidence rooms receiving organizing, preserving, securing, and preparing evidence for various labs. This position will handle evidence & property according to established procedures and shall determine appropriate and lawful disposition of property while keeping accurate records to maintain integrity and chain of custody of all property and evidence.


Additional responsibilities include preparing evidence for court proceedings, testifying in court when subpoenaed, responding to information request from other departments and the public regarding receipt and return of evidence property and case dispositions, and ensuring proper retention of records.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills


An associate's degree is preferred along with a minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of related experience with records management, evidence handling, customer service, and/or data processing is required. Law enforcement experience is highly preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required. Law Enforcement Agencies Data Systems (LEADS) with less than full access certified or must successfully complete within six months of hire. A valid Driver's License is required.


The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, able to multi-task, and be familiar with police evidence and lawful procedural requirements. They must have demonstrated highest level of integrity, responsibility and reliability. Must be proficient in MicroSoft Office and able to navigate various computer systems all while being extremely organized and efficient in the handling of time sensitive tasks. They must be able to deal with highly sensitive information while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.

Additional Information


This position shall generally be scheduled Monday - Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30PM subject to change based on operational needs. Must also have availability to support evidence room operations as needed outside normally scheduled work shifts. Must be available for various shifts day, afternoon, midnight, weekends, and holidays to support the 24/7 operations of the police department.
The Village of Tinley Park offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, employer-paid life insurance and other ancillary benefit options. Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) are provided along with the option to participate in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan. In addition, paid holiday, vacation, personal, and sick days are provided.
01


Do you have an associate's degree with a minimum of one (1) year of related experience with records management, evidence handling, customer service, and/or data processing is required.

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

03


Indicate the type of Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS) certification you have had in your prior experience.

• I have never been LEADS certified.
• LEADS Full Access
• LEADS Less Than Full Access

04


Do you have experience handling evidence and property in a law enforcement environment?

• Yes, I have handled evidence and property in a law enforcement environment.
• I handled evidence and property in a non-law enforcement environment.
• No, I do not have experience handling evidence and property.

05


Tell us about the type of property and evidence experience you have. Select all the below that apply.

• Preparing evidence for court proceedings.
• Testifying in court when subpoenaed.
• Responding to information request from other departments and the public regarding receipt and return of evidence property and case dispositions.
• Ensuring property retention records.
• I have not performed these duties in my prior experience.

06


Why do you want to work for the Tinley Park Police Department?
Required Question