Sheriff's Property and Evidence Specialist I-26271110

Sheriffs Property and Evidence Specialist I-26271110

Salary

$54,683.20 - $67,225.60 Annually

Location

County of San Diego, CA

Job Type

Regular - Full time

Job Number

26271110

Department

Sheriff

Division

Law Enforcement Support

Opening Date

10/26/2026

Closing Date

11/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Job Summary

The Sheriffs Office is currently accepting applications for

SHERIFFS PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE SPECIALIST I

Selected candidates will be hired at Step 1 of the salary range.

County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.

Future Salary Increase

June 2027 - 4.03% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 1.03% Market Adjustment)

As a Sheriff's Property and Evidence Specialist I, you will receive, identify, preserve, and store property and physical evidence while maintaining precise chain-of-custody records. You will also transport evidence between Sheriff's stations and the Main Evidence facility. This position is ideal for detail-driven individuals committed to accuracy and procedural excellence. Review the complete job description for more information.

Education and/or Experience

1. Six (6) months of experience receiving, storing, releasing and disposing of property and evidence in a law enforcement agency;

OR

2. Six (6) months of stock room/ warehouse experience performing duties such as receiving, storing, and issuing supplies and equipment; maintaining inventory records; and conducting physical inventories.

Condition of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.

Hiring Process and Timeline

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

• Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.

Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

Blind Applicant Screening

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Evaluation

The names of qualified candidates will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.

Veteran's Preference Policy

The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veterans Preference Policy for additional information.

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The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov).

Disaster Service Workers

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.

The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.

Click here to see the Non-Management Benefits Summary (NMG-NCL)

01

Select the option that best describes the amount of experience you have in receiving, storing, releasing and disposing of property and evidence in a law enforcement agency.

• No Experience
• Less than six (6) months of experience
• Six (6) months, but less than one (1) year of experience
• One (1) year, but less than one and a half (1.5) years of experience
• One and a half (1.5) years, but less than two and a half (2.5) years of experience
• Two and a half (2.5) years, but less than three and a half (3.5) years of experience
• Three and a half (3.5) years of experience or more

02

Please briefly describe your experience in receiving, storing, releasing and disposing of property and evidence in a law enforcement agency. If not applicable, please indicate "N/A" in the section below. Note: Your work experience must be described, in detail, on the work history/experience section of your Employment Application.

03

Select the option that best describes the amount of experience you have working in a stock room/warehouse performing duties such as receiving, storing, and issuing supplies and equipment; maintaining inventory records and conducting physical inventories. Note: Your work experience must be described, in detail, on the work history/experience section of your Employment Application.

• No Experience
• Less than six (6) months of experience
• Six (6) months, but less than one (1) year of experience
• One (1) year, but less than one and a half (1.5) years of experience
• One and a half (1.5) years, but less than two and a half (2.5) years of experience
• Two and a half (2.5) years, but less than three and a half (3.5) years of experience.
• More than three and a half (3.5) years of experience

04

Do you have or can you obtain a valid Class C California Drivers License prior to appointment or are you able to provide your own transportation for field travel?

• Yes
• No

05

Please indicate the tasks you have performed and the stockroom or warehouse methods in which you have experience from the choices below. Select all that apply.

• Store, preserve, safeguard, and dispose of property and evidence
• Maintain chain of custody of evidence
• Adhere to warehousing procedures and safety practices
• Receiving, storing and issuing supplies
• Maintaining inventory records
• Conducting physical inventory
• Computer System for Tracking
• Stock Review
• Bar-coding
• Inventory/Stock
• Releasing Practices
• None of the above

06

Describe your experience for each item selected in the question above, indicating the frequency you used each method (IE: daily, weekly, monthly, or never). If not applicable, please indicate "N/A" in the section below.

07

How did you FIRST become aware of this opportunity that caused you to come to the governmentjobs.com/SD County website and apply? Help us use advertising dollars wisely.

• County of San Diego/Government Jobs Website - Job Alert
• Family, Friends, Neighbors
• Job Boards (LinkedIn, Indeed, etc)
• Social Media
• Careers in Government
• CAPE (California Association for Property and Evidence)
• County Employee Resource Groups
• Veteran Outreach Event
• College/University Career Site/Handshake
• Other

08

For the above question, please share the specific job board, referral, or person so we can recognize them.

Required Question

Employer County of San Diego

Address 5500 Overland Ave., Suite 370

San Diego, California, 92123

Phone (619) 236-2191

(866) 880-9374

Website http://www.SanDiegoCounty.gov