Employment Opportunity
Civil Deputy / Evidence Custodian
Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office, Newport, Washington
Salary: $5,074.18 - $5,544.69 Monthly
Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled
The Civil Deputy/Evidence Custodian is a non-sworn, classified position subject to the direct supervision of the Administrative Assistant. The Civil Deputy/Evidence Custodian position is a Civil Deputy and an Evidence Custodian position merged into one position. The Civil Deputy / Evidence Custodian has the primary responsibility of the safety, security and reliability of the evidence and property held, and/or collected by members of the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office.
Duties
At a minimum, the Civil Deputy / Evidence Custodian is responsible for the following in accordance with the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), other statutory requirements and the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office Policy and Procedures:- Shall receive and take into custody property and evidence presented by members of this office who are authorized to place property and evidence into the agencies property and evidence system;
- Shall process and document all property and evidence received in a manner that will ensure its safety, security and integrity from the time it is received until final disposition;
- The Evidence Custodian shall routinely type reports concerning work activities and other required documents using a computer; will routinely access and employ the Sheriff’s Office computerized data bases for information needed to perform the duties of this position.
- Performs other duties as may be required.
Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics
Requirements
GENERAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED of all applicants prior to entering the classified service are:- Must be a U.S. citizen at the time of appointment.
- Must speak the English language clearly, fluently, and at a normal conversational rate.
- Must read, write legibly, and spell correctly in the English language.
- Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment. and possess a High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must pass a polygraph examination to determine if the applicant is prone to violating the laws of Washington State or the United States.
- Must submit to a psychological evaluation as well as cooperate in a background investigation to determine the applicant’s suitability for employment in the position being sought.
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Posted: Nov 8, 2025
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