Evidence and Records Custodian

503528 Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States Staff Staff Part-time Closing at: May 21 2026 - 23:55 MDT View favoritesDepartment Contact: Sgt. John LovelaceInternal or External Search: External - Open to all applicantsAdvertising Summary: Join the New Mexico State University Police Department as an Evidence and Records Custodian. Support public safety through secure evidence management, records organization, and professional service in a trusted campus law enforcement environment.Position DetailsPosition Title: Evidence and Records CustodianCollege/Division: President's OfficeDepartment: 500300-POLICE DEPARTMENT NMSULocation: Las CrucesOffsite Location (if applicable): N/ATarget Hourly/Salary Rate: $16.83Appointment Full-time Equivalency: .5FLSA Status: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).Contingent Upon Funding: Not ApplicableStandard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)If Not a Standard Work Schedule: VariousJob Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for criminal evidence and personal property chain of custody, to include intake, classification, storage, release, and destruction. Responsible for police record intake, processing, storage, retrieval, inspections, and release. Responsible for processing of requests from courts, prosecutors, and defense counsel. Responsible for issuance, receipt, processing, and audit of police citations. Handles requests from the public for copies of police records and related services. Other related duties as assigned. Categorizes and maintains crime statistics information for the university system. Helps ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.QualificationsRequired Education and Experience: High School diploma + 1 years of relevant experience, or higher degree.Equivalent QualificationsPreferred Qualifications: Experience with Records Management and/or IPRA Processing.Special Certification/LicensureWorking Conditions and Physical EffortEnvironment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.Recruitment SummaryWe are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.NMSU Global CampusSince 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.NMSU Main CampusLocated in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.Doña Ana Community CollegeFounded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance. Alamogordo CampusEstablished in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.Grants CampusNMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.Special Instructions to ApplicantsThe electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.EEO StatementNew Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.