Property and Evidence Custodian - Federal Way ...

Salary : $46,080.00 - $61,644.00 Annually Location : King County - Federal Way, WA Job Type: Full Time - Permanent Job Number: 2019_PEC_FEDWYTLD_021326 Department: Washington State Patrol Division: Toxicology Laboratory Division Opening Date: 02/20/2026 Closing Date: 3/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step Description About the Division: The Toxicology Laboratory is a Division within the Forensic Laboratory Services Bureau of the WSP, providing statewide forensic toxicology services (alcohol and drug testing in biological specimens) for law enforcement, prosecuting attorneys, medical examiners and coroners as outlined in RCW 43.43.670 and WAC 448-14. About the Position: The Property and Evidence Custodian supports that mission by providing expert evidence management and is responsible for the receipt, accessioning, storage and disposition of evidence submitted to the Toxicology Laboratory Division for forensic toxicology testing. The Property and Evidence Custodian interacts with laboratory management (supervisors, managers, assistant division commander, division commander), all technical and/or administrative personnel, customers, including law enforcement agencies, attorneys, medical examiners and coroners. This position supports the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for disaster or emergency recovery. In the event of COOP activation, this position will relocate evidence when necessary. About the Agency & Division: The Washington State Patrol is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, communicate openly, and act with courage. The WSP is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices through innovative recruitment and retention strategies. DutiesProcess evidence by receiving and releasing evidence to representatives from user agencies. Enter evidence into the laboratory database system. Receive and release items between the laboratory evidence vault and staff. Conducts periodic inventories and audits of evidence. Testify in courts chain of custody as required. Interact with the public and user agencies. Maintain case and laboratory office files. Provide administrative support. Work Setting: The working environment is a Toxicology Laboratory where hazardous and biohazardous chemicals and evidence must be safely handled following safety guidelines.Schedule:Eight-hour workdays Monday through Friday are typical. Hours may be flexible upon approval of management. Travel Requirements:Travel throughout the state may be required for training and meetings or evidence transport to/from the Federal Way Toxicology Laboratory. Transportation is by pool car or other approved means such as air travel if necessary. Customer Interactions: Interact with medical examiners, coroners, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and representatives of the various courier services. Must maintain confidentiality and professionalism. QualificationsRequired Qualifications: Must possess a valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver's License or able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. High school diploma or GED. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Conditions of Employment: Successful completion of a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation. Provide an oral DNA sample to be used in the CODIS Elimination Profile Index. Why work for the Washington State Patrol? A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions. Infants at Work Program based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns. Continuous growth and development opportunities. Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01 Qualification for the Supplemental Information NOTE: This is not a telework position. Candidates must be able and willing to work in the laboratory environment. Recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation, the veterans preference will not be awarded. Please to determine your eligibility. Questions? Please contact Monica Simpson at Check us out on: WSP's Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. Read about our benefits: The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time. Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits. Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees. Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system. Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year. Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information. Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave. Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. Vacation (Annual Leave) Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave. Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165. Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave. Military Leave Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave. Additional Leave Leave Sharing Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave Without Pay Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits. Updated 01-07-2026 01 No additional point value is given for questions 1-3. Have you ever worked for the Washington State Patrol (WSP)? Yes No 02 If you answered "yes" to question #1, what month/year were you last employed with WSP? 03 If you answered "yes" to question #1, what district/division were you assigned to prior to separation from WSP? 04 +WSP-PBE01 - The Washington State Patrol has strict hiring standards for all employees within our agency. Carefully review questions 5 - 23 and respond honestly. If you are selected to move forward in the hiring process, you will be required to respond to these questions during a polygraph test. UNTRUTHFUL RESPONSES WILL RESULT IN YOUR PERMANENT DISQUALIFICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH OUR AGENCY. "POSSESSION" is defined as having actual physical control of any illegal (non-prescribed) drug for personal use with the intent to commit a crime. "USE" is defined as trying, testing, or experimenting - which includes but is not limited to - tasting, smoking, injecting, absorbing, sniffing, or inhaling. Do you understand the importance of answering these questions honestly AND that untruthful responses will permanently disqualify you from employment with our agency? Yes No 05 +WSP-PBE02 - For the questions related to past drug use, definitions of illegal Schedule 1-5 drugs are listed here for your reference: Schedule I (RCW 69.50.204) - Examples could include: Codeine, Heroin, Morphine, Ecstasy, LSD, Peyote, GHB, Methaqualone, Cannabis, etc.Schedule II (RCW 69.50.206) - Examples could include: Opium, Cocaine, Codeine, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Methadone, Methamphetamine, Amphetamine, Depressants, Hallucinogenic substances, etc. Schedule III (RCW 69.50.208) - Examples could include: Stimulants, Depressants, Hallucinogens, Ketamine, Anabolic steroids, Hallucinogenic substances, etc. Schedule IV (RCW 69.50.210) - Examples could include: Barbital, Diazepam, Fludiazepam, Halazepam, Lorazepam, Phenobarbital, etc. Schedule V (RCW 69.50.212). Have you possessed or used any non-prescribed Schedule 1-5 drugs (except for Cannabis) over five (5) times combined within the last 10 years? This also applies to synthetic versions of these drugs. Yes No 06 +WSP-PBE03 - Have you possessed or used any non-prescribed Schedule 1-5 drugs (except for Cannabis) in the last three (3) years? This also applies to synthetic versions of these drugs. Yes No 07 +WSP-PBE05 - Have you been convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the last 10 years? Yes No 08 +WSP-PBE06 - Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor involving DUI more than once? Yes No 09 +WSP-PBE07 - Have you ever injected any non-prescribed illegal drugs? Yes No 10 +WSP-PBE08 - Have you ever knowingly trafficked, sold, offered to sell, or transported for sale any illegal drugs after age 13? Yes No 11 +WSP-PBE09 - Have you ever possessed or used any non-prescribed Schedule 1-5 drugs (except Cannabis) after submitting any law enforcement application? Yes No 12 +WSP-PBE10 - Have you ever possessed or used Heroin or its derivatives? Yes No 13 +WSP-PBE11 - Have you ever used or illegally possessed any non-prescribed Schedule 1-5 drugs while employed by a law enforcement agency (this includes military law enforcement)? Yes No 14 +WSP-PBE12 - For the following questions, the term "conviction" refers to any disposition adverse to you. A decision not to prosecute, a dismissal, or acquittal will not be considered a conviction for the purpose of these questions; however, a dismissal received after a period of probation, suspension, or deferral of prosecution or sentence will be considered a conviction for the purposes of these questions. Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No 15 +WSP-PBE13 - Have you intentionally inhaled (huffed) any aerosol or substance (nitrous oxide, whippets, paint, glue, DXM, etc.) in the last three (3) years? Yes No 16 +WSP-PBE14 - Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor involving the use or possession of firearms in the commission of a crime, crimes of violence (i.e., domestic violence, assault, sex crimes, etc.), or controlled substances? Yes No 17 +WSP-PBE15 - Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor in the last three (3) years? Yes No 18 +WSP-PBE16 - Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor (other than those listed in PBE14) OVER the age of 21? Yes No 19 +WSP-PBE17 - Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor UNDER the age of 21? Yes No 20 +WSP-PBE18 - Have you been convicted of more than two (2) major moving violations (Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving 2nd Degree, etc.) in the last five years? Yes No 21 +WSP-PBE19 - Have you ever been convicted of a crime or had a charge reduced or dismissed for any reason? Yes No 22 +WSP-PBE20 - If you answered Yes to one or more questions listed in #5 through #22, you MUST provide detailed information (including dates) for each situation. NOT PROVIDING AN EXPLANATION FOR EACH YES ANSWER WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. If you marked No to each of these questions please type -Does not apply-. 23 +WSP - Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Yes No 24 +WSP - Will you now or in the future require 'sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit?For purposes of this question "sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit" means "an H-IB visa petition, an 0-1 visa petition, an E-3 visa petition, TN status and 'job flexibility benefits' (also known as 1-140 portability or Adjustment of Status portability) for long-delayed adjustment of status applications that have been pending for 180 days or longer." (please contact us at the email address on the bottom of this job posting if you are uncertain whether you may need immigration sponsorship or desire clarification.) Yes No 25 Do you have a valid Washington State driver's license or are you able to obtain one within 30 days of employment? Yes No 26 Do you have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as part of the requirement for this position? Yes No 27 Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? Yes No 28 A requirement of the position is to provide an oral DNA sample to be used in the CODIS Elimination Profile Index. Are you willing to provide this sample? Yes No 29 Are you willing and able to travel multiple days/week for evidence transport to/from the Federal Way Toxicology Laboratory? Yes No 30 Are you willing to interact with medical examiners, coroners, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and representatives of the various courier services? Yes No 31 This position requires you to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Do you understand this requirement? Yes No 32 How many years of experience do you have in a law enforcement agency in the collection, preservation, safeguarding and disposal of evidence and property? I have 0-1 years of experience I have 1-2 years of experience I have 2-3 years of experience I have 3-4 years of experience I have 4-5 years of experience I have more than 5 years of experience 33 How many years of experience do you have as a full-time sworn law enforcement officer? I have 0-1 years of experience I have 1-2 years of experience I have 2-3 years of experience I have 3-4 years of experience I have 4-5 years of experience I have more than 5 years of experience 34 Do you have experience testifying in court regarding chain of custody? Yes No 35 As part of the pre-employment process, are you willing and able to undergo an extensive background investigation? This would include a polygraph examination, credit check, criminal records check, and fingerprinting. Yes No 36 +WSP - Where did you learn of this opportunity? WSP Recruiter/Event Family/Friend works for WSP WSP Website Hiring event/workshop JBLM Event Social Media VERG Meeting Indeed ZipRecruiter Statewide Distribution List Email Broadcast Other Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04