Evidence Coordinator, Police Department
- Requisition #: 180227
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 4/13/2026
The Evidence Coordinator will provides care, custody, and control of all evidence and found property retained and stored in the UT Police Department. They will be responsible for organizing, managing, and supporting the use of information (evidence) to guide decision-making and quality improvement.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong accountability skills who ensures the secure management, documentation, and disposition of evidence and found property while maintaining strict chain-of-custody standards and supporting law enforcement operations.
MD Anderson offers employees:
* Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week.
* Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage.
* Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals.
* Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs.
* Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
* Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans.
* Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program.
* Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
* Opportunities for professional growth through Career Development Center and Mentoring programs.
KEY FUNCTIONS:
* Ensures the integrity of the evidence room to be safe, secure, and in proper condition.
* Maintains a log documenting all persons who enter the evidence room and a written chain of custody.
* Retrieves evidence from secured lockers upon notification, then logs and secures items in the Evidence Room.
* For suspected narcotics and dangerous drugs, transports substances to the Harris County Medical Examiner's Office for analysis and storage until the case is adjudicated.
* Obtains results of analysis and provides to investigator(s) for criminal prosecution.
* After adjudication, it returns the substance to the UT Police Evidence Room.
* Maintains continuous accountability for every item of evidence at all times.
* Tracks the disposition of criminal cases and prepares evidence destruction orders.
* Retains copies of all destruction court orders that have been destroyed.
* Processes and releases evidence to owners as warranted.
* Reconciles found property against the log.
* Attempts to locate owners and releases found property to owners upon request.
* Prepares monthly evidence and found property inventory reports.
* Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Preferred: Associate's Degree Criminal justice.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Five years in policing/security, evidentiary procedures, inventory maintenance experience or a related field.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Required: TDL - Texas Drivers License Valid Texas Class A, B, or C driver's license.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
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The ideal candidate is a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong accountability skills who ensures the secure management, documentation, and disposition of evidence and found property while maintaining strict chain-of-custody standards and supporting law enforcement operations.
MD Anderson offers employees:
* Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week.
* Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage.
* Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals.
* Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs.
* Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
* Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans.
* Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program.
* Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
* Opportunities for professional growth through Career Development Center and Mentoring programs.
KEY FUNCTIONS:
* Ensures the integrity of the evidence room to be safe, secure, and in proper condition.
* Maintains a log documenting all persons who enter the evidence room and a written chain of custody.
* Retrieves evidence from secured lockers upon notification, then logs and secures items in the Evidence Room.
* For suspected narcotics and dangerous drugs, transports substances to the Harris County Medical Examiner's Office for analysis and storage until the case is adjudicated.
* Obtains results of analysis and provides to investigator(s) for criminal prosecution.
* After adjudication, it returns the substance to the UT Police Evidence Room.
* Maintains continuous accountability for every item of evidence at all times.
* Tracks the disposition of criminal cases and prepares evidence destruction orders.
* Retains copies of all destruction court orders that have been destroyed.
* Processes and releases evidence to owners as warranted.
* Reconciles found property against the log.
* Attempts to locate owners and releases found property to owners upon request.
* Prepares monthly evidence and found property inventory reports.
* Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Preferred: Associate's Degree Criminal justice.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Five years in policing/security, evidentiary procedures, inventory maintenance experience or a related field.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Required: TDL - Texas Drivers License Valid Texas Class A, B, or C driver's license.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 180227
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Varied
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 43,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 53,500
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 64,000
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: No
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No
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