Administrative Aide - Evidence

The City of Aurora is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Administrative Aide - Evidence in the Police Department.

Under general supervision, performs as coordinator and liaison with Evidence Technicians and other Police personnel in all functions relating to evidence security, storage, packaging, court presentations, release and/or disposal of evidence or property in accordance with all applicable laws and Departmental policies and procedures.

The duties of this position include but are not limited to: Coordinates, manages, organizes and performs as required all necessary evidence/property control functions in the Evidence section of the Support Services Bureau; Logging, recording, computerized data entry, bar-coding; generating and maintaining various reports on evidence/property in Police Department custody or storage; Dispenses, disposes, releases property in appropriate and legal manner, in accordance with rules of evidence; Stores, and properly maintains, evidence/property in various facilities utilized by the Police Department; Researches old case files, microfilm, computerized records, reports; and contacts/interacts with other agencies in order to facilitate disposal of evidence; Transports property between utilized facilities as required or necessary to related support agencies (i.e. Crime Labs, Post Office, etc.); Performs audits and inventory on items of evidence/property stored within Police Department facilities; Assists and coordinates with Evidence Technicians and other police officers in any necessary function relating to evidence/property; Testifies in court as frequently may be necessary; assists in any investigative proceedings relating to evidence and its storage; Properly utilizes safe methods in handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials. Cleans and disinfects storage facilities; Maintains adequate supplies of materials and equipment to facilitate all related duties in Evidence Division; Displays extensive knowledge of, and adheres to Departmental rules and regulations, and related federal, state and local laws; Performs other duties as may be reasonably required within the scope of the above.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED, supplemented by college course work or training in law enforcement. Requires a minimum of five years in the law enforcement field, with some concentration and/or training in the field of evidence. Requires impeccable and unimpeachable integrity. Requires Firearms Owners Identification Card (FOID). Requires valid Illinois Class "D" driver's license.

Must successfully pass pre-hire requirements including but not limited to a physical, drug screen, and background check.

This is a part-time, non-exempt position. Starting hourly rate is $28.47/hr, depending on experience and qualifications.

Please note: The current vacancy for this position requires you to work Monday through Friday 8AM - 1PM.

Applications should be submitted online by 3 PM on February 12, 2026.

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