Job Description
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Duties
Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Directs, coordinates, assigns, observes, reviews, and evaluates the work of subordinate personnel
- Instructs and assists subordinates as to appropriate methods and procedures, departmental policies, and local, state, and federal laws
- Mentors, coaches, counsels, and resolves conflicts among unit members
- Completes performance evaluations for Evidence Technicians, Crime Scene Supervisor, Latent Print Examiner, and Firearms and Ballistic Examiner
- Oversees the department’s NIBIN program
- Conducts inspections of equipment assigned to subordinates and the operation thereof
- Recommends and researches the purchase of new equipment and technology
- Researches and orders appropriate uniform and personal protective equipment for personnel
- Maintains all equipment and schedules regular inspections of such
- Orders and maintains all supplies, prepares requisitions, orders supplies and materials
- Conducts audit and inventory of Property Room
- Assists with preparation of budget, records expenditures during the year, anticipates new needs and makes notes for next budget
- Reconciles procurement card statements
- Assembles statistical performance data for Crime Lab, Latent Print Unit and Property Room for the Investigations Section Commander
- Reviews, verifies and/or edits reports
- Prepares and presents training both within the police department and to external agencies
- Takes charge of crime scene when necessary
- Completes scheduling and on-call rotation for personnel
- Investigates complaints filed against subordinates regarding misconduct;
- Operates a vehicle in varying degrees of light (including total darkness) in all types of weather
- Completes assorted handwritten/typed reports and notices;
- Testifies in court
- Performs 24 hours a day in all types of weather, under frequently hazardous and dangerous emergency conditions
- Is available on-call for major crime scenes
- Provides technical advice to officers, personnel and external agencies
- Presents a professional appearance as it applies to grooming and wearing of uniforms
- Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies
Requirements
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science OR Fire Science
- Four years of experience as a Crime Lab or Forensic Manager, OR four years of experience in a related field (e.g., police evidence supervisor, senior forensic practitioner, crime scene investigator, arson investigator, or similar occupations).
- Possession of a valid, appropriate driver’s license.
- Ability to work at crime scenes involving graphic violence.
- Thorough knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, municipal ordinances, and departmental rules and regulations.
- Ability to assign, direct, and supervise the work of subordinate personnel.
- Ability to interact with the public courteously and firmly, and to maintain records and prepare reports.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate radio equipment, computers, and related devices.
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