Crime Scene Investigations Assistant Supervisor

MONTHLY SALARY: $5,491 - 9,605

Listing Expiration Date: 

June 4, 2026

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 Establish, oversee and monitor quality assurance standards for the Crime Scene Investigation Section.

 

Provide technical assistance to all technicians/analysts performing crime scene investigation casework within the section.

 

 Responsible for technical problem solving and troubleshooting involving evidence collection and analytical methods used within the section.

 

Evaluate technical methodologies used by the Crime Scene Investigation Section and propose new or modified procedures.

 

Oversee design and implementation of validation studies and research projects within the section.

 

Stay abreast of new scientific methodologies for evidence identification, evidence collection and analyses performed within the Crime Scene Investigation Section and research and provide recommendations as to implementation of those technologies.

 

Establish, write and ensure publication of section technical procedures and training manual.  Oversee training program to include recruits and Field Training Officers.

 

Monitor compliance with established section procedures and training programs.

 

Routinely perform casework analysis in areas of competence.

 

Maintain regular and reliable attendance and may occasionally be required to work mandatory overtime, flexible hours, and be on-call during off-duty hours.

 

Safely perform duties; may be exposed to hazardous materials and working conditions, in addition to inclement weather.

 

Perform other duties as required, or as assigned by laboratory management.

 

 

Requirements & Qualifications:

To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the incumbent must have 5 years of experience as a Crime Scene Technician.  Preference will be given to candidates who have graduated from an accredited college or university, in a chemical, physical or biological science or forensic science (e.g. Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Forensic Science).

 

Preference will be given to an incumbent certified as a Senior Crime Scene Analyst (Level III) by the International Association of Identification. 

Incumbent must possess sufficient knowledge and experience in the assigned discipline to qualify as an expert witness in court. 

The incumbent is required to have strong decision-making, leadership, communication (both oral and written), instructional, time management and organizational skills. Incumbent must also demonstrate sound analytical capability in evidence analysis. 

Incumbent must hold a current valid Driver’s License and will be required to operate a motor vehicle one or two hours per day. 

Incumbent is required to submit a DNA standard for quality control purposes.

The incumbent will be required to complete post offer, pre-employment testing per Department Policy.

 

Physical, Cognitive, and Psychological Requirements:

Incumbent must have full use of all limbs.  Position requires very heavy lifting (over 50 pounds) occasionally, heavy lifting (20-50 pounds) often, and light lifting (5-20 pounds) frequently.  Must have the ability to differentiate colors and have 20/20 corrected vision. Exposure to hazardous materials and working conditions exist, as well as exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases.