Manager, Crime Scene Investigation Unit
Monthly Salary: $7,756-$11,777
Listing Expiration Date:
April 2, 2026
Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications for this position with their application.
Requirements & Qualifications:
To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the incumbent is required to:
· Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
· Possess five years professional experience as a crime scene investigator.
· Possess three years supervisory experience in crime scene investigation.
· Have broad knowledge in the field of crime scene investigation.
· Have strong decision-making, leadership, supervisory, communication (both oral and written), instructional, time management, and organizational skills.
· Have experience testifying to crime scene investigation.
· Have a current valid Driver’s License.
· Submit a DNA standard for quality control purposes.
Incumbent will be required to complete post offer, pre-employment testing per Department Policy.
Physical Requirements:
Position is primarily sedentary and incumbent may sit for prolonged periods of time. Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds. Exposure to hazardous materials and working conditions exists.
Brief Job Description
1. Manage the operations of the CSIU which consists of 4 sectors. Unit management includes leading, innovating, planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, and reporting.
2. Directly supervise all crime scene supervisors and additional staff as assigned.
3. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with KCPD policies and procedures.
4. Submit an annual CSIU Budget request to the Laboratory Director to include anticipated equipment purchases, equipment calibrations, maintenance contracts, software licenses, supply costs, staff promotions, staff reclassifications, additional positions, training expenses, and other expenses.
5. Monitor overtime usage and appropriately direct resources.
6. May assume responsibilities of the Laboratory Director in their absence.
7. Provide guidance and expertise for the professional development of staff. Seek out external training for staff.
8. Monitor staff’s performance, reward staff, and address underperformance.
9. Perform reviews of casework and output to continually improve the operations of the CSIU.
10. Establish, write, and update the CSIU operations manual.
11. Monitor compliance with established section procedures, accreditation standards, training programs, and the quality assurance manual. Lead through changes or improvements to ensure compliance.
12. Ensure the CSIU is properly equipped.
13. Ensure personnel are maintaining appropriate levels of safety assurance and that proper safety equipment is available to staff.
14. Maintain reliable and predictable attendance. Must have the ability to work flexible hours, weekends, and/or holidays. Required to be intermittently on-call 24/7 to respond for crime scene management and other division matters.
15. Safely perform duties; may be exposed to hazardous materials and working conditions, in addition to inclement weather.
16. Assist with crime scene investigations as needed based upon availability of personnel and the demand for services.
17. Testify as an expert witness and provide crime scene investigation instruction.
18. Ensures the Laboratory Director is informed of significant events involving CSIU operations or CSIU personnel.
19. Lead projects as required or as assigned by the Laboratory Director.
20. Perform other duties as required or as assigned by the Laboratory Director.