Forensic Investigative Supervisor

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government is seeking a supervisor for the Forensic Investigators at the Medical Examiner’s Office. The role oversees work allocation, resource provisioning, and progress reporting to ensure timely investigations.

The position includes human resources duties, budget support, and coordination with law enforcement and public agencies. Duties cover death investigations, scene processing, evidence handling, and reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science, Law Enforcement or related field.
• Three years of death investigations experience.
• Two years of supervisory/managerial experience.
• Must possess and maintain ABMDI-D Diplomate certification.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work for the Forensic Investigators.
• Monitors status of investigations and maintains documentation.
• Assists with development of procedures and training programs.
• Manages HR functions for the Investigative Division, including payroll and personnel actions.
• Assists in budgeting for the division and liaises with external agencies.
• Interacts with citizens and various agencies to support investigations.
• Performs investigative duties including death notification, scene examination, and evidence handling.
• Conducts interviews and prepares detailed case reports and summaries.
• Notifies next of kin and coordinates related services.
• Performs customer service duties and on-call responsibilities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Forensic Science, Law Enforcement, or related field

Two years supervisory/managerial experience

Tools

ABMDI-D Certification

Job description

The purpose of this classification is to manage the Forensic Investigators at the Cobb County Medical Examiner’s Office and supplement investigations as needed.

Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work: schedules work activities to meet objectives; ensures that Forensic Investigators have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to the Operations Manager; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.

Assists in developing and implementing work methods and practices, policies, and standard operating procedures; monitors implementation of, and enforces divisional and departmental rules and regulations; updates divisional and departmental guidelines per federal, state, or local legislation, as needed; conducts training programs for assigned staff; and maintains related documentation.

Manages human resource functions for the Investigative Division: prepares and processes documentation pertaining to personnel, such as employee evaluations, employee rosters, personnel actions, etc.; investigates complaints involving employees, such as employee misconduct, fitness for duty, etc.; prepares, enters, and verifies payroll information; processes insurance and workers compensation; and maintains related records and documentation.

Assists in developing and administering Divisional budget: prioritizes anticipated Division needs for each fiscal year; makes recommendations to Operations Manager.

Interacts with various other professional, judicial, investigative, insurance, health, or public and private agencies in support of on-going investigations to ensure accurate and thorough information exchanges.

Interacts with citizens to respond to inquiries and complaints.

Provides lecture and educational instruction to law enforcement, medical personnel, school groups, and civic organizations on various topics related to forensic science and investigation; represents the Medical Examiner's Office on numerous panels and committees.

Performs Forensic Investigative duties: Receives and reviews notification of death from law enforcement agencies, hospitals, or other sources: takes information regarding incident location and other details; determines jurisdiction of death; and maintains related documentation.

Investigates deaths as assigned: conducts investigations of deaths that result from criminal, suspicious, or undetermined causes; coordinates investigation activities with other law enforcement agencies; and manages assigned caseload of investigations.

Secures death scenes: examines body and scene for clues and evidence to determine cause of death; takes photographs; collects, evaluates, and preserves evidence, including biological samples; maintains control and chain-of-custody over physical evidence gathered; ensures proper handling, packing, and transport of evidence; and coordinates transportation of body to morgue or funeral home.

Conducts interviews with witnesses, law enforcement, medical personnel, and family members: gathers information regarding personal histories, including medical and social histories; takes statements and verifies truth/accuracy of statements.

Documents all investigative information: prepares detailed case reports and records; generates investigative summaries; and subpoenas police reports and medical records as needed.

Locates and notifies next of kin: Conducts research utilizing law enforcement records, hospital records, fingerprints, Social Security records, Internet, etc.; advises family of death; and assists with funeral services, County burial, obtaining death certificates, or other details as needed.

Performs customer service functions in person and by telephone: provides information or assistance regarding department services, activities, forms, procedures, fees, or other issues; responds to routine questions and complaints; researches problems and initiates problem resolution; and refers complaints/problems to appropriate personnel.

Requires on-call, weekends, and holidays.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Forensic Science, Law Enforcement, or related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in death investigations and two years of supervisory/managerial experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License. Must possess and maintain American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators ABMDI-D (Diplomate) Certification.

Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of significant weight (up to 250 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, hazardous materials, toxic agents, water hazards, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.