Forensic Supervisor

City of Fayetteville, North Carolina; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Retirement

Job summary

The City of Fayetteville is seeking a Forensic Supervisor to oversee staff responsible for the collection and preservation of criminal evidence and the processing of crime scenes within the forensic unit. Duties include supervising, training, and evaluating personnel, coordinating daily work, and ensuring accurate case documentation.

Minimum qualifications include four years in crime scene processing or related forensic work, with at least one year of supervisory experience and a Bachelor’s

Qualifications

• Experience: Four years in crime scene processing or related forensic field with a law enforcement agency; at least one year in supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, assign, review and participate in staff work for collection and preservation of criminal evidence and processing of crime scenes.
• Maintain and organize files; conduct evaluations; ensure procedures are followed and staff is trained.
• Serve as liaison for the Forensic Unit with police, detectives, and City departments; testify in court on crime scene processing and evidence examination.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Crime scene processing

Forensic field knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Crime Scene Technology, Forensic Science

Job description

Interested in being part of an All-America City? The City of Fayetteville was awarded the All-America City distinction for the 4th time in 2023. We are the sixth largest City in North Carolina and leverage collaboration and inclusiveness to make decisions and solve problems. Beyond this distinction, to see what Fayetteville has to offer visit DistiNCtly Fayetteville (distinctlyfayettevillenc.com).

The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for a Forensic Supervisor to supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of assigned staff that are responsible for the collection and preservation of criminal evidence and the processing of crime scenes for assigned Forensic along with specialized forensic services. Perform a variety of administrative and technical duties in support of the forensic unit and the department. May perform duties as the Forensic Manager in his/her absence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• For the assigned forensic discipline(s), select, train, motivate, and evaluate department staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies, implement discipline procedures.
• Assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; monitors schedules and methods for providing forensic services; implements procedures to improve efficiency of the assigned forensic discipline(s).
• Maintain daily contact with personnel, assist with and participate in requests for services where qualified, follow up on any issues and complaints, and advise staff on appropriate activities and response to requests.
• Complete timely and accurate employee evaluations taking into consideration strengths, weaknesses, and career development issues. Provide performance improvement guidance.
• Utilize resources appropriately; conduct and document inspections of personnel, equipment, and vehicles; coordinate daily work schedules and in-service training to manage staffing requirements. Request equipment and supplies to meet the unit’s needs.
• Organize and maintain files necessary to carry out supervisory tasks and responsibilities.
• Review case folders for accuracy and completeness in accordance with established procedures and conduct administrative and technical reviews where qualified.
• Serve as shift supervisory liaison for the Forensic Unit with police officers, detectives, shift commanders, and other City departments.
• Attend and participate in continuing education within the appropriate forensic related discipline, along with leadership development and training.
• Testify in court as a qualified witness regarding crime scene processing/investigations and examination of evidence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Four years of increasingly responsible experience in crime scene processing, or other related forensic field with a law enforcement agency, and has at least one year of supervisory experience.

Training:

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminal Justice, Crime Scene Technology, Forensic Science or a related field.

LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurability.

Preferred:

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays
• Retirement

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.