Forensics Operations Leader

dallascityhall; Town of Poland (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas seeks a Manager - Forensics to lead the daily operations of the Forensic Firearm and Latent Print activities, Crime Scene Investigation support, and related divisions. This role provides technical and managerial guidance, risk and budget management, and quality assurance across the section.

You will supervise staff, develop workflows, ensure compliance with accreditation standards, assist with audits, and coordinate training, testing, and data analysis to uphold integrity of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or natural sciences.
• Seven years of experience in forensic or related fields.
• Experience supervising staff and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees forensics activities and staff.
• Monitors facilities, equipment, and records for accuracy and efficiency.
• Develops short- and long-range plans and budgets.
• Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and standards.
• Provides training and establishes validation and QA practices.
• Responds to crime scenes and transports evidence as needed.

Skills

Forensic knowledge

Supervisory leadership

Budget management

Quality assurance

Data analysis

Training and development

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or Natural Sciences

Job description

The City of Dallas seeks a Manager - Forensics to lead the daily operations of the Forensic Firearm and Latent Print activities, Crime Scene Investigation support, and related divisions. This role provides technical and managerial guidance, risk and budget management, and quality assurance across the section.

You will supervise staff, develop workflows, ensure compliance with accreditation standards, assist with audits, and coordinate training, testing, and data analysis to uphold integrity of