Job Posting
Crime Scene Manager
Gwinnett County, GA Department of Police Services
Salary: $64,130 Annual ($30.83 Hourly)
Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts); Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Retirement and Savings Plans (defined contribution, 457 deferred compensation savings plan, 529 college savings plan, educational programs); and, Holidays, Annual and Sick Leave for eligible employees.
Final Filing Date: November 6, 2009
Duties: This class is responsible for managing the crime scene unit including developing policies, procedures, approving expenditures, training programs, special operations in labs, and reviewing complex crime scene reports. This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace.
- Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
- Manages the processing of crime scenes, which includes evidence collection, analysis, and storage. Administer effective operations through developing and implementing procedural policies.
- Oversees the operations of the photo and forensic lab and the fingerprinting process to ensure state guidelines are maintained. Manages the retention and release of criminal arrest photos and case film negatives.
- Manages the department budget and inventory and assists in developing future budgets.
- Prepares monthly statistical reports detailing the activities of the crime scene unit. Research equipment and technology improvements for the crime scene unit.
- Coordinates activities with other local, state, and federal agencies and oversees the release of crime scene evidence and reports.
- Prepares charts and diagrams and testifies in court when required.
- Oversees Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) Operations to ensure compliance with GBI guidelines.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Requirements: Education/Experience and Licensure Requirements (or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job)
- Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science or a related field with five years experience as a crime scene supervisor; OR nine years of specialized technical training in crime scene and/or law enforcement.
- P.O.S.T. certification as an Identification Technician.
- Valid Driver's License from state of residency (will require GA Drivers License if employed); Must be 21 years of age and have US citizenship.
- This position may require: 24 hour on call assignment, overtime, or working weekends, holidays, 10-hour, 12-hour, and rotating shifts.
- MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE BACKGROUND INVETIGATION INCLUDING CRIMINAL, DRIVING, CREDIT, EMPLOYMENT, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE USE AND MILITARY HISTORY CHECK.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Supervisory principles;
- Managerial principles;
- Procurement and financial guidelines;
- Criminal history records management;
- Research methods;
- Equipment in Police Identification and Investigations;
- Advanced crime scene investigation principles and practices;
- Applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
- Forensic principles and practices;
- Drug testing principles and practices.
- Supervising and evaluating employees; Prioritizing and assigning work;
- Processing complex crime scenes; Developing and preparing reports;
- Operating specialized crime scene vehicle(s);
- Analyzing evidence; Problem Solving; Developing evidence processing related reports;
- Monitoring budgets;
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, travel, blood, bodily fluids, a variety of insects and excessive stress.
How to apply:
Gwinnett County Government
Department of Human Resources
75 Langley Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30045-6900
770.822.7915
www.gwinnettcountyjobs.comJob Notice Number: 45532009BB
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Posted: October 20, 2009
