Crime Scene Supervisor

Duties

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned staff in processing crime scenes, collecting evidence, taking photographs and videos, collecting fingerprint evidence, and related duties.
• Plans and prepares for scheduled appearance in court as an expert witness when required; schedules appointments with vendors/supplies.
• Responds to questions, complaints and requests for information by telephone or in person from victims, medical and court personnel, attorneys, applicants, the general public, other agencies and employees, superiors, etc.
• Develops and maintains a training program for new employees; may conduct fingerprinting and crime scene processing classes.
• Shows best technique to accomplish tasks and provides technical assistance as needed.
• Utilizes crime scene identification equipment including various still shot and video cameras, lights, fingerprint processing equipment, etc.
• Uses fingerprint searcher and microfilming reader/printer.
• Complete daily time sheet and activity reports, vehicle maintenance requests, purchase requisitions, crime scene and photography reports, evidence inventory form and various other forms and documents.
• Maintains logs, statistics and technical information.
• Prepares various weekly, monthly, quarterly and/or yearly reports.
• Assists with timekeeping for unit.
• Maintains time book for assigned personnel.

Decision Making

• Directs and administers work assignments of subordinate personnel engaged in records dissemination, crime scene processing and fingerprinting activities within the Police department; reviews and approves personal leave, sick and vacation.

Leadership Provided

• Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, handling employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining and completing employee performance appraisals.

Supervision Received

• Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other department staff with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of modern police identification techniques, police photography, human relations and local law enforcement practices, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of proper methods of collecting, handling and processing evidence.
• Skill in effectively communicating and interacting with supervisors, elected officials, employees, members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of the City.
• Skill in managing time wisely.
• Ability to work to achieve the highest level of cooperation and efficiency as possible with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies and its officers.
• Ability to assist clerical personnel in releasing of criminal history data to certain lawfully authorized officers and investigators.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications, Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED 3 years of experience as a Police Crime Scene Technician and supervisory experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities.

Preferred Education & Experience

• 3-5 years of experience as a Police Crime Scene Technician in a similar law enforcement environment preferred.

Licensures and Certifications

• Position would be expected to have licensure or professional certifications appropriate to the position.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

• Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

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