Assistant Forensics Services Director

Duties

Essential Functions

• Plans, directs, and controls, through subordinate supervisors, the functions and personnel of the Analysis Unit in the Forensic Services Section.
• Develops policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and work standards for the Forensic Services Section and ensures compliance.
• Directs, coordinates, and approves the training of subordinates, approves work schedules, and assures sufficient coverage in all areas.
• Monitors and evaluates activities and programs of the Section and recommends new procedures or modifications to ensure that the standards of quality and performance are maintained.
• Keeps abreast of changes in the field of forensic science, including new technology, procedures, and crime laboratory management.
• Consults with and advises superiors on issues concerning the Forensic Services Section and its operation.
• Represents the Section and Department on inter-agency and inter-jurisdictional committees and meetings on matters relating to forensic services.
• Responds to significant events such as catastrophes, major crime scenes, or other emergencies as directed to establish and direct on-site forensic services, including temporary morgues.
• Plans, develops, and administers the Section's budget.
• Evaluates and recommends purchasing equipment and reorganizing resources to accomplish goals.

Examples of Other Duties

• May present evidence and testify in a court of law.
• May serve on review boards and committees.
• May participate in and review examination and recruitment procedures and other personnel-related tasks.
• May conduct or participate in local and out-of-state training sessions, seminars, and conferences.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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

Requirements

raining and Experience

• Possession of a master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in forensic science; a natural science such as chemistry, physics, or biology; or a subspecialty of a natural science such as organic chemistry, biochemistry, or molecular biology;
PLUS
• Five years' of documented experience in forensic science including performing casework and testifying in court;
PLUS
• Two years of supervisory experience in a forensic science setting
OR
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in forensic science; a natural science such as chemistry, physics, or biology; or a subspecialty of natural science such as organic chemistry, biochemistry, or molecular biology;
PLUS
• Seven years of documented experience in forensic science including performing casework and testifying in court;
PLUS
• Two years of supervisory experience in a forensic science setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)

• Comprehensive knowledge of forensic sciences, including scientific principles, laboratory procedures, research methods, analytical instrumentation, and current technology used in a crime laboratory.
• Thorough knowledge of the rules of evidence, criminal trial process, and modern criminal investigative procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of crime laboratory administration principles and practices, including fiscal management, budget preparation and controls, program planning, and organization and grants.
• Knowledge of public administration.
• Knowledge of ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) standards, policies and practices as they relate to crime laboratory accreditation.
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles and federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.
• Skill in planning, analyzing, developing, directing, and evaluating programs and policies in a crime laboratory.
• Skill in supervising and training employees.
• Skill in interpreting complex regulations, laws, and guidelines.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to coordinate Departmental program objectives with the general goals of the Forensic Services Section and its various functions.
• Ability to define problem areas, direct the collection, interpretation, and evaluation of data and develop sound solutions to technical and administrative problems.
• Ability to coordinate and initiate actions, implement decisions, and make recommendations.
• Ability to explain policy, procedures, or recommendations on various forensic science issues.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all contacts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

• Thorough knowledge of County and Departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of the organization and functions of the Baltimore County Police Department and criminal court system.
• Knowledge of personnel practices, budget preparation, and administrative procedures as they relate to the Police Department and Baltimore County.
• Skill in coordinating Departmental program objectives with the general goals of the Forensic Services Section and its various functions.
• Skill in defining problem areas, directing the collection, interpretation, and evaluation of data, and developing sound solutions to technical and administrative problems.
• Skill in coordinating and initiating actions and implementing decisions and recommendations.
• Thorough knowledge of County and Departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of the organization and functions of the Baltimore County Police Department and criminal court system.
• Knowledge of personnel practices, budget preparation, and administrative procedures as they relate to the Police Department and Baltimore County.
• Skill in coordinating Departmental program objectives with the general goals of the Forensic Services Section and its various functions.
• Skill in defining problem areas, directing the collection, interpretation, and evaluation of data, and developing sound solutions to technical and administrative problems.
• Skill in coordinating and initiating actions and implementing decisions and recommendations.
• Ability to Provide expert or other testimony in court.
• Ability to Work independently.
• Ability to Legally access appropriate State and Federal databases.
• Ability to Train and instruct others in discipline specific technical knowledge.
• Ability to Evaluate and recommend changes in procedures methods and policies.
• Ability to Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, law enforcement and legal system personnel.
• Ability to Determine goals and objectives and work to accomplish them.

Licenses and Certificates

• Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Character Requirements

• All applicants must be of good moral character and emotionally stable, as determined by a comprehensive background investigation, polygraph examination, and drug test. Employees are subject to random drug testing.

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