CRIME SCENE SUPERVISOR

City of South Fulton • South Fulton, GA

5d

About The Position

This classification plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff responsible for providing evidence collection, protection, preservation, photography, and forensic investigations. The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary. Assists in the development and presentation of departmental training related to the collection, handling, and presentation of evidence. Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; establishes schedules and methods for providing services and activities; drafts, writes and implements policies and procedures. Conducts the full range of duties of a crime scene technician. Participates in the preparation and administration of the assigned budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures. Prepares and maintains detailed and complex records and reports; prepares reports and accompanying evidence for court presentation; prepares photographic, video, and visual displays to aid in courtroom testimony. Writes and reviews departmental reports and supplements. Attends various trainings to maintain current methods in the field. Resolves problems and mediates conflicts encountered during daily operations and determines appropriate solutions; promotes teamwork; encourages regular communication, informs staff of relevant business issues and their impact on the organization.

Requirements

• Requires an Associate’s Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Justice or related field; supplemented by three (3) years of experience as a crime scene analyst; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess and maintain the following certifications: Georgia POST Crime Scene Technician.
• Requires a valid Georgia driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and presentation of departmental training related to the collection, handling, and presentation of evidence.
• Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; establishes schedules and methods for providing services and activities; drafts, writes and implements policies and procedures.
• Conducts the full range of duties of a crime scene technician.
• Participates in the preparation and administration of the assigned budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures.
• Prepares and maintains detailed and complex records and reports; prepares reports and accompanying evidence for court presentation; prepares photographic, video, and visual displays to aid in courtroom testimony.
• Writes and reviews departmental reports and supplements.
• Attends various trainings to maintain current methods in the field.
• Resolves problems and mediates conflicts encountered during daily operations and determines appropriate solutions; promotes teamwork; encourages regular communication, informs staff of relevant business issues and their impact on the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree