Evidence Supervisor

City of Durham•Durham, NC

About The Position

The Evidence Supervisor oversees a unit of non-exempt employees and is devoted to maintaining the chain of custody for collected and stored evidence. The role supports law enforcement activities through investigatory assistance, evidence processing and retention, crime analysis, victim assistance, and forensic science. It provides specialized subject-matter expertise to process complex information, coordinate operational processes, implement policies and procedures, and provide technical assistance to higher-level staff. The position coordinates tasks and logistics within established policies and procedures, provides direction and quality control, and may assign and monitor field work, train staff, perform complex work, enforce safety requirements, prepare reports, and serve as an expert witness. Supervisory duties may include performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures. As a technical lead in digital, firearms, or latent print forensics, the supervisor ensures compliance with quality standards and accreditation requirements. Work may involve applying physical sciences to crime investigations, performing laboratory analyses, ensuring case files and supporting documentation are complete, advising management, recommending corrective action, compiling statistics, and preparing reports.

Requirements

Associate’s degree.
Four years of experience related to the assignment.
Valid, unrestricted North Carolina driver’s license, or willingness and ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire if currently holding another state’s driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Willingness and ability to work a flexible work schedule.
Willingness and ability to be on-call and respond within 60 minutes to callback emergencies.
Experience using Microsoft products such as Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and assure chain of custody for evidence.
Perform quality assurance for forensic analysis and ensure compliance with applicable quality and accreditation standards, protocols, policies, and procedures.
Prepare and/or maintain reports, records, logs, files, and other investigative documents.
Update and maintain databases; compile and calculate statistical and other information; formulate conclusions as appropriate.
Review work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
Collaborate with law enforcement to assist with investigations and provide technical assistance.
Respond to inquiries escalated by lower-level staff and testify in court.
Supervise, direct, train, and review the work of staff; duties may include assigning and monitoring work, performance evaluations, and coordinating training.
As assigned, enforce safety requirements, prepare reports, and perform complex operational or forensic work.
As a technical lead in digital, firearms, or latent print forensics, ensure accreditation and quality compliance, advise management, and recommend corrective action.