Forensic Investigator Supervisor

Chesterfield County • Chesterfield, VA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forensics Unit seeks an experienced leader who is self-motivated and organized to lead a group of professional staff Forensic Investigators. Manage the daily operation of the professional staff Forensic Unit, to insure there is adequate coverage to fulfill both citizen and police requests during business hours and to provide forensic personnel to respond to crime scenes (including after hours on-call) on a 24 hour/365-day basis. Direct supervision of the professional staff forensic investigators, other Forensic Professional Staff, and the review of all crime scene reports, and to ensure they are functioning as a cohesive group, able to effectively collect, document, and analyze evidentiary items. This position will also perform the functions of a forensic investigator as needed and will supervise major crime scenes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; three to five years of experience, including one to three years of experience in a supervisor or lead capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of the techniques involved with general patrol functions, criminal investigations, forensic science, and the science of fingerprints.
• Skill and ability to apply this knowledge in a competent manner, including giving specific directions, general supervision, conducting a criminal investigation or a crime scene search.
• Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia driver's license with no more than six demerit points in the past twelve months or a DUI conviction within the past four years.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
• This position is considered Critical Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug testing and alcohol testing.
• The use of illegal drugs, and/or the use of medical marijuana for this position is prohibited.
• Employees must not consume or be under the influence of alcohol while on duty, on work premises, or operating agency equipment.
• This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice’s “Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy” and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check.
• Must be a US citizen or be a lawful permanent resident eligible for naturalization.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of the Virginia Forensic Science Academy and/or an AFIS/MBIS Operator plus have five (5) years of crime scene experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the professional staff Forensic Unit, to insure there is adequate coverage to fulfill both citizen and police requests during business hours and to provide forensic personnel to respond to crime scenes (including after hours on-call) on a 24 hour/365-day basis.
• Direct supervision of the professional staff forensic investigators, other Forensic Professional Staff, and the review of all crime scene reports, and to ensure they are functioning as a cohesive group, able to effectively collect, document, and analyze evidentiary items.
• Perform the functions of a forensic investigator as needed and will supervise major crime scenes.
• Develop weekly, monthly, and quarterly Forensic Unit reports
• Ensuring compliance with all regulations, policies and laws pertaining to evidence collection and preservation
• Encouraging, mentoring, evaluating, and developing staff
• Overseeing forensic related training throughout the Department
• Testifying in court as needed
• Preparing and submitting purchase orders and receiving orders; maintaining an inventory of office supplies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level