Forensic Supervisor - Police Department

West Valley City•West Valley City, UT

5d•$34 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supervising and overseeing the daily operations of the Forensic Unit. Must manage personnel and ensure compliance with department protocols as they relate to crime scene investigation, laboratory processing and the integrity of evidence collection and storage.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Forensic Sciences, Criminalistics, Police Science or related field and five years’ experience in a crime laboratory.
Must have completed at least 300 hours of specialized training in the areas of crime scene documentation, chemical processing and latent print examination.
Must have previous experience in testifying as an expert witness in either federal or state courts.
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
Have, or be able to obtain within thirty (30) days, a valid Utah driver’s license.
Have and maintain a certification in one of the forensic disciplines recognized by the International Association for Identification (IAI), the Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners (AFTE), the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), or other forensic professional organization
Must be able to pass a Law Enforcement Background Investigation.
The knowledge and use of basic computer software programs and office equipment.
The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, members of law enforcement agencies, attorneys and the public.
The ability to organize, develop and implement long term goals for the progression of the Forensic Unit.
Ability to drive a vehicle.
Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience or leadership training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and supervision of personnel within the Forensic Unit.
Responds to the scene of Critical Incident Investigations as necessary in order to coordinate personnel and assist in documentation of the crime scene.
Rotates as on-call supervisor every other week after normal working hours.
Provides technical guidance and training to forensic personnel and mentors their career development.
Assigns casework and call-out rotation to forensic personnel.
Assists with casework, including laboratory processing and examinations as needed to reduce temporary backlogs.
Performs technical and administrative reviews on all completed case files.
Performs a second verification to all latent print identifications prior to a report being published in the record management system by a Forensic Investigator.
Maintains monthly and annual statistics to track workload and productivity within the Forensic Unit.
Monitor and enforce all safety regulations within the laboratory and on scene locations.
Conducts monthly evaluations and annual reviews of personnel performance and equipment maintenance.
Testifies in court as an expert witness in the areas of crime scene documentation, latent print examination and the protocols utilized within the West Valley City Police Department.
Provides education for law enforcement officers, attorneys and civilians in the areas of crime scene documentation, laboratory processing and latent print examination.
Assists in the development of procedure manuals and provides ongoing recommendations for improvements in policies.
Stays current on recommendations for national standards and technological developments within the forensic community and assists incorporating those values into the West Valley City Forensic Unit.
Supervise Forensics staff.