Forensics Supervisor - Dallas Police (Civil Service)

City of Dallas

2d•$29 - $35

About The Position

The Forensics Supervisor oversees, guides, and counsels staff performing forensic examination, evidence gathering, analysis, and reporting for the Police Department. The role coordinates and evaluates forensic work to ensure accurate, competent evidentiary reporting and may oversee multiple complex functional areas with substantial impact on Crime Scene and Forensics operations. It supervises staff and may occasionally include managerial responsibilities. The supervisor plans and coordinates forensic operations, evaluates work quality, manages priorities and resources, supports staff development, and helps improve operational efficiency and expertise. The position requires six years of experience in crime scene investigation and analysis, along with the specified education or an accepted equivalency. The role requires availability for varying shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as 24/7 call-out. Working conditions may include exposure to bio-hazardous materials, inclement weather, and confined spaces.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Natural Sciences, or a related discipline; accepted education and experience equivalencies are listed in the posting.
Six years of experience in crime scene investigation and analysis involving identification, collection, preservation, record keeping, and evaluation of forensic evidence; accepted education and experience equivalencies are listed in the posting.
Thorough knowledge of natural sciences, forensic sciences, criminalistics, or a closely related forensic examination field.
Knowledge of advanced principles of forensic science.
Knowledge of human relations and supervision necessary to function as a first- or second-level supervisor.
Advanced ability to plan, assign, train, direct, and evaluate forensic employees.
Ability to evaluate evidence, analysis, and reporting for clarity and competency.
Ability to understand technical terminology of forensic science and related evidence.
Ability to maintain a record-keeping or work-log system.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Must pass an intensive background investigation and drug test.
Must have no felony or Class A misdemeanor convictions; no Class B misdemeanor convictions within the last ten years; and no family violence convictions.
Cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for a felony, Class A misdemeanor, or Class B misdemeanor.
Must be available for varying shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays and subject to 24/7 call-out.

Nice To Haves

Current license or certification from a professional organization such as IAI, TFSC, or AFTE.

Responsibilities

Supervise, plan, coordinate, assign, and evaluate forensic staff performing fingerprinting, laboratory analysis, and firearm or toolmark examination; direct work to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance, and provide coaching or technical direction.
Help develop and implement plans, goals, objectives, and standards; evaluate work quality and care, track evidence handling, provide training as needed, and ensure timely, detailed, and transparent reporting.
Review and adjust work priorities, project schedules, resources, and work plans; estimate staffing needs, assign work to meet deadlines, and ensure materials, laboratory equipment, and supplies are available.
Review and evaluate employees’ work for quality; provide performance evaluations and feedback, and recommend city-approved awards and recognition.
Coach, advise, counsel, and instruct employees; identify training needs and serve as a technical advisor on challenging or complex forensic situations.
Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and selecting candidates; recommend terminations and may authorize overtime.
Document, investigate, and resolve serious complaints or simple employee grievances; refer serious grievances to command and take or recommend disciplinary action as appropriate.
Research, recommend, and implement methods to improve production and effectiveness; keep current with developments and challenges in forensics and improve efficiency and subject-matter expertise.
Perform other work as needed or assigned.