Supervising Identification Technician

City of Detroit•Michigan, MI

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, supervises employees engaged in preparing, classifying, searching, verifying and maintaining identification and arrest records. This role involves preparing work schedules, determining work priorities, instructing and training staff, initiating and processing background checks, reviewing and inspecting work, performing and advising on difficult cases, communicating changes in practices and procedures, ensuring proper operation of specialized equipment, evaluating work performance, and interfacing with other law enforcement agencies.

Requirements

High School graduation or G.E.D.
Four (4) years of recent progressive experience in identification and fingerprint work.

Responsibilities

Prepare work schedules for civilian and sworn police employees involved in preparing, classifying, searching, and maintaining identification and arrest records.
Determine work priorities in conformance with police procedures.
Instruct and train staff on proper identification techniques, policies, and procedures.
Initiate and process background checks for Police Department new hires and any department requiring police clearances.
Review and inspect work to ensure conformance with Department procedures.
Perform and/or advise staff on difficult cases.
Review and communicate changes in practices and procedures to supervised staff.
Ensure proper operation and care of specialized equipment used in the work unit.
Evaluate work performance and counsel staff on work improvement and professional development.
Monitor staff performance and recommend disciplinary action as needed.
Interface with other law enforcement agencies in sharing information.
Prepare and maintain required records and reports.
Perform any of the work supervised and related duties, as needed.