Supervising Identification Technician - Current DPD Employees

City of Detroit•Michigan, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role involves supervising employees engaged in preparing, classifying, searching, verifying, and maintaining identification and arrest records. The position requires preparing work schedules, determining work priorities, instructing and training staff on identification techniques, policies, and procedures. Responsibilities also include initiating and processing background checks, reviewing and inspecting work, performing and advising on difficult cases, communicating changes in practices, ensuring proper equipment operation, 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.

Nice To Haves

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.
The Detroit Police Department's pre-employment background screening process includes a review of your social media account(s). To continue with the application process, you must provide all names and/or social media handles associated with your social media account(s); including but not limited to any of the following social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, Twitter, Google, YouTube, Snapchat, LinkedIn, etc.

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 the 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 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.