Forensic Services Supervisor

A Forensic Services Supervisor is responsible for the Crime Scene Unit within the Forensic Services Division. An employee in this class manages the civilian Crime Scene Unit, which is a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week unit that is responsible for the examination and investigation of crime scenes for identification, collection, preservation, and evaluation of evidence through the Crime Scene Unit Shift Supervisor.

An employee in this class has direct supervision over personnel working in the laboratory and/or in the field, including work assignments and ensuring that tasks are performed in accordance with standard operating procedures, regulations, and accreditation standards. Specific supervisory duties include: ensuring accreditation requirements are instituted and maintained; developing, approving, and maintaining unit specific training programs; conducting, monitoring, and documenting training progress of all unit personnel;

documenting authorization for unit personnel to conduct specific analyses/functions upon completion of competency testing; generating, reviewing/updating, and approving unit standard operating procedures; and ensuring compliance by personnel under their supervision. Additional responsibilities may include: representing the department on a state appointed task force; overseeing the professional development of assigned personnel, developing in-service training, and administering certification and proficiency tests; and researching, developing, and implementing new laboratory and field methods and equipment for utilization in the section.

A Forensic Services Supervisor is responsible for maintaining quality assurance standards, ensuring safe working conditions, and assisting the Forensic Services Manager with various assignments, including the preparation of budgetary information, monthly reports, and associated tasks. A Forensic Services Supervisor is also responsible for providing expert testimony in court, as well as accompanying other Forensic Services Division personnel assigned to their unit to court in order to review and formally critique their expert witness testimony presentations.

A Forensic Services Supervisor is also responsible for research and development activities within their unit, and the final review and approval of new equipment, techniques, and procedures instituted within their respective unit; may also research federal, state, and local grant opportunities available for their unit; will assist in the preparation of grant proposals, and preparing quarterly grant status reports; and is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations.

This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.

The Forensic Services Supervisor is a civilian classification. An incumbent in this class is an administrative supervisor and will be responsible for reviewing complex technical reports and assisting with the decision-making process to determine appropriate methods of analysis, both within a laboratory setting and at a crime scene. Supervision is received from the Forensic Services Manager who reviews work through observation, reports, conferences, and results achieved.

The work may require exposure to dangerous and toxic chemicals. Incumbents are subject to emergency call-out. This class is FLSA exempt-professional.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Please detail all related education and experience on your submitted application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of an application.

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All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree.
• At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience performing crime scene processing, latent print comparisons, or as a criminalist in a laboratory actively engaged in the forensic…