Crime Scene Supervisor

Posted 4 days ago | Apply before September 29, 2026

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Corpus Christi | Police Civilian | Full Time

$ 63,.05 USD

$ 63,.05 USD

The Crime Scene Unit Supervisor oversees the personnel and activities of the Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Unit. CSIs are engaged in the processing of crime scenes, which includes the documentation, collection, processing, and analysis of evidence. Reporting to the Assistant Crime Lab Manager, the Crime Scene Supervisor is responsible for work assignments and job performance in the unit, ensuring appropriate training, development, and support for CSI personnel.

The supervisor's duties include both operational and administrative tasks and responding to crime scenes in a working capacity. This person is responsible for ensuring compliance with all department and city regulations, legal requirements, and accreditation standards, taking corrective or preventative action as appropriate. The Crime Scene Unit Supervisor is considered a key management position in the division's organizational structure and for accreditation purposes.

• Supports and executes goals, objectives, and strategic vision set by department and division leadership
• Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees
• Determines resource requirements and makes recommendations to division leadership
• Monitors radio and computer-aided dispatch (CAD) traffic; maintains awareness of CSI whereabouts and activities
• Conducts technical and administrative reviews of crime scene reports and supporting documentation
• Ensures compliance with all City and CCPD practices, policies, and procedures, as well as laboratory and accreditation standards and state/federal law
• Acts as liaison with internal and external stakeholders (investigators, district attorneys, other agencies, etc.); establishes and maintains effective working relationships
• Ensures staff receive adequate instruction and guidance required for satisfactory job performance
• Evaluates and verifies employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques, as well as through counseling, mentoring, and formal reviews; addresses disciplinary or performance-related issues
• Ensures proper labor relations and conditions of employment are maintained
• Solicits feedback from subordinates to determine needs, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Identifies exceptional performance and makes recommendations for appropriate recognition
• Briefs division leadership on major crime scenes, critical incidents, and other significant events; keeps division leadership informed on general activities
• Anticipates potential risks or developing problems and takes action to mitigate them; seeks appropriate guidance from division leadership as appropriate; works proactively
• Testifies in court as expert witness as required
• Evaluates and documents testimony of subordinates per accreditation standards
• Acts as point of contact between PD command staff, investigators, and CSIs
• Determines necessary additional equipment and resources for large/complex incidents
• Assists CSIs in a working capacity as well as a technical/advisory resource
• Ensures scene safety and that appropriate procedures are being followed
• Operates various instruments and equipment used to digitally capture information, such as laser scanners, digital cameras, and unmanned aerial systems (drones)
• In consultation with investigators, makes final determination on evidentiary/analytical value of items observed or collected at scene
• Attends conferences, seminars, and advanced training sessions related to job
• Keeps abreast of scientific or technological advancements by reading technical journals and other…