Crime Lab & Forensic Supervisor

Crime Scene Unit Supervisor

Compensation Range: $62,680.80 - $85,073.20

Please note:

This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

At the High Point Police Department, we are committed to protecting our city and building relationships with our community. Our team includes over 300 officers and professional staff who are passionate about serving others.

A rewarding career awaits you here. Join our team and play a vital role in keeping High Point a safe place to live, work, and visit.

The High Point Police Department offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer a generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed monthly pension upon retirement, vested after 5 years of service
• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

The Crime Scene Unit Supervisor has direct supervision over assigned Crime Scene Technicians involved in the examination and investigation of all types of crime scenes and accident investigations in support of law enforcement activities. The Crime Scene Unit Supervisor works in the field, monitoring subordinates' work, participating in crime scene processing, coordinating crime scene investigations with sworn personnel in the field, and ensuring that tasks are performed in accordance with standard operating procedures, regulations, and best practices.

This position allows for a significant amount of creativity and critical thinking in an effort to provide leadership to Crime Scene Technicians. The Crime Scene Unit Supervisor also performs the following duties: reviewing technical reports; creating and maintaining work schedules; completing thorough documentation of subordinates' work performance, as well as completing performance evaluations; and completing payroll and other administrative functions.

An additional responsibility is training the Crime Scene Technicians and other department personnel in the forensic disciplines and functions of the Crime Scene Unit. The Crime Scene Supervisor is also responsible for overseeing the Crime Scene Technician field training program, the training of new Crime Scene Technicians, and the performance of Field Training Technicians. The Crime Scene Unit Supervisor is also required to maintain proficiency in performing the duties of a Crime Scene Technician, which includes: photographing all types of crime and accident scenes to record the appearance of evidence using highly-skilled photographic and other evidence gathering techniques;

identifying, collecting, and securing physical evidence, such as blood, body fluids, hair and fibers, and firearms for laboratory testing and use as evidence in criminal prosecutions; searching for and developing latent prints at crime scenes; photographing and fingerprinting suspects, investigate leads, victims (including deceased individuals), and witnesses; producing castings and comparative photographs of footprints, tire tracks, and other impressions; and testifying in court.

The use of chemicals in the field may be necessary in order to perform certain tasks. A major aspect of the duties includes writing detailed reports with proper grammar and punctuation, as well as establishing and maintaining records to ensure proper chain of custody of physical evidence. Duties may include other special assignments. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Forensic Section Manager.

Specifications/Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in forensic science, biology, chemistry, criminal justice, or closely related field from an accredited institution
• Minimum of six years of experience in crime scene processing
• Must be in good standing with your current agency with no serious written reprimands within the last year
• Must be able to work crime scenes where there is graphic violence
• Must have thorough knowledge of pertinent federal and state laws and municipal ordinances and rules and regulations of the department
• Must have the ability to assign, direct, and supervise the work of subordinate personnel; to deal with the public courteously and firmly and to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication and computer skills
• Must have advanced knowledge of rules of evidence
• Must have advanced knowledge of photography
• Must be able to figure distance measurements for accurate crime scene sketches
• Possess the ability to use all the issued equipment at the required level of proficiency
• Must have advanced knowledge of methods and standards employed in forensic science
• Because of the confidential and sensitive nature of the work required, successful completion of a polygraph and background investigation is required.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License. Driver's license issued by another state must be…