Crime Lab & Forensic 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.

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. As a proactive, data-driven agency, we take pride in being nationally recognized for excellence. Our department offers some of the finest in-house training in the country, along with numerous opportunities for growth, development, and career advancement.

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 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…