Internal - Assistant Crime Scene Supervisor

the wake county bureau of forensic services is seeking adedicated and highly skilled assistant crime scene supervisor to support investigative operations and provide leadership within the crime scene science division.

this role is responsible for investigating crime scenes within wake county.

the assistant crime scene supervisor is responsible for:

• interviewing witnesses, victims, and investigating officers to determine investigative scope and evidence‑collection strategies
• investigating crime scenes located or initiated within the geographic jurisdiction of wake county at the request of law enforcement
• identifying, documenting, collecting, packaging, and transporting physical evidence
• maintaining the integrity and chain of custody for all evidence
• processing and testing evidence in a laboratory environment using appropriate chemicals, equipment, and forensic techniques
• preparing detailed reports, assisting in the identification of deceased individuals or suspects
• providing day‑to‑day supervision of crime scene investigators in the absence of the squad supervisor
• reviewing reports, evidence forms, and other legal documentation submitted by csi staff

* note: a criminal background check, credit check, polygraph examination, and drug test will be required.

the wake county bureau of forensic services was established by the north carolina general assembly in 1937 in an effort to provide for the better enforcement of the criminal laws in wake county. The bureau is a multidisciplinary forensic bureau that functions as an independent criminal justice agency serving all law enforcement agencies having jurisdiction in wake county. The bureau's mission is to continuously strive for perfection while setting the highest standards in crime scene investigation, forensic analysis of evidence, and collection of criminal arrest information.

The bureau is comprised of approximately 87 full-time employees divided into three divisions: the crime scene science division, the laboratory sciences division, and the identification division. The crime scene science division's responsibility is to provide crime scene investigation services to law enforcement agencies within wake county. The laboratory sciences division is responsible for the forensic analysis of evidence including dna examination, latent print examination services, firearms examination, controlled substance analysis, dwi blood drug/alcohol analysis, digital evidence examination, photographic services, and facial recognition examinations.

The identification division is divided into a civil identification unit and a criminal identification unit. The civil identification unit is tasked with providing public fingerprinting services. The criminal identification unit is responsible for the identity verification, collection of fingerprints and photographs, and the collection of statutorily required dna collection kits upon all individuals arrested in wake county for offenses authorizing such collections.

For more detailed information regarding the wake county bureau of forensic services and the services provided, please see our website at the following address: www.wake.gov/bureau.

• bachelor's degree in physical, natural or forensic science, criminal justice or
• related field
  two years of experience in crime scene investigation, forensic evidence collection, or law enforcement investigation
• valid driver's license and "safe" driving record
• iai crime scene certification required within 1 year of…