Forensic Services Supervisor

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, this position provides and oversees support functions for law enforcement activities. The incumbents lead professional, technical, and analytical work in crime analysis and forensics. They manage research methods and tools, ensure compliance with regulations and procedures, and gather information according to standards. Additionally, they produce detailed statistical reports, supervise the collection and analysis of crime data, and assist detectives with case development and resolution.

They create charts, graphs, maps, and spreadsheets to facilitate analysis and prepare crime trend reports for presentation at command staff meetings. The incumbents oversee professional public safety analysis staff, including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and assisting with hiring, discipline, and termination decisions. This position reports to a Division Commander or their designee.

Possesses comprehensive knowledge of forensic investigation principles, procedures, and standards. Familiar with legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to forensic work, including chain of custody, evidence handling, and documentation. Has extensive understanding of criminal justice systems, law enforcement operations, and forensic science techniques. Demonstrates strong skills in data collection, analysis, and detailed report writing. Experienced in using forensic software and tools. Keeps current with the latest developments, trends, and technological advancements in forensic science and criminal investigation.

Able to communicate effectively and tactfully with law enforcement personnel, legal professionals, and the public. Capable of following and interpreting complex oral and written instructions and documentation.

Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high-quality communication and interacts within the department and division, and with co-workers and the public.

Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under “Essential Job Functions.”

Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, city policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attends work regularly and adheres to city policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time‑off requests.

Maintains an enthusiastic, self‑reliant and self‑starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment. Seeks expert or experienced advice when necessary.

Shares knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and departmental benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all department employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees, staffers and managers in other departments, representatives from organizations, and the public to maintain good will toward the department and project a good departmental image. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons to…