Msp Crime Scene Section Supervisor

Introduction

This position is for the MSP Crime Scene Technician Supervisor classification and is located at the MSP Forensic Sciences Division HQ in Pikesville, MD. The position is responsible for the Northern Region of the state which includes Howard, Baltimore, Harford and Cecil Counties.

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MSP Forensic Sciences Division, 221 Milford Mill Road, Pikesville, MD 21208

This position analyzes crime scenes to render an opinion as to the scientific value of all forms of evidence in order to identify, collect, record and preserve for further analysis. This position may also be required to perform analysis and render scientific opinions in court related to one or more of the three specialized Units:
Bullet Trajectory Analysis, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, and Shoe & Tire Classification Analysis. In addition, this position supervises all subordinate crime scene analysts within the Crime Scene Section.

• Supervise Crime Scene Technicians: supervises, directs and coordinates crime scene analysis/processing and analytical casework and conducts technical and administrative reviews to ensure scientifically sound and SOP compliant methods were utilized.
• Initial Crime Scene Analysis.
• Detailed Evidence Interpretation/Examination.
• Additional Forensic Functions: including attending autopsies, preparation of scale diagrams, technical scale photography, proper use of chemical reagents, preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate and informative reports.

• Education
  : A Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, forensic sciences, chemistry, biology, geology or related physical or natural science from an accredited college or university.
• Experience
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  Five years of experience identifying, collecting, recording and preserving physical evidence at crime and disaster scenes including experience in providing testimony as an expert witness in moot or criminal court.
• Notes
  :
  • Candidates may substitute additional experience identifying, collecting, recording and preserving physical evidence at crime and disaster scenes, including experience in providing expert testimony, on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
  • Candidates may substitute additional experience at another accredited crime laboratory performing equivalent work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
  • Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree in the above physical, natural or forensic sciences from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.
  • Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree in the above physical, natural or forensic sciences from an accredited college or university for two years of the required experience.

• Experience working as a field trainer responsible for on-the-job training, evaluating and guiding lower level Crime Scene Technicians.
• Experience working in an acting capacity role in the absence of a Crime Scene Technician Supervisor.
• Working independently within a system without daily supervisory contact.

• Employees in this classification will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Candidates appointed to this classification must possess the certification or license required by the governing body of the forensic discipline associated with the job duties for the specific position.

• In accordance with Public Safety Article, Section 2-204(b)(6) of the Annotated Code of Maryland, candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening, a physical examination, submission of a DNA sample, and a complete criminal background investigation, to include a polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate by the hiring agency.
• Employees in this classification are subject to random substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
• Employees in this…