Position Title:

Crime Lab Supervisor

Job Description:

Under the general direction of the Crime Lab /Evidence Unit Director, incumbent provides day-to-day supervision of Crime Lab personnel and lab operations while also performing duties related to crime scene processing, and evidence collection. Provides technical guidance and training to Crime Lab personnel. Responds to work-related complaints. Reviews laboratory reports and ensures department policies and procedures are properly implemented and consistent with forensic standards. Evaluates job performance of Crime Lab personnel and addresses personnel problems, as needed. Provides expert testimony relative to crime scene findings. Incumbents in this role function as working supervisor.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Graveyard/night shift supervisor
Supervises, monitors, and evaluates the performance of Crime Lab personnel.
While performing all of the regular duties of the Crime Scene Technicians, makes work assignments in response to all incoming calls and pending Crime Lab requests.
Assists with development, implementation and administration of Crime Lab policies and procedures. Reviews, recommends action, and generally ensures compliance with national, state and local forensic laboratory standards.
Reviews and ensures that all laboratory reports and laboratory procedures are accurate, consistent, and in compliance with Police Department policies and recognized forensic standards.
Provides technical guidance and training to Crime Lab personnel in the forensic sciences, crime scene processing, photography, equipment use, and courtroom testimony.
Prepares court exhibits using a variety of resources such as photographic equipment for cases involving Crime Lab activities, and provides expert testimony in court on forensic procedures pertaining to crime scene investigation, fingerprints, photography, or other forms of forensic evidence.
Establishes and administers staff schedules, including review of requests for time off and required training.
Responds to requests from Police Department management and police officers to resolve
work-related complaints.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
This position may require operation of a city owned vehicle as part of regularly assigned duties. If operation of a city owned motor vehicle is required, candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle records check as part of the hiring process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice (Criminalistics), or other related field, plus prior experience as a Crime Scene Technician II for the Salt Lake City Police Department Crime Laboratory or a similar forensic laboratory. In addition, completion of at least 80 hours of approved
outside training related to one of the forensic disciplines recognized by the International Association for Identification (IAI), the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), or other recognized professional forensic organization. Experience and education may be substituted on a year for year basis.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, using a variety of techniques and equipment such as a two way radio, mobile data transmitters, computers, and telephones.
Ability to physically reach crime scenes by walking, lying down, crawling, climbing, or bending.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department Management, supervisors, coworkers, other employees, professional peers, court representatives, other public safety agencies, and the general public.
Successful completion of the Civil Service Examination process, which includes a background review, polygraph examination, and chemical drug and alcohol screen, if incumbent has not completed it as a Salt Lake City employee.
Possession of a valid state driver’s license or Utah driving privilege card.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior supervisory experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Graveyard/night shift
Moderate physical activity is required to push, pull, or lift medium weights. May experience uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, bending, climbing, crouching, and lying down. Exposure to chemicals and disagreeable elements such as death scenes, dead bodies, heat, cold, dust, and various inclement weather conditions.
Exposure to dead bodies. May be required to manipulate dead bodies to accommodate photographs and fingerprints.
Subject to call-out after regularly scheduled shift on an as needed basis.
Intermittent exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

POSITION SALARY RANGE

$26.58 - $45.90

DEPARTMENT

Police

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

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