Data is as of 6/15/2025.
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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Forensic Supervisor - Crime Scene
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 12232 Salary Grade: OF5
Approved: April 26, 1999 Last Revised: March 14, 2025

Purpose:
 

Under general direction, this position supervises and coordinates the daily activities of personnel in support of the Crime Scene Unit of the Forensic Science Department.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Participates in the development and implementation of new programs.
  2. Establishes, reviews, and interprets standard operating practice, policy, and procedure.
  3. Assists in establishing crime scene and evidence guidelines.
  4. Assists in reviewing and maintaining the laws regulating chain of custody and crime scene investigation to include latent prints.
  5. Assists in preparing budget and other planning documents.
  6. Performs bid processing and prepares purchase orders for supplies and/or equipment.
  7. Conducts needs assessments and new employee orientation.
  8. Establishes, writes, and provides training programs and policies for staff.
  9. Coordinates and implements assigned projects.
  10. Coordinates crime scene calls and ensures appropriate personnel response.
  11. Coordinates information for court cases with court officers, prosecutors, and judges.
  12. Assists other law enforcement agencies and City departments.
  13. Writes, drafts, and completes reports and/or documents.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of City practice, policy, procedure, statutes, and ordinances. 
  • Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles. 
  • Skill in oral and written communications.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to train others.
  • Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years’ experience performing relevant forensic casework at an accredited forensic laboratory..Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
  • Graduation with an academic doctorate degree in a related field may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • Successful completion of at least one (1) year of approved proficiency testing.
  • Valid Texas Class C Driver License.
  • Texas Forensic Science Commission Forensic Analyst License (per 37 Tex. Admin. code Chapter 651 to add Subchapter C and subchapter D, (4) must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.