| Purpose: |
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Under general direction, this position supervises and coordinates the daily activities of personnel in support of the Latent Print Section. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Analyzes and compares latent print evidence.
- Writes detailed reports of analysis.
- Assists in the development and implementation of forensic methods and programs.
- Oversees the interpretation, evaluation, review, and quality of analytical results, laboratory reports, and work records.
- Oversees and assists in departmental proficiency tests and quality assurance duties.
- Establishes, reviews, and interprets standard operating practice, policy, and procedure.
- Assists in reviewing and maintaining the laws regulating chain of custody and latent print investigation.
- Provides input, planning, and monitoring regarding laboratory's budget, including needs, long-range goals, plans, and resources.
- Acts as department's liaison.
- Oversees the training of latent print examiners.
- Establishes, writes, and provides training programs and policies.
- Participates in continuing education.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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Responsible for full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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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.
- Knowledge of the principles of forensic latent print analysis and automated fingerprint identification systems.
- Knowledge of appropriate laboratory equipment, scientific instrumentation, and physical examinations as applied to the laws governing criminal investigations.
- Skill in establishing and improving practice, policy, procedure, safety, and training manuals for the section.
- 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 obtain, interpret, and present results of examination and analysis.
- Ability to plan, organize, develop, perform, and supervise original research in the development of new and improved methods of analysis and laboratory procedures.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of work 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.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- 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.
- Must be able to obtain International Association for Identification Latent Print Certification within twelve (12) months from the date of hire.
- Valid Texas Class C Driver License.
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