Purpose: |
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Under general direction, supervise and coordinate the daily activities of personnel in support of the Crime Scene Unit of the Identification Section.
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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.
- Participates in the development and implementation of new programs.
- Establishes, reviews, and interprets standard operating practice, policy, and procedure.
- Assists in establishing crime scene and evidence guidelines.
- Assists in reviewing and maintaining the laws regulating chain of custody and crime scene investigation to include latent prints.
- Assists in preparing budget and other planning documents.
- Performs bid processing and prepares purchase orders for supplies and/or equipment.
- Conducts needs assessments and new employee orientation.
- Establishes, writes, and provides training programs and policies for staff.
- Coordinates and implements assigned projects.
- Coordinates crime scene calls and ensures appropriate personnel response.
- Coordinates information for court cases with court officers, prosecutors, and judges.
- Assists other law enforcement agencies and city departments.
- Writes, drafts, and completes reports and/or documents.
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Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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- Responsible for the 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.
- 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.
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Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) years’ experience in crime scene investigation.
- Education or experience may be substituted up to a maximum of four (4) years.
- Must possess the following skills or certifications:
- Successful completion of at least one year of approved proficiency testing.
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Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License
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