Forensic Services Supervisor

Duties

Examples of Essential Duties

• Establishes and enforces procedures for the accountability and integrity of evidence and case records in one or more units of the Forensic Services Section.
• Develops and maintains unit specific manuals.
• Ensures proper training of employees.
• Establishes and enforces procedures for the casework performed, analyses and results reported, and quality assurance thereof in one or more units of the Forensic Services Section.
• Supports the objectives of the Forensic Services Section regarding budget, human resources and productively by monitoring progress and preparing associated documentation for one or more units of the Forensic Services Section.
• Monitors attendance and workflow to optimize the efficiency of work performed in one or more of the units of the Forensic Services Section.
• Maintains communication and networks outside of the Forensic Services Section in order to further the mission of the Section.
• Participates in professional forums.
• Communicates with peers and customers in a professional manner.
• Cultivates a positive working environment by incorporating teamwork and wellness strategies for one or more units within the Forensic Services Section.
• Assists other Forensic Services personnel as necessary to assure proper functioning of the unit or section.

Examples of Other Duties

• Prepares and delivers presentations on forensic services to community groups.
• May attend training sessions, both locally and out-of-state, to keep abreast of new developments and learn new techniques.
• May attend conferences and meetings to gather information and represent the unit or section.
• Performs other related duties as required.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in a biological or physical science, criminalistics, criminal justice, law enforcement, computer science, information technology, or a related field.
Plus
• Five (5) years' experience in forensics, computer forensics or evidence collection.
• (Qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.)

Licenses and Certificates

• Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
• Some positions may require certification through the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) as a Certified Computer Forensics Examiner (CCFE) and Certified Electronic Evidence Collection Specialist (CEECS).
• Some positions may require certification in A+ by the Computing Technology Industry Association.

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