Employment Opportunity


Crime Scene Supervisor

DeKalb County Government, Decatur, Georgia

Salary: $50,325-$81,024 Annually

Final Filing Date: May 23, 2025

The purpose of this classification is to supervise the processing of and to process crime scenes on an assigned shift for the Police department.

Duties and Requirements Click to read more

Duties

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

  • Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
  • Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.
  • Processes crime scenes; examines crime scenes for evidence; identifies, collects, and preserves physical evidence; performs crime scene photography and sketching; maintains control and chain-of-custody over physical evidence collected; ensures proper handling, packing, and transport of evidence to crime laboratories; and performs crime scene processing according to established rules, regulations and procedures.
  • Processes evidence; tests, evaluates and compares trace evidence; utilizes established laboratory techniques and processes; and completes and submits reports regarding the testing, evaluation and comparing of evidence.
  • Processes and examines latent print cards; utilizes the latest technology and methods available in the development of latent prints; and evaluates and identifies latent prints to known inked impressions.
  • Documents all investigative information; prepares detailed case reports and records; enters/uploads information into department databases; and verifies accuracy and completeness of information.
  • Participates in court activities; prepares cases for prosecution; and testifies in judicial proceedings regarding findings and procedures used in evidence collection and processing.
  • Attends and facilitates shift meetings, training sessions and seminars as required to remain knowledgeable of departmental operations, to promote improved job performance, and to stay current with changing policies, procedures, codes, investigation techniques, and criminal/civil case law.
  • Operates and maintains a motor vehicle, digital camera, video camera, forensic processing tools and equipment, fingerprinting tools and equipment, laboratory tools and equipment, etc.

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

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science or related field is required;
  • Three years of experience in crime scene investigation to include lead or supervisory experience;
  • -OR- any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Required License/ Certifications
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license;
  • Must obtain Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council Crime Scene Technician certification within one (1) year of employment.

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Posted: April 25, 2025


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