Crime Scene Specialist Assistant Supervisor

OverviewThis is a promotional position within the agency. Applicants MUST currently be employed at the Marion County Forensics Service Agency***Position is responsible for providing crime scene specialist and investigation activities for public safety agencies throughout Marion County. Assists in the development and implementation of crime scene scientific programs; confers with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to coordinate work activities at scenes and/or in the laboratory. Provides preliminary analysis of collected crime scene evidence. Provides testimony as an expert in court as needed. Ensures that the total work product meets all appropriate scientific, legal and accreditation requirements. Trains new employees as assigned. Position is responsible for assisting the Crime Scene Specialist Supervisor in daily operations and/or functioning of the unit in their absence. Position includes evaluating and supervising their designated section/unit’s employees and may include input in performance evaluations. Under minimum supervision, may provide overall direction, management, and supervision to their assigned element of the Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Laboratory. In the absence of the Crime Scene Specialist Supervisor, provides work direction, training, and supervision to subordinates. Position reports to the Crime Scene Specialist Supervisor.Agency SummaryThe purpose and mission of the Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency is to serve the Marion County Community and supports the needs of the Criminal Justice System by providing services in Crime Scene Processing, Forensic Document Examinations, Latent Print Processing and Examination, Blood Alcohol Analysis, Fire Debris Analysis, Seized Drugs Analysis, Firearms Examinations and NIBIN, DNA and Serology Analysis and Forensic Evidence Technician (Morgue Liaison) services. The agency cultivates a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer . All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.Position ResponsibilitiesResponsible for forensic support in the identification, preservation, and collection of forensic evidence at crime scenes, providing a wide variety of crime scene activities involving crimes against persons (homicides, suicides, rapes, aggravated assaults, etc., to include fingerprint processing, DNA collection/swabbing, and firearm evidence) Ensures that appropriate quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) methodologies are employed throughout their section of the laboratory, per accreditation guidelines Provides expert testimony in courtAssists supervisors to develop, implement, and provide technical guidance to all employees within the laboratory to include QA/QCImplements newly developed forensic and crime scene technologies Reviews statistical data and ensures compliance with appropriate scientific, legal and government regulationsRecommends modification of practices to the section supervisor, as required, for operation of sectionServes as liaison between IMCFSA and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure that scientific and administrative support is providedConducts training, as directed, for local agencies to include basic evidence technician courses, crime scene courses and specialized forensic applications courses for the proper collection of evidence in the forensic disciplines of drug chemistry, trace chemistry, questions documents, latent prints, DNA, serology, and firearms and/or toolmarksAttends seminars, meetings, and conferences to incorporate new developments into laboratory case workPresents results of laboratory research at conferences and/or publish results in scientific journalsAt the direction of and/or in the absence of the Crime Scene Specialist Supervisor, the Crime Scene Specialist Assistant Supervisor shall fulfill the position responsibilities as outlined within the Crime Scene Specialist Supervisor job description. Must maintain confidentiality at all times. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to timeQualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Criminology, or related science courses maybe considered, with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Crime Scene Specialist. Must possess a Crime Scene Certification through the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board. Incumbent shall maintain proficiency through annual proficiency testing. Incumbent must be willing and capable of completing an internal/external training program determined by the Crime Scene Specialist Supervisor and the Quality Assurance Program, and capable of completing additional management and specialized training, as required or available, from Federal, State and Local agencies, and other organizations. Must be able to establish and set priorities according to time sensitive information in order to have continued success in this position. Must be able to communicate effectively in oral, verbal, and written formats.Preferred Job Requirements And QualificationsMaster’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Criminology, or related science courses, including minimum qualifications listed.