Chief Criminalist Supervisor

Monthly Salary: $6,427 - $11,241

Listing Expiration Date: 

July 2, 2026

Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications for this position with their application.

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Requirements & Qualifications:

The incumbent is required to have:

  • a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; preference will be given to those with a degree in a closely related scientific field;
  • five years of forensic laboratory experience with preference to those with experience and certification in the relevant laboratory section;
  • strong decision-making, leadership, supervisory, communication (both oral and written), instructional, time management and organizational skills; and
  • a current valid driver’s license.

Incumbent is required to submit a DNA standard for quality control purposes.

Incumbent will be required to complete post offer, pre-employment testing per Department policy.

Physical Requirements:

Heavy lifting (20 to 50 pounds) and walking (up to 2 miles a day) on an occasional basis are required. Must have the ability to differentiate colors and have 20/20 corrected vision. Must have the ability to sit for prolonged periods of time to perform laboratory bench work. Exposure to hazardous materials and working conditions exist.

Job Description

  • Supervise section personnel via tracking the progress of each section member on an ongoing basis. Ensure laboratory top management is informed of significant events involving section operations or section personnel.
  • Evaluate each member’s skills and abilities to ensure all training and development needs are being met and communicate expectations to each section member. 
  • Ensure casework is assigned efficiently and effectively and coordinate section activities. Provide direction and establish priorities for section personnel. 
  • Ensure section activities are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, accreditation criteria and legal mandates.  Identify problems and possible causes, evaluate courses of action and develop alternate solutions.
  • Ensure section personnel are maintaining appropriate levels of safety assurance and that proper safety equipment is available to section staff.
  • Perform reviews of section casework and output to continually improve the operations of the section.
  • Oversee section resources to ensure section personnel are provided the resources needed to effectively perform their duties.
  • Ensure new methodologies are researched and recommended for implementation. Provide guidance and recommendations of resources to facilitate implementation of new technologies
  • Establish, write and ensure publication of section operation manuals.
  • Monitor compliance with established section procedures and training programs.
  • Remain current in technical qualifications and certifications through continuing education opportunities and casework analysis.
  • Safely perform duties; may be exposed to hazardous materials, inclement weather and working conditions.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance. Occasionally required to be on-call to respond to crime scenes, work mandatory overtime and flexible hours when necessary.
  • Perform other duties as required, or as assigned by laboratory management.