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Supervisor - Violent Crimes Division

Starting Monthly Salary: $4,339

Listing Expiration Date: 

January 28, 2026

Brief Job Description

  • Direct and schedule clerical staff; review work and performance of staff, render disciplinary action when necessary. Maintain personnel jackets for all clerical staff.
  • Interview and make hiring decisions regarding staff vacancies.
  • Train new employees and facilitate the upgrading of current staff's abilities.
  • Maintain personal computer-based tracking system, e.g., investigative reports and completed cases.
  • Assist with typing, dictation, and transcription of reports and CDs/DVDs. Formulate reports through the compilation of information from logs, reports, and files.
  • Provide and disseminate appropriate Victim Services related information to victims and their family members.
  • Maintain reliable and predictable attendance. Must have the ability to work flexible hours, overtime, respond to call-outs, and weekends when element needs arise.
  • Maintain office supplies and perform other duties as required or as requested by division commanders.
  • Assist the Division Administrative Assistant III (division secretary) as needed, to include completing reports, division correspondence, etc. in their absence.
  • Perform related duties as required.

Requirements & Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Must reside within 30 statute miles of Kansas City, Missouri city limits during employment

  • Previous supervisory experience is preferred

  • Must be proficient in the use of a personal computer, have knowledge of computer basics, and have strong communication, time management, and scheduling skills.

  • Independent judgment is required.

  • May be assigned to an element with staffing on a 24-hour basis.

  • Incumbent will be required to complete a timed typing exercise (50 words per minute with 10 or fewer errors in 5 minutes).

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