Crime Scene Supervisor
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 90032 - 108380
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforcededicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you have apassion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants pleaseconsider the following opportunity.
Purpose
The Crime Scene Supervisor oversees the Forensics Divisionpersonnel involved in evidence identification preservation collection andanalysis ensuring recognized techniques within the parameters of the forensicscience field are implemented and followed.
Essential Functions
Crime Scene Processing
- Monitor Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) calls for service and assignments related to forensic personnel to ensure responses are appropriate and efficient.
- Respond to crime scenes and other locations to guide and assist members in processing digital and physical evidence.
- Review documentation to ensure timely completion submission and accuracy.
- Conduct and maintain records of Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) processes including inspections of vehicles equipment personnel and department property.
- Provide guidance support and training on forensic-related duties and responsibilities to law enforcement members and partners.
- Serve as a credible witness in court and administrative proceedings.
- Serve as the subject matter expert in crime scene and evidence processing.
Supervision/Administration
- Supervise the daily work of the Crime Scene Investigators I and II Forensic Investigators and other members under the command of the Forensics Division.
- Manage the duties and functions of criminal records to include the efficient operation of the Forensic identification systems including latent print and criminal record databases.
- Compile data and prepare review and complete narrative and statistical reports and documentation of work completed including crime scene diagrams.
- Conduct and maintain records of MPD processes including inspection of vehicles equipment personal and departmental property.
- Schedule establish and maintain appropriate staffing levels.
- Assist with hiring processes including drafting job announcements attending career fairs and recruiting events interviewing candidates conducting orientation and onboarding new employees.
- Ensure the proficiency and productivity of subordinate staff.
- Coach counsel and evaluate employees in a manner that is consistent with training departmental directives Code of Conduct standard operating procedures and city policies.
- Conduct investigations into the conduct of staff; recommend disciplinary action as appropriate.
- Assist in budget management including personnel overtime and operating budgets; purchase equipment and supplies pursuant to City policies and procedures.
- Ensure the efficient use of forensic resources including personnel equipment and financial resources by planning prioritizing delegating supervising and reviewing the work of Forensic Division personnel.
We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who areinterested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during thehiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of1990 as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)of 2008.
Conditions of Employment
The Crime Scene Supervisor must:
- Be flexible with shift hours including nights weekends holidays and overtime to meet operational demands often with little notice such as in the event of an emergency or staff shortage.
- Work in the field responding to and investigating crime scenes.
- Possess the ability to professionally handle exposure to death dead bodies in various states of decomposition biohazards and other unpleasant conditions.
- Perform medium physicalactivity including walking climbing crawling kneeling reaching pushing pulling and lifting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
- Withstand exposure to extreme weather conditions noise and other hazards.
- Complete a minimum of 80 hours of training identified by the Milwaukee Police Department related to crime scene processing forensic disciplines and/or leadership within two years of appointment.
NOTE: Candidates must pass an MPD background investigationbefore hire. Per the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) securitypolicy your application will be rejected if you have been convicted of afelony.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree preferred in criminal justice science computer science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
- Three years of experience performing forensic-related duties including crime scene processing forensic photography and digital imaging digital and multimedia evidence processing or the identification preservation collection and analysis of physical digital biological or latent print evidence including the identification and processing of suspects.
- Valid drivers license at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may alsobe considered.
NOTICE:Please do not attach your academic transcriptsto your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidateseducation as part of the background screening process prior to extending anyjob offers.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience leading staff and/or projects.
Knowledge Skills Abilities & Other Characteristics
TECHNICAL
- General knowledge of law enforcement practices.
- Ability to read maps and navigate throughout the City of Milwaukee.
- Ability to observe and recall details.
- Ability to apply techniques for gathering and preserving physical evidence and for gathering recovering and managing digital evidence.
- Ability to apply forensic techniques and best practices including the use of digital equipment lighting filtration infrared and ultraviolet techniques.
- Ability to use powders and chemicals to process scenes for physical evidence and subsequent lifting/photographing.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply standard techniques for the classification development transfer and chemical processing of physical evidence.
- Ability to read and understand work-related documents.
- Ability to apply the rules of evidence and court methods.
- Proficiency using the Microsoft Office suite including Outlook Word and Excel.
- Ability to use various specialized databases for fingerprint analysis and identification.
- Ability to perform quality control and verification work accurately.
- Thorough understanding of techniques equipment and processes related to forensic photography.
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL
- Customer service skills empathy and tact to serve the public respectfully and represent the department positively.
- Ability to provide services in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with sworn and civilian staff counterparts in the intelligence and law enforcement communities representatives of City departments elected officials and the public.
- Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with others whose backgrounds may differ from ones own.
- Data compilation and written communication skills to be able to produce charts maps and narrative reports to communicate findings in a concise and well-organized manner.
- Verbal communication skills including the ability to respond to questions explain complex technical information and provide testimony in court.
CRITICAL THINKING AND PROFESSIONALISM
- Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
- Ability to plan and accomplish work manage multiple assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Ability to handle sensitive information carefully.
- Situational awareness and the ability to remain composed during stressful situations.
- Ability to use positive coping skills to handle frequent exposure to the details of events crimes and tragedies.
- Analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills; sound judgment.
- Honesty and the ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality regarding all police matters.
- Ability to adhere to City of Milwaukee departmental and divisional policies; applicable ordinances; the MPD Code of Conduct and Standard Operating Procedures; and forensic science standards and best practices.
- Commitment to continuous learning and to participation in job-related training and professional organizations such as the International Association for Identification to maintain current knowledge and skills in forensics analysis.
SUPERVISORY
- Ability to assign duties set performance standards monitor work in progress evaluate performance and make hiring recommendations.
- Ability to provide guidance and training and to coach team members to success.
- Ability to foster an environment of inclusion wherein all employees are treated respectfully are valued for their strengths and feel that they can safely express themselves.
Current Salary
The current salary range (Pay Range 2LN) is$90032-$108380annually and the current resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukeeresidents is$93634-$112715 annually.Appointment above the minimumis possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and issubject to approval.
BENEFITS:
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefitprogram which includes the following:
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Onsite Clinic Services
- OnsiteEmployee Assistance Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Tuition Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
- Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Commuter Value Pass
For full details of the benefits offered by the City ofMilwaukee please visit Process THE SELECTION PROCESSwill be job-related and willconsist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of educationexperience and/or responses to supplemental questions a written orperformance test a structured interview or other assessment methods. TheDepartment of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the mostqualified candidates to structured interviews and performance interviews may include written exercises. Selection processcomponent weights will be determined by further analysis of the job. INITIAL FILING DATE The selection process will beheld as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt ofapplications may be discontinued at any time after this date without priornotice. However recruitment may continue until the Citys needs have been applicants will be notified of the date time and place of the selectionprocess components. Unless required by law the City of Milwaukee will notprovide alternative dates or times for the selection process. The applicant isresponsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the timeand place designated by the City of Milwaukee. EEO 102 The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and isan equal opportunity employer.Additional Information
Conclusion
Required Experience:
Manager
