Crime Scene Supervisor

JOB
Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton!At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job — it’s your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported.Why Boca Raton?As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to their employees: Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plansGenerous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidaysContinuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of serviceWork-Life Balance: Flexible work scheduleRetirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose fromWhether you're starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed. Apply now and join the city that’s building careers and shaping a stronger tomorrow!Supervises the daily functions of the Crime Scene Unit; provides onsite technical expertise; processes and collects evidence at crime scenes; does related work as required. Work is performed under the supervision of the Forensic Services Manager.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Supervises and evaluates crime scene unit employees.Plans, schedules, evaluates, and counsels crime scene unit staff on work performance to ensure compliance with department policies and procedures.Trains crime scene unit personnel.Responsible for purchasing and maintenance of crime scene unit supplies and equipment.Processes crime scenes including photographs, evidence collection, diagrams, and other pertinent information.Responsible for lab safety requirements.Responds to major scenes to supervise analysis of evidentiary material and laboratory examinations.Testifies in court as an expert witness.Performs related tasks as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A two-year degree in Forensic Science or related field or other specialized training in Forensic Science.Minimum of six (6) years of experience in a full-time crime scene investigation role.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSCompletion of an industry recognized basic fingerprint courseSupervisory experience is preferred.Possession of Crime Scene certification with International Association for Identification is preferred. Additional experience is accepted as a minimum requirement in lieu of the postsecondary degree on the following basis: additional four (4) years in lieu of the bachelor’s degree, and additional two (2) years in lieu of an associate degree.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The applicant must successfully pass a complete background investigation to the satisfaction of the employer prior to appointment.BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS: The background check process for this position may include: Criminal Background CheckEmployment VerificationReference ChecksMotor Vehicles Report (MVR) CheckCertification/License VerificationCredit CheckFingerprintingPolygraphNeighborhood CheckPsychological ExaminationDrug and Alcohol ScreenPulmonary Function Test (PFT)