Forensic & Public Safety Mngr - GS3830 - POLICE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Forensics & Public Safety Manager
Position ID: GS3830-310102
Department/Division: Police/Forensics Division
Reports to: Police Deputy Chief
FLSA Designation: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
DOT: No
Definition: Responsible for the direction and management of Crime Scene and Property and Evidence personnel and resources for the Forensics Unit.
Essential Functions:
Coordinates various requests from other department personnel for the processing of evidence, photographic work, print comparisons, mug shots, lineups, evidence availability, and property
release/disposal
Oversees the Crime Scene Investigator and Property and Evidence personnel; tracks attendance and approves leave requests to assist in the accurate completion of payroll, directs the
recruitment, selection and hiring, and when necessary, disciplinary action and performance evaluations.
Directs the training and career development of self and unit personnel
Monitors work of Crime Scene Investigators and Property Technicians and when necessary provides training and feedback.
Performs background investigations on applications via telephone, written correspondence and in person.
Manages the use of allotted budget funds and prepares budget.
Manages the purchase, disbursement and use of expendable supplies, and the sources for those supplies.
Compiles statistics and prepares monthly reports.
Prepares, updates, and/or maintains operating procedures.
Monitors the maintenance and arranges for repairs of various pieces of equipment used by Unit personnel
Manages the use of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System terminal and coordinates the operation with appropriate personnel.
Reads, approves and distributes statistical reports, supplemental reports and requests.
Maintains the Crime Scene and Evidence and Property operations to ensure compliance with all accreditation standards, policies and procedures
Administers or assists in the administration of various grants awarded or applied for by the Department
Assists the public and departmental personnel with requests by person, telephone, fax, email, and in written communication
Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance
Additional Duties:
Operates a City vehicle.
Adjusts duty hours and responds to callouts as required.
Attend training schools/seminars and other city related events which may require travel (occasionally overnight).
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Three years additional training or education in crime scene assessment, forensic evidence collection, property/evidence storage, or criminal science.
Seven years of experience in a law enforcement position that required collection, testing or storage and tracking of forensic evidence.
OR
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in forensic science, chemistry, criminal justice, or related field.
Five years of experience in a law enforcement position that required collection, testing, or storage and tracking of forensic evidence.
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to effectively testify as a subject matter expert in court
Ability to prepare analytical reports for publication in court
Ability to work as a team member with co-workers
Ability to engage in complex problem solving
Ability to engage in analytical thinking
Ability to complete required training postemployment
Be detail oriented and thorough
Willing to attend autopsies and respond to crime scenes including murders and other violent crime
Preferences:
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Conditions of Employment:
Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license within 90 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must meet the Civilian Hiring Standards of the Denton Police Department
A personal history statement must be submitted with each application
Must be able to utilize maps to respond to addresses as needed.
May be required to work in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time
Must be available to work any shift, holidays and/or weekends, days/nights as required.
Must pass a physical examination
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The bold and italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: M
Sitting: E
Walking: M
Lifting: I
Carrying: I
Pushing/Pulling: A
Overhead Work: I
Fine Dexterity: A
Kneeling: A
Crouching: I
Crawling: A
Bending: A
Twisting: M
Climbing: M
Balancing: Y
Vision: E
Hearing: E
Talking: E
Video Display: E
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the daily use of a phone and a computer, and extensive use of chemicals, supplies and equipment used in forensic analysis, including
digital video and audio recording equipment.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed primarily in a laboratory environment with some work in the field at major crime scenes.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
ADA/EOE/ADEA
Effective Date: 11/12/2020
Revision Date: 8/31/2021