Kansas City, Missouri Police Department

Supervisor III (Crime Scene Investigation)

Job Objectives

To supervise, direct, and train personnel assigned to the Crime Scene Investigation Section.

Essential Job Functions (Functions essential to attaining job objectives)

  1. Supervises and trains section personnel, includes handling personnel issues, internal grievances, and complaints from citizens and/or field officers.
  2. Directs and provides supervision to Crime Scene Technicians and other Criminalistics Unit personnel at crime scenes and coordinates activities with detectives and other personnel at crime scenes. Ensures crime scene victims, suspects, vehicles, etc. are searched for evidence in accordance with national accreditation and compliance protocols.
  3. Ensures crime scenes are processed, appropriate levels of protection against contagious diseases are maintained, evidence is collected and secured, and reports are written in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  4. Directs training of technicians; searches for new methods and ideas for improving section performance. Complies with and monitors crime scene certification requirements in accordance with the International Association of Identification (IAI).
  5. Conducts monthly inspections of personnel, vehicles, and equipment; monitors technical aspects of personnel performance by conducting on-scene inspections.
  6. Performs related duties as required.

Job Standards (Minimum qualifications needed to perform essential functions)

To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the incumbent must possess a bachelor degree in a physical science or a high school diploma and equivalent experience to perform the essential job functions. Incumbent must have three years of related forensic investigative experience or advanced education and law enforcement experience required. Incumbent must earn a Level III International Association of Identification certification within one year of employment. Testing will include a Polygraph examination, TABE, drug testing, and MMPI. Successful completion of extensive Crime Scene Investigation School is also required.

Incumbent must have full use of all limbs and possess a valid driver's license. Position requires very heavy lifting (over 50 pounds) occasionally, heavy lifting (20 to 50 pounds) often, light lifting (5 to 20 pounds) frequently, and knowledge of police communications equipment.

Job Location (Place where work is performed)

Position operates at both indoor and outdoor crime scenes in all weather conditions with time in a crime laboratory and a standard office environment. Job involves exposure to hazardous materials and working conditions as well as exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases.

Equipment (Machines, devices, tools, etc., used in job performance)

To Apply

Please send resume to the following address:

Kansas City Police Crime Laboratory
c/o Captain Helen Schultz
6633 Troost
Kansas City, Missouri 64131