Forensic Coordinator

The Forensic Coordinator will be assigned various complex evidence collection and analysis projects, some requiring independent work. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for the day to day supervision of non-sworn personnel and provide technical guidance to department personnel assigned to evidence collection, processing and development

KNOWLEDGE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Principles of chemistry, physics, biochemistry, physiology and photography as it relates to criminalistics

Principles, methods, materials and techniques of criminalist analysis
- Current methods of evidence collection and packaging
- Common types of narcotics, poisons, firearms and explosives
- Recent developments, current literature and sources of information in the field of criminalistics
- Practices and procedures for the handling and disposing of hazardous materials
- Environmental and safety practices, procedures and standards
- Federal and State laws and court decisions pertaining to the recovery of property and evidence and preservation of the evidence chain
- Manage all digital media storage including the body worn camera platform.
- Recommends, develops and implements evidence collection, packaging and storage policies and procedures
- Consults with officers and attorneys regarding the nature of evidence, laboratory analysis and interpretation
- Uses research such as book reviews, current processing methods and evidence analysis to develop improved evidence collection and processing
- Prepares status reports on projects that are in process and have been completed
- Reviews cases to ensure quality control
- Supports conclusions of evidence analysis
- Forensic examination(s) of cell phones that include but not limited to extraction of digital data stored on such devices
- Assists field supervisors and detectives in crime scene processing involving complex and difficult evidence collection and packaging
- Makes presentations (oral & written) to department personnel and outside groups Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & WORKING EXPERIENCE
- Graduation from an accredited college with a major in criminalistics, chemistry, biochemistry or related field; and
- Four years experience in the practice of general criminalistics

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: R23,000.00 - R34,000.00 per month

**Education**:

- Diploma (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Criminalistics: 4 years (preferred)