Sheriff's Evidence Unit Supervisor

The Position

The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions throughout the County, should they occur.

Primary responsibility is to supervise and participate in ensuring the integrity and security of evidence, and supervise all daily activities of the Evidence Unit in the Sheriff's Office; performs responsible technical and first-level supervisory duties.

Supervisor Academy is mandatory for all supervisors and consists of nine courses that must be completed within two years. Participation is required and completed during work hours.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents:

• Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws including: training, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Supervises and administers all aspects of evidence activities.
• Monitors and communicates policies, procedures, and standards to identify and correct deficiencies or problems; develops, recommends and implements new or revised policies and procedures.
• Monitors and directs the work of Evidence Technicians.
• Monitors and gives direction to the Sheriff's Services Technicians regarding ensuring the integrity and security of evidence.
• Maintains discipline and ensures that department rules and policies are followed by subordinates.
• Supervises day-to-day operations to ensure efficient and safe operation of the Evidence Unit; directs all activities related to evidence collection, processing, and preservation.
• Reviews major case evidence and makes recommendations to appropriate case agents.
• Responds to major crime scenes to assist in identifying items to be used in investigations; performs crime scene photography, including stills and video taping; processes fingerprints and tire/shoe prints; collects/packages items appropriately; transports items to main storage facility; assists with removing deceased from major crime scenes; provides photographic record of autopsies.
• Acts as the liaison with appropriate laboratories including Department of Justice Forensic Laboratories, DNA, Toxicology Laboratories, Secret Service, ATF, FBI, Missing and Exploited Children's Unit, Forensic Anthropology, Dentistry or Pathology, LA Coroner, etc.
• Maintains records; prepares reports, correspondence and other written documents as needed.
• Maintains and coordinates evidence activities with the District Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office and various other agencies.
• Responds to discovery requests for production of evidence.
• Maintains contact and effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies.
• Testifies in court to present evidence as required.
• Participates in meetings with Sheriff's staff, investigators, Department of Justice representatives, and others for the purpose of gathering and exchanging information related to investigations.
• Performs the duties of an Evidence Technician as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED,

Two or three years of fingerprint and crime scene processing; or,

Any combination of education, training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Driver's License - Class C or better
Completion of Basic and Advanced Field Evidence Technician Course and possession of Crime Scene Investigations certificate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations.
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting and implementation.
• Supervision of staff and activities.
• Principles and practices of evidence collection, analysis and management, in addition to advanced criminal identification techniques emphasizing photography and fingerprinting.
• Modern methods, practices and techniques of law enforcement work including knowledge of criminal investigation and crime scene analysis.
• Use of various electronic video and photography equipment.
• Standard fingerprint classification methods, practices, records, and equipment.
• Photography and the various methods of printing, developing and enlarging negatives to pictures.
• Mandates governing safety standards of handling, storage and disposal of hazardous and carcinogenic materials.
• Principles and practices of work safety, including the handling of urine and blood samples.
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
• All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
• External governmental agencies related to assignment.
• Testifying in court.

Skill in:

• Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff.
• Selecting and motivating staff and providing for their training and professional development.
• Organizing, implementing, and directing the Evidence Unit operations and activities.
• Performing a variety of evidentiary collection methods and analyses, emphasizing photography and fingerprinting, including the performance of latent fingerprint comparisons and analysis; elementary laboratory developing, printing and enlarging of photographs for courtroom presentation; and more sophisticated field forensics.
• Observing, analyzing, and problem solving crime scenes; developing evidence to be processed; knowing, remembering, and understanding the principles of evidence collection and analysis; identifying, interpreting, explaining and enforcing evidentiary and other law enforcement procedures; reviewing and interpreting case reports; and maintaining awareness of safety at all times.
• Adapting, understanding, and applying emerging technologies with evidence collection and analysis.
• Operating equipment and materials used in photographic and fingerprint work and taking photographs.
• Developing and recommending policies and procedures related to assigned operation.
• Lifting latent fingerprints and classifying fingerprints accurately.
• Interpreting and applying a variety of regulations and procedures dealing with criminal investigations
• Maintaining detailed records relating to evidence.
• Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols.
• Communicating orally with internal staff, citizens, and other departmental staff in order to give and receive information in a courteous manner.

Mental and Physical Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, citizens and staff of other departments and agencies in order to give and receive information in a courteous manner.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operation
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to walk; stand; bend; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; speak and hear; use color, sound, odor and shape perception and discrimination; and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Selection Procedure & Other Important Information

Important Application Information:

• It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
• You must complete all sections of the application. A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference “see résumé” will be rejected as incomplete.
• Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.
• You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
• Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
• The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
• The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination (weight 100) or an unassembled exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form. The examination process will test the knowledge and abilities described above. A minimum score of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list.

Special Testing: The County of Mendocino is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), if special accommodations for a disability or religious conviction are necessary at any stage of the application and/or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at (707) 234-6600. Reasonable notice is required to allow adequate time for review and evaluation of your request.

Special Requirements: Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.

This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This information is a summary of general benefits. Benefits listed in Mendocino County Resolutions or Memorandums of Understanding prevail over this listing. This information is not legally binding, nor does it constitute a Contract.

SALARY
Compensation is based on a five-step salary range, with annual merit-based increases within the salary range.

RETIREMENT
Covered under Social Security and the 1937 act; both employees and the County pay into the retirement fund. For the most current information regarding County Retirement please go to:
https://www.mendocinocounty.org/retirement

HOLIDAYS AND PERSONAL LEAVE
Mendocino County observes 11 paid holidays per year. Employees are granted 24 - 48 hours of personal leave annually, depending upon Bargaining Unit.

VACATION
Accrues at the rate of two weeks per year for three years. Three weeks per year after three years, four weeks after eight years and five weeks after 15 years.

SICK LEAVE
Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of 1.25 days per month, or 15 days per year. Accruals are pro-rated for part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week. Part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week, and extra-help employees receive up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of paid sick leave annually.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE
The County and the employee share the cost of an employee selected health care plan; enrollment in the plan includes $20,000 Life Insurance.

HEALTH INSURANCE
For the most current information regarding Health Insurance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/ehb

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Assistance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/eap

EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Wellness please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/mcwow

LABOR CONTRACTS
For the complete list of most current labor agreements please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/labor

Closing Date/Time: 4/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• County of Mendocino

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