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Job Summary
Job Description
Overview
The Supervisor-Digital Forensics supervises, oversees, and facilitates the digital evidence, from digital devices, data/evidence integrity, and other information technology activities for the digital laboratory. Provides direction and leadership for personnel performing various activities in the laboratory.
Essential Functions
1 Supervises, plans, coordinates, assigns, and evaluates work and the use of equipment, facilities, and materials for use in digital forensics and related configuration activities; directs and coordinates work through subordinate staff; coaches and gives technical direction as needed.
2 Supervises all digital evidence devices brought to the department’s digital forensic lab; monitors and manages the equipment, data configuration, security, and integrity of all digital evidence platforms; determines goals and objectives needing emphasis; directs and coordinates work through senior analysts; and provides coaching or technical direction as needed.
3 Adjusts work priorities, project schedules, resources, and work plan as required; estimates staff needs and assigns work to meet completion dates; ensures materials and supplies are available.
4 Reviews, and oversees the daily operation of all digital devices and digital evidence and other technical issues related to all forms of evidence; addresses technical issues and schedules, recommends, designs, installs, and maintains master control over equipment and operations.
5 Coaches, advises, counsels and instructs employees; identifies all training needs for employees; conducts, leads, and participates in various training and professional development for technical staff; ensures all activities related to information technology are completed in a professional and exceptional manner; addresses performance deficiencies and makes adjustments as needed.
6 Interviews, evaluates, and makes selection on candidates for filling positions; recommends terminations and may authorizes overtime.
7 Identifies and resolves serious complaints or simple grievances from employees; refers serious grievances to higher level managers; makes disciplinary actions or recommends serious disciplinary actions to managers.
8 Develops, implements, and supervises the application of new policies, procedures, and standards; determines and implements methods to improve production or effectiveness.
9 Performs any other work as needed or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
1 Knowledge of software and technology trends to support current and future enterprise opportunities.
2 Thorough knowledge of applications or operating systems software planning, development, maintenance, industry and department standards, methodologies, programming languages, and techniques.
3 Thorough knowledge of the bidding and procurement process used by the police department for high tech acquisitions.
4 Ability to evaluate hardware and software for systems and purchasing.
5 Ability to supervise, direct, and train technical and administrative staff.
6 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
7 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
8 Knowledge of current and emerging technologies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Associate degree in any field.
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of digital forensics experience involving digital evidence collection and analysis
AND
Two (2) years of lead work or supervisory responsibilities.
EQUIVALENCIES:
High school diploma or GED plus seven (7) years of the required experience including two (2) years of lead work or supervisory responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.
Bachelor's degree in a forensic science, criminology, criminal justice, or information technology field plus three (3) years of the required experience including two (2) years of lead work or supervisory responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.
Master's degree (or higher) in a forensic science, criminology, criminal justice, or information technology field plus one (1) year of the required experience including two (2) years lead work or supervisory responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a non-related field plus five (5) years of the required experience including two (2) years of lead work or supervisory responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must pass an intensive background investigation and drug test.
No FELONY or CLASS A MISDEMEANOR convictions.
No CLASS B MISDEMEANOR convictions within the last ten (10) years.
No family violence convictions.
Cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for any FELONY, CLASS A or CLASS B MISDEMEANOR.
Salary Range
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.