Forensic Supervisor - Police Department

Come join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in our community, where the well-being of our residents is always our top priority. We offer flexible scheduling options (based on position) and foster professional growth through comprehensive training programs and learning opportunities. Shape your future in a career that empowers you to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

Position Summary

Responsible for supervising and overseeing the daily operations of the Forensic Unit. Must manage personnel and ensure compliance with department protocols as they relate to crime scene investigation, laboratory processing and the integrity of evidence collection and storage.

Pay Range: $33.98 - $59.46 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule: 4x10 hour shifts with on-call rotation. This position participates in an every-other-week on-call rotation and is responsible for responding to operational needs and providing supervisory support during assigned on-call periods.

Benefits: Full Benefits; health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, education assistance program

Retirement: Utah Retirement Systems (URS) pension and/or 401(k)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Posting Close Date: May close any time after September 15th, 2026

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and supervision of personnel within the Forensic Unit.
• Responds to the scene of Critical Incident Investigations as necessary in order to coordinate personnel and assist in documentation of the crime scene.
• Rotates as on-call supervisor every other week after normal working hours.
• Provides technical guidance and training to forensic personnel and mentors their career development.
• Assigns casework and call-out rotation to forensic personnel.
• Assists with casework, including laboratory processing and examinations as needed to reduce temporary backlogs.
• Performs technical and administrative reviews on all completed case files.
• Performs a second verification to all latent print identifications prior to a report being published in the record management system by a Forensic Investigator.
• Maintains monthly and annual statistics to track workload and productivity within the Forensic Unit.
• Monitor and enforce all safety regulations within the laboratory and on scene locations.
• Conducts monthly evaluations and annual reviews of personnel performance and equipment maintenance.
• Testifies in court as an expert witness in the areas of crime scene documentation, latent print examination and the protocols utilized within the West Valley City Police Department.
• Provides education for law enforcement officers, attorneys and civilians in the areas of crime scene documentation, laboratory processing and latent print examination.
• Assists in the development of procedure manuals and provides ongoing recommendations for improvements in policies.
• Stays current on recommendations for national standards and technological developments within the forensic community and assists incorporating those values into the West Valley City Forensic Unit.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise Forensics staff.