This is a provisional appointment.

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):

Under the supervision of the Administrative Criminalist V or a designee, the Evidence Technician Supervisor will be assigned to the Forensic Laboratory.

• Supervise Evidence Technicians.
• May assist in hiring new Evidence Technicians.
• Evaluate and implement new equipment and procedures in evidence receiving.
• Receives, packages, and labels evidence.
• Maintains chain of custody and ensures the integrity and viability of materials for testing.
• Receives and screens visitors to the Laboratory, arranges appointments, attends to answering and transferring calls, and assists with inquiries.
• Performs administrative and clerical functions under the direction of the Administrative Criminalist V.
• Types reports, memorandums, letters, and other correspondence, as needed.
• Performs electronic data entry and retrieval.
• May assist in submitting weekly time and attendance sheets for the Laboratory.
• Files folders and records.
• Records minutes of laboratory meetings.
• Maintains files and records in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures.
• Tracks, orders, and maintains clerical lab supplies.
• Assists with maintaining the Laboratory budget.
• Photocopies/scans and prepares mailings of laboratory correspondence and reports.
• Compiles statistical data from records or reports.
• Generates monthly and annual statistics.
• Assists with discovery requests, copies case records, and prepares discovery packets.
• Distribution of documents to appropriate agencies.
• Participate in continuing education, conferences, training, and other seminars relative to forensic science and evidence management.
• Performs related work as required.

• Four (4) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, paid professional experience in office or business administration, preferably in a clinic or laboratory in which the duties included handling highly confidential information.
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred and may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience in office or business administration, preferably in a clinic or laboratory in which the duties include handling highly confidential information. 
• One (1) year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of chain of custody and rules of evidence.
• Knowledge of evidence packaging, documentation, and security procedures for case records and evidence.
• Experience in using Google Office Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.) is strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong organizational, oral, and written skills; must appreciate and respect the confidentiality requirements.
• Knowledge of routine laboratory safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to receive and document materials and supplies; to compile data and generate a variety of reports.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers.
• Knowledge of a working crime laboratory, including QA/QC.
• Must be able to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK REQUIRED
A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST AND PHYSICAL IS REQUIRED
BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/RL-17

Hours per week: 35