What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Investigative Supervisor position at Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services?
Position Information
The purpose of this classification is to manage the Forensic Investigators at the Cobb County Medical Examiner’s Office and supplement investigations as needed.
Essential Functions
Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work: schedules work activities to meet objectives; ensures that Forensic Investigators have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to the Operations Manager; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.
Assists in developing and implementing work methods and practices, policies, and standard operating procedures; monitors implementation of, and enforces divisional and departmental rules and regulations; updates divisional and departmental guidelines per federal, state, or local legislation, as needed; conducts training programs for assigned staff; and maintains related documentation.
Manages human resource functions for the Investigative Division: prepares and processes documentation pertaining to personnel, such as employee evaluations, employee rosters, personnel actions, etc.; investigates complaints involving employees, such as employee misconduct, fitness for duty, etc.; prepares, enters, and verifies payroll information; processes insurance and workers compensation; and maintains related records and documentation.
Assists in developing and administering Divisional budget: prioritizes anticipated Division needs for each fiscal year; makes recommendations to Operations Manager.
Interacts with various other professional, judicial, investigative, insurance, health, or public and private agencies in support of on-going investigations to ensure accurate and thorough information exchanges.
Interacts with citizens to respond to inquiries and complaints.
Provides lecture and educational instruction to law enforcement, medical personnel, school groups, and civic organizations on various topics related to forensic science and investigation; represents the Medical Examiner's Office on numerous panels and committees.
Performs Forensic Investigative duties: Receives and reviews notification of death from law enforcement agencies, hospitals, or other sources: takes information regarding incident location and other details; determines jurisdiction of death; and maintains related documentation.
Investigates deaths as assigned: conducts investigations of deaths that result from criminal, suspicious, or undetermined causes; coordinates investigation activities with other law enforcement agencies; and manages assigned caseload of investigations.
Secures death scenes: examines body and scene for clues and evidence to determine cause of death; takes photographs; collects, evaluates, and preserves evidence, including biological samples; maintains control and chain-of-custody over physical evidence gathered; ensures proper handling, packing, and transport of evidence; and coordinates transportation of body to morgue or funeral home.
Conducts interviews with witnesses, law enforcement, medical personnel, and family members: gathers information regarding personal histories, including medical and social histories; takes statements and verifies truth/accuracy of statements.
Documents all investigative information: prepares detailed case reports and records; generates investigative summaries; and subpoenas police reports and medical records as needed.
Locates and notifies next of kin: Conducts research utilizing law enforcement records, hospital records, fingerprints, Social Security records, Internet, etc.; advises family of death; and assists with funeral services, County burial, obtaining death certificates, or other details as needed.
Performs customer service functions in person and by telephone: provides information or assistance regarding department services, activities, forms, procedures, fees, or other issues; responds to routine questions and complaints; researches problems and initiates problem resolution; and refers complaints/problems to appropriate personnel.
Requires on-call, weekends, and holidays.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Forensic Science, Law Enforcement, or related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in death investigations and two years of supervisory/managerial experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License. Must possess and maintain American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators ABMDI-D (Diplomate) Certification.
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of significant weight (up to 250 pounds).
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, hazardous materials, toxic agents, water hazards, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers.
EEO Statement
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
The purpose of this classification is to manage the Forensic Investigators at the Cobb County Medical Examiner’s Office and supplement investigations as needed.
Essential Functions
Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work: schedules work activities to meet objectives; ensures that Forensic Investigators have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to the Operations Manager; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.
Assists in developing and implementing work methods and practices, policies, and standard operating procedures; monitors implementation of, and enforces divisional and departmental rules and regulations; updates divisional and departmental guidelines per federal, state, or local legislation, as needed; conducts training programs for assigned staff; and maintains related documentation.
Manages human resource functions for the Investigative Division: prepares and processes documentation pertaining to personnel, such as employee evaluations, employee rosters, personnel actions, etc.; investigates complaints involving employees, such as employee misconduct, fitness for duty, etc.; prepares, enters, and verifies payroll information; processes insurance and workers compensation; and maintains related records and documentation.
Assists in developing and administering Divisional budget: prioritizes anticipated Division needs for each fiscal year; makes recommendations to Operations Manager.
Interacts with various other professional, judicial, investigative, insurance, health, or public and private agencies in support of on-going investigations to ensure accurate and thorough information exchanges.
Interacts with citizens to respond to inquiries and complaints.
Provides lecture and educational instruction to law enforcement, medical personnel, school groups, and civic organizations on various topics related to forensic science and investigation; represents the Medical Examiner's Office on numerous panels and committees.
Performs Forensic Investigative duties: Receives and reviews notification of death from law enforcement agencies, hospitals, or other sources: takes information regarding incident location and other details; determines jurisdiction of death; and maintains related documentation.
Investigates deaths as assigned: conducts investigations of deaths that result from criminal, suspicious, or undetermined causes; coordinates investigation activities with other law enforcement agencies; and manages assigned caseload of investigations.
Secures death scenes: examines body and scene for clues and evidence to determine cause of death; takes photographs; collects, evaluates, and preserves evidence, including biological samples; maintains control and chain-of-custody over physical evidence gathered; ensures proper handling, packing, and transport of evidence; and coordinates transportation of body to morgue or funeral home.
Conducts interviews with witnesses, law enforcement, medical personnel, and family members: gathers information regarding personal histories, including medical and social histories; takes statements and verifies truth/accuracy of statements.
Documents all investigative information: prepares detailed case reports and records; generates investigative summaries; and subpoenas police reports and medical records as needed.
Locates and notifies next of kin: Conducts research utilizing law enforcement records, hospital records, fingerprints, Social Security records, Internet, etc.; advises family of death; and assists with funeral services, County burial, obtaining death certificates, or other details as needed.
Performs customer service functions in person and by telephone: provides information or assistance regarding department services, activities, forms, procedures, fees, or other issues; responds to routine questions and complaints; researches problems and initiates problem resolution; and refers complaints/problems to appropriate personnel.
Requires on-call, weekends, and holidays.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Forensic Science, Law Enforcement, or related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in death investigations and two years of supervisory/managerial experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License. Must possess and maintain American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators ABMDI-D (Diplomate) Certification.
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of significant weight (up to 250 pounds).
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, hazardous materials, toxic agents, water hazards, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers.
EEO Statement
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.