The fundamental reason this classification exists is to plan, develop, supervise and administer the criminalistics laboratory for the Police Department. General supervision is exercised over the work of professional and supervisory Criminalists and other assigned personnel. The incumbent is responsible for preparation of the Police Crime Laboratory budget.
Wide latitude is granted for independent judgment in the performance of duties.
Performance is evaluated on the basis of results obtained by the Assistant Chief of Police. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. Modern principles and practices underlying the development of a modern crime laboratory program. Budgetary procedures, personnel and management regulation and standards. Law pertaining to the collection, preservation, analysis, and presentation of physical evidence.