Prince George's County, Maryland ยท 1 day ago
Laboratory Manager-G
Landover, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPrince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow. The Prince George's County Police Department is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee the Latent Print Unit, ensuring compliance with forensic standards and managing staff responsible for forensic analysis.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Exercises a full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities over subordinates as defined in Personnel Law
Supervises, plans, coordinates, trains, and continually appraises the activities of staff to accomplish the respective and specific goals and objectives of the Latent Print Unit
Supervises and directs staff responsible for the operations and maintenance of records storage, and retrieval in compliance with applicable laws and criminal records while maintaining security and confidentiality
Develops policies, procedures, and written directives for the unit
Manages all caseloads; prioritizes, finalizes, and delegates incoming latent cases and evaluates latent finger, foot, and palm impressions for evidentiary value
Utilizes applicable scientific methodology to analyze, compare, evaluate, document, and preserve latent impression evidence related to law enforcement investigations
Performs examinations of exemplar and physical evidence utilizing specialized equipment, established standard operating procedures, scientific principles and techniques to ensure the validity and integrity of evidence
Examines and responds to cases submitted involving sensitive, confidential, high-profile and high priority materials
Enters and digitally enhances friction ridge evidence in the Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems, including the Regional (RAFIS), Maryland State (MAFIS), National Capital Region (NCR-ABIS), and Federal Bureau of Investigation, Next Generation Identification (NGI), utilizing the appropriate protocols for each and conduct local, regional, and national searches
Compares evidence of value with known exemplars of subjects based on a written request or possible candidate generated from an automated fingerprint identification system search
Conducts searches of Master files (known exemplars) to identify and remediate any profile Consolidations or Not-The-Same-Source issues
Drafts and/or finalizes clear, technically sound, accurate and informative reports containing conclusions to be used for presentations in criminal court proceedings
Conducts verification, technical review, and administrative reviews of completed laboratory analysis reports for quality assurance purposes
Participates and finalizes recommendations of the technical review of new workflows and equipment associated with both Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (RAFIS & MAFIS)
Conducts annual reviews of all Quality Assurance measures to ensure compliance with accreditation
Collaborates with management in developing and monitoring sound organizational structures, improving management methods and procedures and ensures effective use of human resources, materials, and budgetary allocations
Confers with and advises the State's Attorney on forensic aspects of cases and preparation of testimony concerning collection, preservation, and analysis of latent impression evidence
Maintains records and files of analysis and findings for use in compiling reports for court mandated discovery requests
Makes recommendations to senior management on significant proposals regarding unit policies, procedures, and analytical methods; implements approved changes
Develops and updates the Latent Print Unit's manuals according to the current national accreditation requirements
Utilizes, inspects and maintains laboratory equipment; maintains databases, enters, and retrieves data, and creates spreadsheets using word processing and desktop software to evaluate, document, and analyze evidence
Attends meetings, symposia, workshops, and conferences to keep up with mandatory continuing education requirements
Testifies in court as a subject matter expert in the field of Friction Ridge Examinations
Conducts quality assurance, quality control, and computer research for the purpose of ensuring that tasks are being performed correctly and timely
Provides training to law enforcement and criminal justice personnel in the area of friction ridge examination and the use of the automated systems as an investigative aide
Stays current in new trends and innovations in the field of forensic science; conducts research and evaluates new procedures and methods; recommends new procedures and updates existing procedures
Trains new latent print examiners in the area of latent print examination and maintains a robust training program that meets or exceeds accreditation standards
Performs tasks and duties willingly and cooperatively which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in chemistry, forensic science or other physical science
Three (3) years of responsible professional experience in forensic science
Two (2) years of supervisory and laboratory management experience
An equivalent combination of nine (9) years of relevant education and experience, including at least two (2) years of supervisory and laboratory management experience
Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered
There is no equivalency for supervisory experience
Preferred
Prior experience in the management of latent print examiners
Certification as a latent print examiner (IAI or equivalent)
Prior experience in grant management
Company
Prince George's County, Maryland
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