Internal Only - Crime Scene Supervisor

NOTE: THIS RECRUITMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL WAKE COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ENTER YOUR UNIQUE ID FROM YOUR EMPLOYEE ID BADGE ON YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

About the role

The Wake County Bureau of Forensic Services is seeking an experienced and highly capable Crime Scene Supervisor to lead, develop, and support the operations of Assistant Crime Scene Supervisors and Crime Scene Specialists. This role is responsible for ensuring proper evidence‑collection practices, maintaining high professional and scientific standards, and providing guidance on legal issues related to crime scene processing. The Crime Scene Supervisor also oversees procedural development, quality assurance practices, and independent case review to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to forensic best practices.

The Wake County Bureau of Forensic Services was established by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1937 in an effort to provide for the better enforcement of the criminal laws in Wake County. The Bureau is a multidisciplinary forensic bureau that functions as an independent criminal justice agency serving all law enforcement agencies having jurisdiction in Wake County. The Bureau's mission is to continuously strive for perfection while setting the highest standards in crime scene investigation, forensic analysis of evidence, and collection of criminal arrest information. The Bureau is comprised of approximately 87 full-time employees divided into three divisions: The Crime Scene Science Division, the Laboratory Sciences Division, and the Identification Division. The Crime Scene Science Division's responsibility is to provide crime scene investigation services to law enforcement agencies within Wake County. The Laboratory Sciences Division is responsible for the forensic analysis of evidence including DNA examination, latent print examination services, firearms examination, controlled substance analysis, DWI blood drug/alcohol analysis, digital evidence examination, photographic services, and facial recognition examinations. The Identification Division is divided into a Civil Identification Unit and a Criminal Identification Unit. The Civil Identification Unit is tasked with providing public fingerprinting services. The Criminal Identification Unit is responsible for the identity verification, collection of fingerprints and photographs, and the collection of statutorily required DNA collection kits upon all individuals arrested in Wake County for offenses authorizing such collections. For more detailed information regarding the Wake County Bureau of Forensic Services and the services provided, please see our website at the following address: www.wake.gov/bureau.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, supervise, and review the work of Assistant Crime Scene Supervisors and Crime Scene Specialists.
• Ensure all appropriate evidence‑collection procedures and forensic methods are consistently followed.
• Establish or revise operating procedures, providing expert guidance on legal considerations related to crime scene processing and evidence handling.
• Independently review assigned cases, applying strict scientific methodology and quality‑assurance standards to maintain accuracy and reliability in forensic conclusions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Physical, Natural or Forensic Science, Criminal Justice or related field
• Five years of experience in crime scene investigation, forensic evidence collection, or law enforcement investigation
• Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
• IAI Crime Scene Certification required within 1 year of eligibility - Must maintain current certification thereafter
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

Qualifications

• Over one year employment as an Assistant Crime Scene Supervisor
• Knowledge and experience of the Bureau policies, procedures, and practices

Skills

• Strong leadership and team‑building skills to guide, develop, and support Assistant Crime Scene Supervisors and Crime Scene Specialists
• Advanced knowledge of forensic best practices, evidence‑collection standards, and crime scene methodology
• Exceptional decision‑making ability, especially when directing complex scenes or resolving procedural questions
• Excellent communication skills for conveying expectations, providing feedback, and collaborating with internal and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legal standards, agency policy, and forensic guidelines to scene operations
• Strong organizational and administrative skills to oversee scheduling, workflow, documentation quality, and procedural compliance
• Commitment to quality assurance, scientific integrity, and continuous improvement in forensic operations

Pay

Hiring Range: $38.68‑$54.16 per hour

Market Range: $38.68‑$69.64 per hour

Schedule

Work Schedule: 24/7 Rotating 12‑hr shift

Location: Wake County Detention, Raleigh, NC 27