CareerPlan

Manager - Forensics - Dallas Police (Civil Service)

POL 64, USFull-time$74k–$92k2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10

Core

Manages, oversees, and supervises daily activities, operations, and personnel for Forensic Firearm, Latent Print, and Crime Scene Investigation activities.

Role type

Manager - Forensics

Builds

Forensic evidence analysis, lab case reports, and operational compliance for the Dallas Police Department.

Domain

Law enforcement / Forensic science

Required skills

Forensic science processes, supervisory techniques, fiscal planning, quality assurance, conflict resolution, data analysis, report writing, training and leadership, policy compliance, evidence control.

Preferred skills

IAI / TFSC / AFTE certification, advanced forensic method validation knowledge.

Technologies

Computers, related software applications, forensic analysis tools.

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise forensics activities and personnel; develop and implement short- and long-range plans and programs; evaluate and revise standard operating practices and policies; participate in budget development and manage expenditures; respond to crime scenes and assist in transporting evidence; develop proficiency training and testing programs.

Seniority

Manager, supervisory level