Laboratory Supervisor
Job Description
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Supplemental Information: The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. AGO leadership strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer, a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups, participate in online or in person events discussing society’s impact on our services and workplace, and learn about different cultures and experiences. Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration. The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General per O.R.C. 124.14(B)(2). Background Check Information: Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks: Criminal history Driving record Taxes Drug Test Polygraph Test Field Investigation In addition, an Internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job related information through social media or through the use of search engines. 6 yrs. training or 6 yrs. exp. in physical or biological science that included 3 yrs. exp. in analytical testing & evaluation of evidence in criminal matters. -Or completion of undergraduate core program in physical or biological science; 4 yrs. analytical testing & evaluation of evidence in criminal matters. -Or completion of graduate core program in physical or biological science (e.g., chemistry; biology, or physics); 3 yrs. exp. in analytical testing & evaluation of evidence in criminal matters. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Job Skills: Professional, Attention to Detail, Conflict Management, Developing Others, Public Speaking, Performance Management What you’ll do: The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an experienced individual for a Lab Supervisor vacancy in the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Section, Richfield Ohio office. This position will report to the Richfield location daily. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation, known as BCI, is the state’s official crime lab serving the criminal justice community and protecting Ohio families. BCI also provides expert criminal investigative services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies upon request. With offices throughout the state, BCI stands ready to respond 24/7 to local law enforcement agencies’ needs at no cost to the requesting agency. Staff at BCI work every day to provide the highest level of service. This includes special agents who are on call 24/7 to offer investigative assistance at crime scenes, knowledgeable scientists and forensic specialists using cutting-edge technology to process evidence to bring criminals to justice, and criminal intelligence analysts and identification specialists who help local law enforcement solve cases. Experienced special agents, forensic scientists, and other law enforcement experts staff BCI's three main divisions: 1) Identifications 2) Investigations and 3) Laboratory. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Supervises all crime lab operations of criminalists & crime laboratory personnel assigned to the Firearms, NIBIN and Latent Prints Unit; Assigns work & evaluates personnel; Conducts administrative review of Firearms, NIBIN and Latent Prints casework; Ensures compliance with regulations; Conducts various studies, surveys, & operational evaluations (e.g., health hazards, budgeting, equipment purchases, training programs, research & development of new procedures & report construction); Assists with delegated administrative assignments; serves as liaison between administration & subordinates; Provides both formal & informal training; Advises law enforcement agencies & makes recommendations regarding lab procedures, scientific, legal, & administrative matters; Performs public speaking; conducts tours; Conducts lab examinations on physical evidence when required; completes special projects; Prepares exhibits; Provides editing of literature; Responsible for ensuring compliance and proper documentation of all QA program described elements as they relate to staff; Testifies in court, & other miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
About Us: The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year. #J-18808-Ljbffr