Leads and coordinates daily work activities of forensic technicians I and II; provides direction regarding daily assignments and priorities; provides organization of tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work progress and inspects completed work; assists with complex cases, and provides technical expertise; responsible for training and instructing forensic technician I and interns regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; responsible for scheduling of staff and staff training; and responsible for disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations of forensic technician I/II and interns.
Assists with preparing decedents for autopsy: labels and identifies body; takes standard height and weight measurements; collects, itemizes and records personal impacts; and removes clothing and medical intervention.
Collects and processes evidence: collects sexual assault kits and body fluids; draws blood for testing; obtains and submits microbiology cultures; obtains DNA cards; obtains gun residue and trace evidence at examination; utilizes established laboratory techniques and processes, including presumptive testing; retrieves other physical evidence such as latent fingerprints, fingernail clippings, tape lifts, and hair; and completes and submits detailed reports regarding the testing, evaluation and comparing of evidence.
Removes and examines organs: opens body according to industry standards; examines and assists pathologist with examining body cavity and organs; returns organs to body; and sews and prepares body for release.
Captures photographic and radiologic images: takes digital images before, during and after autopsy; takes x-rays to locate projectiles or other items; prepares and develops x-rays; and maintains related documentation for review by pathologists, law enforcement, courtroom proceedings and other authorized agencies.
Responsible for inventory and sanitation of supplies and equipment; ensures adequate supplies to complete work assignments; initiate purchases for replacement supplies and equipment; stocks inventory ensuring organization and product integrity; performs routine sanitation of autopsy suite; and washes, dries and puts away laundry.
Ensures policy and procedures are followed and assists in development of divisional policy and procedures.
Assists in developing divisional budgets.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate Degree in Funeral Services, Forensic Science, or related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in assisting with autopsies to include lead or supervisory experience, and proficient in Rotikansky and Virchow methods of autopsy; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of significant weight (up to 250 pounds).
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, hazardous materials, toxic agents, water hazards, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers.
EEO Statement
Cobb County is an equal opportunity employer.
Cobb County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.