The City of Cedar Park is hiring for a Crime Scene Evidence Supervisor to join our team in the Police Department. Cedar Park is a well-organized city offering great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment including: City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits; a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; a down-to-earth casual environment and dress code; and a positive team--oriented culture. This is an excellent time to join our team and truly make an impact in our local community!

Responsible for planning, organizing, supervising and evaluating the functions and staff within the Crime Scene and Evidence Unit. Key duties include maintaining and safeguarding the integrity of all police-held property and evidence in accordance with State laws, City ordinances, and department policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees operations of the Crime Scene and Evidence Unit to ensure compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and departmental policies.
• Establishes, implements, and enforces evidence handling, storage, security, and disposition procedures.
• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff; ensures required training, competency, and performance standards are met and documented.
• Assigns and monitors work activities to ensure proper evidence collection, processing, and chain-of-custody integrity.
• Responds to crime scenes to conduct and/or oversee forensic processing and evidence collection in accordance with established protocols.
• Ensures proper intake, packaging, labeling, documentation, and Records Management System (RMS) entry for all submitted property and evidence.
• Maintains accountability and security controls for all police-held property and evidence from receipt through final disposition.
• Verifies compliance through periodic inspections, documented inventories, audits, and barcode tracking controls; coordinates accreditation and compliance reviews.
• Authorizes and documents evidence release, transfer, conversion, and destruction pursuant to court orders and statutory requirements.
• Prepares and provides evidence and records for court, discovery, open records, and authorized interagency requests; testifies regarding chain of custody when required.
• Coordinates with prosecutors, laboratories, and partner agencies to verify case status and evidence processing requirements.
• Develops, updates, and delivers training on evidence and property control procedures and compliance requirements.
• Maintains required records, reports, and audit documentation supporting accreditation standards.
• Oversees procurement and control of evidence packaging, supplies, and specialized equipment.
• Monitors professional standards, regulatory updates, and best practices in evidence and property management and implements procedural improvements.
• Performs such other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Science or related field AND
• At least two (2) years of experience in a law enforcement environment, including experience in evidence and property management; OR,
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Principles, standards, and legal requirements related to property and evidence control, chain-of-custody, and evidentiary integrity
• Records management, inventory control concepts, and documentation standards
• Applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, and accreditation requirements affecting evidence and property handling
• Occupational safety principles and hazard awareness in controlled evidence environments

• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and technical procedures
• Ability to use computer systems, records software, and standard office and communications equipment
• Ability to analyze information, exercise sound judgment, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written formats
• Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and remain effective under pressure
• Ability to lead, guide, and evaluate staff and maintain professional working relationships

• Requires work during evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Requires physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds