CRIME LABORATORY ANALYST SUPV - 71002694

Requisition No: 860948 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: CRIME LABORATORY ANALYST SUPV - 71002694

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 71002694 

Salary:  $78,795.08 

Posting Closing Date: 09/18/2025 

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CRIME LABORATORY ANALYST SUPERVISOR

INVESTIGATIONS AND FORENSIC SCIENCE

QUALITY ASSURANCE

**Internal advertisement for current FDLE members**

POSITION SUMMARY:

Join our quality assurance team in the Forensic Services Program Office as we embark on an exciting journey! We are seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of Forensic Accreditation Manager, reporting directly to the Forensic Quality Manager.

In this pivotal position, you will collaborate closely with both quality and operational management teams to ensure seamless accreditation processes for new programs and technologies introduced into the laboratory. Your responsibilities will include not only securing accreditation but also assisting in the ongoing maintenance of our existing accreditation program.

We are looking for someone who thrives on creativity, research, and data analysis, and who possesses the adeptness to engage directly with our laboratory's accrediting body. Exceptional organizational skills, along with clear and compelling verbal and written communication abilities, are essential for success in this role.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about fostering proactive improvements within our laboratory in the areas of accreditation, continuing education, and proficiency testing/performance monitoring. If you're ready to play a key role in shaping the future of forensic services, we want to hear from you!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Ensuring new technologies and expanded laboratory services are implemented in a manner consistent with accreditation standards;
• Organizing routine and non-routine accreditation activities;
• Monitoring adherence to the Forensic Science Quality Manual (FSQM), Laboratory Administrative Procedures Manual (LAPM), discipline SOP and accreditation requirements to ensure the highest level of quality work product;
• Directing the activities of members to ensure the general quality and efficiency of the work performed;
• Directly supervising section personnel in the areas of case assignment, file review, performance appraisal, attendance and leave, training, resolution of technical and administrative issues, and other matters;
• Creating a collaborative working environment through open and effective communication with all members; and
• Performing other related duties as required by the Forensic Quality Manager, Director of Forensic Services or Special Agent in Charge.

To be considered as a potential candidate, you must meet the minimum qualifications(s) listed below. Degrees must be from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in forensic science, criminalistics, or in a physical science;
2. Completion of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Crime Laboratory Analyst training program (or a comparable training program); and
3. Three years of professional experience in a crime laboratory analyst class (or equivalent class).

Note: Professional experience in one of the disciplines for which the position will supervise can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of FDLE’s Policies and Procedures, laboratory policies and accreditation requirements;
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of quality assurance and quality control;
• Ability to monitor the quality of work product;
• Skill in appraising the performance of others;
• Knowledge of FDLE’s selection criteria;
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with the accrediting body;
• Ability to establish and maintain attendance and leave;
• Skill in communicating with the Forensic Quality Manager on laboratory and personnel matters; and
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cordial working relationships with internal and external partners.

Note: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

BASE SALARY:

• $78,795.08

NOTES:

Starting salary will be at the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE's pay policy. The elements of this selection process may include a work sample and/or interview. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.