Manager Crime Scene Reconstruction Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $127,813.26 - $173,467.80 Annually
Location : Landover, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Job Number: 10684
Department: Police Department
Division: BOF CSI ADMN DIVMNGR
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: 7/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 50069040
Max Number of Applicants: 100
Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team!
Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.
The Prince George's County Police Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Manager, Crime Scene Investigation Division (Administrative Specialist 2G) grade G31 position, in the Bureau of Forensics/Crime Scene Investigation Division.
About the Position
The Manager, Crime Scene Division position is a highly responsible professional managerial and administrative role responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the Crime Scene Investigation Division in the Police Department. Responsibilities extend to supervising, planning, and coordinating activities of professional, technical, and clerical staff in order to accomplish the respective and specific divisional mission, goals, and objectives as an integral part of the Agency's Bureau of Forensics. Work is performed in accordance with established departmental policies, procedures, and regulations and performed under the general supervision of the Executive Manager of the Bureau of Forensics. The work of this role is highly complex, and the ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, conscientious, and a hands-on leader. Candidates must exhibit excellent communication and presentation skills, have a track record of collaborative leadership, and be comfortable with working long hours when required. The incumbent in this position is authorized to carry out those duties and responsibilities in accordance with the established performance standards and is subject to reporting and justifying task outcomes above him/her in the Department's chain of command.
About the Agency
The Prince George's County Police Department is the fourth largest law enforcement agency in Maryland, providing a full range of law enforcement services to County residents and business owners. Their mission is to work in partnership with citizens of Prince George's County towards providing a safe environment and enhancing the quality of life. Today, the Prince George's County Police Department serves over 900,000 residents and has an authorized strength of 1800 officers and 300 civilians.
Examples of Work

• Allocates and oversees the resources of the Crime Scene Investigation Division (CSID) efficiently and effectively to achieve the police mission of complete, accurate, and impartial investigations while adhering to department, federal, and state guidelines, rules, and accepted practices
• Develops, administers, and oversees the technical, administrative, and business aspects of the Crime Scene Investigation Division.
• Coordinates the Crime Scene Investigation Division's operational activities in the laboratory setting and field operations by directing subordinate supervisors and direct involvement.
• Develops, maintains, and updates all aspects of the CSID personnel and technical management and quality control documents, including Evidence Unit, Computer Forensics Unit, and Video Analysis Unit Standard Operating Procedures.
• Monitors/ensures adherence to rules and guidelines of the operation and maintenance of scientific and technical equipment.
• Directs and implements forensic evidence protocols, management programs, and policies.
• Ensures the integrity of investigative files, both written and electronic.
• Oversees the hiring of new employees for the CSID.
• Develops skill and experience levels of all subordinate and supervisory personnel.
• Maintains 24-hour on-call status, providing direction and consultation to both CSID staff and Executive Command Staff concerning forensic evidence issues.
• Coordinates the needs of the investigative entities within the department and requests made from other agencies with the CSID.
• Ensures the goals and objectives of the General Order Manual and SOP are met, along with Federal and State rules and regulations during CSID activities.
• Promotes and maintains professional relationships to facilitate the CSID mission.
• Oversees the Major Case Reviews (MCR) consisting of criminal investigators, prosecutors, CSI, and laboratory staff.
• Serves as the internal consultant to all investigative units, command staff, and the Chief of Police in forensic evidence collection/processing and policy development.
• Testifies as an expert in court proceedings related to the identification, collection, processing, preservation, and subsequent presentation of forensic evidence.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:

• Master's Degree from an accredited College or University in Criminology, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience in crime scene investigation, forensic science, evidence processing, photography and identification functions.

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.
Please note there is no equivalency for supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Highly eligible candidates will meet the following criteria below for further consideration by the hiring agency:

• Master's degree or higher in Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science or other related physical science field with at least twenty-four (24) credit hours in Chemistry and Biology
• Five (5) years or more of exceptional forensic and laboratory experience and practices.
• Three (3) years or more of supervisory/management level experience.
• Previous testimony experience.
• Budget management
• Ability to effectively communicate orally, in writing and speaking before groups.
• Ability to conduct accurate research and develop technical reports and correspondence.
• Extensive knowledge of program development, implementation, and management techniques.
• Ability to coordinate and/or manage a diverse range of assignments, being receptive to the needs of the entire Division

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY AND CONVINCINGLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Tentative Interview Dates: Late July 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location: 1739 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD 20785
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

• Be willing to accept assigned shift work (days/evenings/weekends/holidays).
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Accountability Statement
The incumbent shall not disseminate confidential information, administrative or operational, unless expressly authorized. Confidential information may not be discussed with other County employees (including individuals in the Police Department), except for work-related reasons, under terms and conditions of the Maryland Public Information Act.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Assistance Program
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Benefits
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
    • Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
  • Supplemental Pension Plan
    • Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
  • 457(b)
  • 403(b)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Critical Illness
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Services

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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunit