State of Maryland

MSP Director, Forensic Sciences is one of three managerial levels of work in the chemical, biological, physical or comparative analysis of criminal evidence in the Forensic Sciences Division of the Maryland State Police. The employee is responsible for the administration and operation of the Forensic Sciences Division.

An employee in this classification receives executive direction from a designated higher-level departmental official.

The MSP Director, Forensic Sciences is differentiated from the MSP Deputy Director, Forensic Sciences in that the MSP Director, Forensic Sciences has overall responsibility for the operation of the Forensic Sciences Division while the MSP Deputy Director, Forensic Sciences assists the MSP Director, Forensic Sciences and has direct supervisory responsibility for MSP Forensic Scientist Managers.

Directs the operation of the Forensic Sciences Division of the Maryland State Police;

Establishes and implements polices, procedures, goals and objectives for the Forensic Sciences Division and evaluates the effectiveness of same;

Manages the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the division and assures the quality of forensic work performed by Division staff;

Monitors, through Division staff, compliance with applicable accreditation standards and criteria;

Provides expert direction and guidance to staff in solving complex technical problems related to scientific and comparative analyses;

Prepares and oversees the Division’s annual budget;

Interviews and hires Division personnel and makes final recommendations for disciplinary actions, terminations or promotions for Division staff;

Proposes new legislation and makes recommendations to the Department of Maryland State Police Secretary concerning new or revised legislation affecting the Forensic Sciences Division;

Oversees the operation of legislatively mandated statewide data base programs and makes recommendations to the Department of Maryland State Police Secretary of ways to enhance the performance of these programs;

Serves as the Commander of the Mass Disaster Response Team;

Maintains an awareness of the current technologies, theories and practices in the field of forensic science by reviewing relevant literature, conducting research, and attending and participating in local and national professional development activities;

Represents the agency in matters that require the scientific explanation of forensic science programs and needs before legislative committees;

Performs other related duties.