About the role
Requisition No: 887158
Agency: Department of Law Enforcement
Working Title: CRIME LABORATORY ANALYST SUPV - 71002445
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 71002445
Salary: $78,795.08
Posting Closing Date: 11/09/2026
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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 continue to advance excellence across our laboratory system. We are seeking a motivated individual to fill the role of Assistant Quality Manager, reporting directly to the Forensic Quality Manager. In this role, you will collaborate closely with both quality and operational management teams to provide oversight and guidance in quality assurance, analyst training, auditing, standard compliance, and system-wide quality initiatives. Your responsibilities will include not only planning and coordinating audits but also improving consistency and efficiency of the statewide internal auditing program. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, collaborative, and capable of balancing multiple priorities across several forensic disciplines. Strong skills in communication, problem-solving, data analysis, project coordination, and process improvement are essential for success. If you're ready to play a key role in shaping the future of forensic services, we want to hear from you!
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible for assisting in the overall function, performance, and integrity of the laboratory system’s quality assurance program. Specific duties include:
- Developing and maintaining laboratory system policy and procedures;
- Scheduling and coordinating internal audits;
- Addressing nonconformities within the laboratory system;
- Maintaining organization of lab members in the internal Forensic Training program;
- Directly supervising the Friction Ridge and Firearms Technical Leaders and assisting with the direction of the Technical Leaders located around the state;
- 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;
- Directly supervising 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;
- Facilitating meetings; 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:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in forensic science, criminalistics, or in a physical science;
- Completion of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Crime Laboratory Analyst training program (or a comparable training program);
- Three years of professional experience in a crime laboratory analyst class (or equivalent class);
- One year of professional experience as a technical leader or supervisor in one of the following disciplines: Crime Scene, Digital Evidence, Firearms, Footwear and Tire, Forensic Document Examination, Friction Ridge; and
- Completion of an ASCLD/LAB-International or ANAB assessor course.
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 communicating with, leading, and motivating members.
- 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.
- 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.
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.