Salary : $109,800.00 - $133,764.00 Annually
Location : Fresno
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26DM0021
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 08/25/2026
Closing Date: 9/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 14A

Position Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION

The City of Fresno is currently recruiting for a Crime Scene Investigation Bureau Manager. Under direction, manages and administers the operation of the Police Department's Crime Scene Investigation Bureau.

The current vacancy exists in the Fresno Police Department. The men and women of the Fresno Police Department are dedicated to serving our community with honesty, compassion, and respect as we keep our citizens safe. We recognize that people make the difference in any organization. We are committed to recruiting the most qualified personnel and providing them with the best training and equipment possible, while creating an atmosphere that allows them to excel.

The Crime Scene Investigation Bureau Manager is a non-sworn, management position in the Police Department. The incumbent plans, schedules, and supervises the activities of personnel involved in the investigation of crime scenes, crime scene photography, processing evidence, the identification of criminal subjects through automated technology and the processing and identification of prisoners.

This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Chief of Police.
THE REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in criminology, business administration, public administration or closely related field;
AND
Three (3) years of supervisory experience which included crime scene investigation, evidence processing, photography, and suspect identification functions.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis, up to a maximum of two (2) years.
A COPY OF COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS OR DEGREE MUST BE ATTACHED. APPLICANTS LACKING THE MANDATORY ATTACHMENT MAY BE REJECTED.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment.
Eligible candidates certified for consideration must successfully complete a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process.

Eligible applicants selected to fill vacancies for this position must successfully complete a CVSA and an EXTENSIVE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.
SELECTION PROCESS

Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application online at www.fresno.gov/jobs before the final filing date.

Resumes alone will not be accepted in place of a completed application.

Applicants deemed most qualified will be invited to interview for this rewarding and excellent opportunity.
How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email [email protected]. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.
Bargaining Unit 14

Management Confidential

City of Fresno Profession Employees Association (CFMEA)
BENEFIT

DESCRIPTION

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. The City will reimburse up to $75 per month if contributing $75 per month or greater.

ANNUAL LEAVE
Accrue 15.55 - 18.83 hours per month based on years of service not to exceed 840 hours and cash out provisions.

LIFE INSURANCE

Benefit equal to annual salary with a maximum of $150,000; premium paid by the City.

MANAGEMENT LEAVE

60 hours per fiscal year with cash out provisions.

HOLIDAYS

10 City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and 2 personal days.

LONG TERM DISABILITY

Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.

BILINGUAL PREMIUM

$100 per month upon approved certification

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)

Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 240 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.

RETIREMENT -City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program):an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
Please note that the benefits package described above is specific to permanent full-time employees. Employees engaged on a part-time, temporary, limited, or other basis may have different entitlements.
01

Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in criminology, business administration, public administration or closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess three (3) years of supervisory experience which included crime scene investigation, evidence processing, photography, and suspect identification functions?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of the above relevant experience do you have?

• 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
• 5 years but less than 6 years of experience
• 6 years but less than 7 years of experience
• 7 years but less than 8 years of experience

04

How many college units do you have?

• Sixty (60) units but less than ninety (90) units
• Ninety (90) units but less than one hundred twenty (120) unit
• One hundred twenty (120) units or more

05

Did you upload a copy of your degree and/or transcripts with your application? If you are qualifying with education, you must provide verification of your educational credentials before submitting your application.

• Yes
• No

Required Question