CACLD Job Postings

Director of the Crime Laboratory

Salary $191,897.74 - $246,200.02 Annually Location Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA
Job Type Executive Management Job Number 25-V63-A
Department District Attorney Opening Date 10/10/2025
Closing Date 11/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Bargaining Unit 91

Description

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director to lead our forensic science operations in the Crime Laboratory. This executive-level position oversees all aspects of laboratory management, quality assurance, and scientific integrity in support of criminal investigations and public safety. Through subordinate supervisors, this position will manage a staff of criminalists, forensic specialists, and other forensic science support personnel in the collection, preservation, and scientific testing of physical evidence in criminal investigations. The results of this testing are reported to law enforcement agencies, prosecution and defense attorneys, and the courts. This position will exercise a broad knowledge of personnel and financial management, scientific and technological procedures, and the relations of the department with other law enforcement and investigative agencies and jurisdictions.

For the complete job listing, informaiton about applying, deadlines, and additional requirements to qualify, please view the full job posting here:Director of the Crime Laboratory.

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