Police Civilian Investigator/Technician (Background Investigator- Training Division)

The Norfolk Police Department is committed to representing one of the most diverse cities in the region. Norfolk is home to over 244,000 residents including an array of social, economic, and ethnic groups. It is the Norfolk Police Department's mission to recruit, attract, and maintain a diverse work agency that will represent our city, citizens, and the communities we serve. The City of Norfolk's Police Department is seeking candidates for the position of Police Civilian Investigator/Technician (part-time) in the Training and Recruiting Section. The Police Civilian Investigator/Technician (part-time, Training/Recruiting Section) position is responsible for conducting background investigations of Police Recruit applicants and Virginia Certified Lateral Police Officers as directed by the Recruiting supervisor; conduct interviews with applicants and their associated employers, family members, acquaintances, spouses, and references; follow up with other law enforcement agencies regarding applicants past employment or application statuses; complete accurate, thorough, and detailed background reports for each applicant deemed qualified for employment with the City of Norfolk Department of Police; aid with the operational functions of the hiring process to include applicant testing, orientation, and applicant follow ups. Essential functions include, but are not limited to: Conduct background investigations of Police Recruit applicants and Virginia Certified Lateral Police Officers as directed by the Recruiting supervisor. Conduct interviews with applicants and their associated employers, family members, acquaintances, spouses, and references. Follow up with other law enforcement agencies regarding applicants past employment or application statuses. Accurately and thoroughly complete detailed background reports for each applicant deemed qualified for employment with the City of Norfolk's Department of Police. Aids with the operational functions of the hiring process to include applicant testing, orientation, and applicant follow ups. Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school. Retired police officer or considerable work in a law enforcement agency.

The preferred candidate will possess:

Proficiency with Basic Computer Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Valid Driver's License Must be a U.S.

Citizen Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday day time hours, with the flexibility to occasionally work weekends.

IntermittentRetiree Part-time Employees:

IntermittentRetiree part-time employees will work no more than 1040 hours in a twelve (12) month period of time. The hours are flexible and based on the department's operations needs. This position is not eligible for benefits.