Forensic Specialist Supervisor

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Forensic Specialist Supervisor Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 1 Department POLICE Division POLICE SUPPORT Requisition Number 2026419 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule

Monday- Friday; 8am-5pm

Schedule subject to change based on operational need;

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA {304 Albermarle Drive} Position Driving Requirement R - Routine Pay Grade GE15 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary

$68,040 - $90,153 / annually

• Actual starting salary based on qualifications and experience

Job Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your forensic career? Join the City of Chesapeake Police Department as a Forensic Specialist Supervisor and lead a team whose work is critical to investigations and the pursuit of justice.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervises forensic staff, including selection, training, scheduling, work assignments, performance evaluation, counseling, discipline, and termination recommendations.
• Directs forensic operations and establishes priorities for the efficient and timely collection, preservation, processing, documentation, and storage of physical evidence; provides advanced technical guidance at crime scenes and related locations.
• Researches laws, regulations, procedures, and emerging technologies and recommends improvements to forensic policies, methodologies, and practices.
• Develops and maintains operational policies, standard operating procedures, quality assurance protocols, and training programs to ensure compliance with legal requirements and industry standards; coordinates professional development and technical training for forensic personnel and sworn forensic technicians.
• Oversees quality assurance and quality control, including review of reports, case files, photographs, evidence submissions, and related documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards.
• Manages forensic equipment and supply inventory, procurement, budget recommendations, expenditures, and long-range operational planning.
• Oversees the administration and integrity of forensic information systems and databases, including the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN), ensuring data quality and compliance with established protocols.
• Responds to complex or high-profile crime scenes to provide supervisory oversight, technical assistance, and quality assurance; collects evidence as needed.
• Testifies in court regarding forensic procedures, evidence collection methods, and case-related findings.
• Participates in case and staff meetings and coordinates or attends training, seminars, conferences, and other professional development activities; performs other related duties as assigned.

Consider making your next career move with the City of Chesapeake Police Department!

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications

Vocational/Educational Requirement: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in forensic science or a closely related field.

Experience: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of five years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses: Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. Special skills or equipment certification may be required.

Special Requirement(s): Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFYING FACTORS:

Disqualification factors from the date of the application include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to any felony.
• Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor involving acts of moral turpitude (lying, cheating, and stealing).
• Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor sex offense.
• Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to domestic assault.
• Conviction of possession, manufacture, and/or distribution of illegal drugs, excluding possession of marijuana or any cannabis derivative. ·
• Use of Cocaine, LSD, PCP, or any type of hallucinogenic drug in the last five years.
• Dishonorable discharge, Bad conduct/Misconduct discharge, and Other than Honorable discharges from military service. General and Uncharacterized discharges from military service will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Untruthfulness or the withholding of pertinent information during any phase of the application process (e.g. application, interview, paperwork).
• Cheating on any examination or testing associated with the process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of law enforcement methods and procedures dealing with the proper collection, preservation and storage of all criminal evidence. Criminal law with particular reference to criminal evidence, and chain of custody

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 08/25/2026 Job Close Date 09/04/2026 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note: If you are selected for an interview, you will be required to complete a multi-page personal history statement (PHS).

Please note: If you are the selected candidate, you will undergo a comprehensive background investigation to include a local, state and federal criminal history check, sex offender registry check, polygraph examination and drug and alcohol screening.

Drug Screening: MARIJUANA

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver's license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands H=Heavy - Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs constantly.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Lifting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Pushing/Pulling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Reaching Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Handling Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Fine Dexterity Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Kneeling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Crouching Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Crawling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Bending Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Twisting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Climbing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Balancing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Foot Controls Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used Protective Equipment Required

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards M = Several Times Per Month Chemical Hazards D = Daily Electrical Hazards N = Never Fire Hazards N = Never Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases W = Several Times Per Week Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never Other If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust W = Several Times Per Week Extreme Temperatures W = Several Times Per Week Noise and Vibration W = Several Times Per Week Fumes and Odors W = Several Times Per Week Wetness/Humidity W = Several Times Per Week Darkness or Poor Lighting W = Several Times Per Week Primary Work Location Office Environment, Vehicle, Outdoors

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Emergency Situations Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

N/A

Professional References

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review position requirements for details.

• Yes

• No

• • Have you read the automatic disqualifying factors and do you qualify for this position?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents