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Police Civilian Investigator/Technician (Background Investigator- Training Division)
City of Norfolk
Police
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Salary
$33.12 - $33.12
per hour
Type
Closes
April 25, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This part-time role involves checking the backgrounds of people applying to be police officers by interviewing their contacts, contacting other agencies, and writing detailed reports to help with hiring.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in law enforcement, like a retired officer, who is organized, good at talking to people, and comfortable with basic office work.
The job supports the police department's recruiting efforts in a diverse city like Norfolk.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience as a retired police officer or significant work in a law enforcement agency
- Proficiency in basic computer skills and Microsoft Office
- Valid driver's license
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to conduct interviews with applicants, employers, family, and references
- Skill in completing accurate and detailed background reports
Full Job Description
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.
Requirements
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.
Qualifications
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
Additional Information
Work Schedule:Monday - Friday day time hours, with the flexibility to occasionally work weekends.
Intermittent\Retiree Part-time Employees:
Intermittent\Retiree 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.
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