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Police Civilian Investigator/Technician (Detective Division – ICAC)
City of Norfolk
Police
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Salary
$33.12 - $33.12
per hour
Type
Closes
April 22, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This part-time role supports police detectives by reviewing crime reports, gathering evidence like videos and shell casings, and spotting trends to help solve cases, especially those involving sensitive child exploitation materials.
It involves working with citizens, other police units, and nearby agencies to follow up on leads and assist investigations.
A good fit would be someone with law enforcement experience, like a retired officer, who is comfortable handling disturbing content and has flexible availability for varied shifts.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Retired police officer or significant experience in a law enforcement agency
- Valid driver's license
- U.S. citizenship (born or naturalized)
- Ability to handle sensitive materials including Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) in a forensic and legal context
- Availability for 24/7 flexible part-time schedule (up to 1040 hours per year, no benefits)
- Knowledge of basic operational, technical, or office processes in law enforcement
Full Job Description
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 within the Central Records Division. The Police Civilian Investigator/Technician position is responsible for interfacing with record management systems to review and research reported crimes; working with citizens; advising detectives and supervisors of crime trends; and works in cooperation with Norfolk’s Criminal Intelligence Unit, Norfolk NIBIN Unit, and investigators within the surrounding cities.
The City of Norfolk’s Police Department is seeking candidates for the position of Police Civilian Investigator/Technician within the Central Records Division. The Police Civilian Investigator/Technician position is responsible for interfacing with record management systems to review and research reported crimes; working with citizens; advising detectives and supervisors of crime trends; and works in cooperation with Norfolk’s Criminal Intelligence Unit, Norfolk NIBIN Unit, and investigators within the surrounding cities.
In this role, the investigator will be required to process and review digital and physical evidence related to sensitive crimes, including explicit content and Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Applicants must be prepared to handle such materials within a strict forensic and legal framework as a core function of their investigative support duties.
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Requirements
Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
- Interface daily with reporting management systems to review and research reported crimes and disseminate this information.
- Follow up via e-mail or telephone with citizens to update reports, collect additional information regarding suspects and evidence.
- Collect video footage and interact with the Real Time Crime Center to assist investigations.
- Advise detectives and supervisors of crime trends, follow up information, and citizen concerns.
- Work in cooperation with the Norfolk Police Criminal Intelligence Unit (crime analysts), providing input on crime patterns, suspect information, and other viable information.
- Working with the Norfolk Police NIBIN unit, in the triage and analysis of shell casing.
- Work with surrounding cities investigators addressing concurrent cases and persons of interest.
- Work independently to review case management, creating and following up on potential leads for the purpose of passing onto case investigators.
- Interact daily with citizens and assist in taking incident reports for crimes that have occurred.
- Other duties as determined by the command.
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.
Additional Information
Other Requirements:Valid Driver's License
Must be a U.S. Citizen (born or naturalized)
Work Schedule:
24 hours, 7 days a week availability, various days off
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 operation needs. This position is not eligible for benefits.
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