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What is the role of a Forensic Specialist Supervisor at City of Chesapeake Human Resources?

The Forensic Specialist Supervisor position at City of Chesapeake Human Resources is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Government/Civil Service field.

Where is this Forensic Specialist Supervisor job located?

Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Forensic Specialist Supervisor role?

Full-time or part-time position

What is the expected salary for this Forensic Specialist Supervisor job?

$68,040 – $90,153 Yearly Salary

Forensic Specialist Supervisor job near me in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources

Working Title of Vacant PositionForensic 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; | Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA {304 Albermarle Drive}
Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
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

Job Open Date: 08/25/2026
Job Close Date: 09/04/2026
Open Until Filled: 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.

Forensic Specialist Supervisor in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources

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