Investigations Support Officer - S.A.F.E. Unit in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources

Working Title of Vacant PositionInvestigations Support Officer - S.A.F.E. Unit
Job Type: Part Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 4
Department: POLICE
Division: POLICE OPERATIONS
Requisition Number: 2026477
Number of hours worked per week: 25
Work Schedule: Flexible Hours, Monday-Friday; between 8am-5pm; three days per week; The selected employee will work up to 25 hours per week, during normal operating hours of the City. The schedule can be determined based upon operational need but is the same hours each week. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: N - Never
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary:

Job Description:

• Analyze Firearm-Related Incidents: Review and analyze firearm-related incidents, recovered firearms, and investigative data to identify patterns, trends, repeat locations, and potential connections between criminal incidents.
• Conduct Investigative Research: Gather, review, and evaluate information from authorized databases and other approved sources to identify investigative leads and information that may support criminal charges.
• Support Firearm Tracing: Facilitate lawful firearm tracing, document trace results, and maintain accurate records to assist investigators in identifying firearm origins and potential connections to criminal activity.
• Prepare Analytical Reports: Compile, organize, and prepare recurring reports, summaries, and statistical analyses for investigators, patrol personnel, prosecutors, command staff, and other authorized personnel.
• Identify Investigative Leads: Evaluate information and data to recognize patterns, establish potential links between incidents, draw logical conclusions, and provide actionable information to support criminal investigations.
• Maintain Investigative Records: Accurately document research findings, firearm trace information, analytical results, and other relevant investigative information in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Coordinate Investigative Information: Collaborate with sworn personnel, investigative units, patrol officers, prosecutors, and authorized partner agencies to share relevant information and support coordinated investigative and crime-prevention efforts.
• Support Community Violence Prevention: Assist with connecting victims, families, and individuals at elevated risk of violence to appropriate services, prevention resources, and community-based partners, while supporting outreach initiatives and violence-reduction programs.

• Strong Analytical and Research Skills: Ability to review, interpret, and analyze information and data to identify patterns, trends, investigative leads, and potential connections to criminal activity.
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Ability to evaluate information, draw logical conclusions, and identify relevant evidence that may assist investigators in developing criminal cases.
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy: Ability to maintain accurate records, document research findings, prepare reports, and handle sensitive investigative information with discretion.
• Effective Communication Skills: Ability to clearly communicate findings, prepare written summaries, and collaborate professionally with investigators, patrol officers, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Community Engagement and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build positive relationships with victims, families, community organizations, and service providers while supporting violence prevention and outreach initiatives.
• Professionalism, Integrity, and Dependability: Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, ethical conduct, sound judgment, teamwork, and the ability to work independently while following departmental policies and supervisory direction.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Retired or current sworn law enforcement officer
• VCIN certification
• NIBIN certification

Job Open Date: 11/07/2026
Job Close Date: 11/21/2026
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants: