forensic scientist Virginia Beach, VA
Job description
Job Duties:
The Virginia Beach Police Department’s Forensic Unit employs twenty civilian and ancillary employees in two distinct sections , crime scene investigation and latent fingerprint examination. The Crime Scene Section responds to approximately 5000 crime scenes annually, including a mixture of property crimes and violent crimes.
Three (3) Forensic Specialist Supervisors (FSS) are first line “working supervisors” responsible for the operational oversight of the Crime Scene Section, and report to the Forensic Unit Supervisor. FSS’s are expected to be technical leaders and subject matter experts as they perform a mixture of technical and administrative tasks including, but not limited to:
- Casework management and supervision,
- Crime scene resource allocation,
- Technical report review,
- Evidence submission screening with laboratory personnel,
- Coordination of shift scheduling and payroll/leave approvals,
- Personnel interview panel member,
- Performance evaluations of direct reports,
- Initial/Onboarding training coordination and approval,
- Project management,
- Information request fulfillment,
- Training requests evaluation and submission.
WORK SCHEDULE:
FSS’s work four (4) ten-hour shifts on Monday through Thursday which align the shift times that provide 24/7 coverage. On Friday through Sunday, FSS’s share an on-call responsibility in which they will be available to field inquiries from technicians/specialist for guidance and provide scene response/oversight at major incidents. FSS’s are responsible for being on-call for four (4) months of the year. A take-home police vehicle is assigned to the FSS that is on-call for the month. Department-issued cell phones are provided to supervisory personnel who are on-call.
Disqualifiers:
The following is a listing of "disqualifiers" or concerns that could result in you not being selected for employment. Please give consideration to these factors before applying. This is not an exhaustive listing.
Criminal History : Conviction of any felony or any crime involving moral turpitude (crimes contrary to justice, honesty, or good morals). Conviction of any Class 1 or Class 2 misdemeanor, excluding traffic violations which are discussed separately, or the Virginia State Law equivalent within the last 5 years.
Traffic Violations : Any conviction of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, refusal to take blood or breath test, eluding police, racing, or leaving the scene of an accident within the last 5 years.
Drugs : Any involvement in the sale of illegal drugs as an adult. Any illegal use or possession of any illegal drug, including but not limited to heroin, cocaine, hallucinogens or any derivative thereof (except marijuana) within the last five years. Illegal possession of anabolic steroids within the last 36 months.
Official City Job Description:
https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/human-resources/Employment-VBGOV/Job%20Descriptions/Forensic_Specialist_Supervisor_-_Crime_Scene_00781.pdf
Working Conditions:
https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.003187.1.pdf
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS: Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to six (6) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; or any equivalent combination of experience and training, such as an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice and four (4) years experience in a related field, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All 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. Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs. This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employees supervisor based on position assigned.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required:
Preferences:
- Strong communication skills
- Experience as a team lead and/or supervisor
- Detail orientation and organizational/time management skills
- International Association of Identification (IAI), or comparable, certification as a crime scene investigator
- Experience performing complex crime scene investigation(s)
- Experience testifying in court as expert witness
- Experience operating the 3-D laser scanner and other specialized equipment
- Completion of specialized forensic training in an area such as bloodstain pattern analysis, shooting incident reconstruction, etc.
Special Instructions:
***Applicants are encouraged to provide detailed information in their application/resume, particularly as it relates to specific training and experience performing evidence collection, crime scene investigation, leadership/management/supervision, professional certification, testimony experience, etc. ***
Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina driver’s license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV driver’s license eligibility requirements.
Must successfully complete a police background investigation, including polygraph examination.
Must have U.S. citizenship or ten-year residency as a prerequisite for DCJS certification.
Must be amenable to shift work (days/evenings/midnights) including weekend on-call (described above) and holidays and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs.
- Please complete the application in its entirety. The application is the primary required document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked, may cause your application to be incomplete.
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- Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you give us in the work experience section of this application. Be sure you are thorough in describing your skills and duties as you complete the work experience section. If the information cannot be verified you will not receive credit.
- Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses.
VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
About Virginia Beach
CEO: William D. Sessoms, Jr.
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Government
Website: www.vbgov.com
Year Founded: 1963
