Detective of Investigations Sergeant


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a sworn police officer, an employee in this position is subject to personal danger. Work involves substantial public contact with citizens and law violators. Under general supervision from the Investigations Commander, a person in this position, as a sworn police officer, is responsible for investigating alleged violations of the law, gathering evidence, making arrests, preparing cases for presentation in court and testifying when called upon. This position is a responsible supervisory and administrative police position, which coordinates any Officers temporarily assigned to the Investigations Unit.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Supervises and participates in major case investigations; observes and evaluates police investigators and their work.
• Schedules, supervises, and evaluates work of subordinates; gives training and guidance; and recommends disciplinary action when necessary.
• Supervises and participates in the operation of the Investigations Unit, including reviewing and evaluating incident reports and making felony and misdemeanor case assignments from these incident reports.
• Interviews victims of crime reference all circumstances of the offense.
• Interviews and takes written statements from suspects and witnesses of criminal acts.
• Prepares follow-up reports reflecting results of investigations.
• Assists representatives of other law enforcement agencies whose work brings them on campus.
• Discusses developments in specific cases with prosecutor.
• Conducts crime prevention seminars and law enforcement workshops.
• Gathers, identifies, records and preserves evidence in all criminal cases.
• Testifies in court.
• Performs work as uniformed police officer as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Major of Field Operations or the Chief of Police.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. College preferred, but must who “progressive efforts” toward obtaining A.A., B.A. or B.S. degree.

Training: Successful completion of basic police training (754 classroom hours), approved police supervisors course, crime scene investigations, basic police photography, narcotics, and LINK/NCIC basic.

Skills: Considerable knowledge of the rules and regulations of the police department, the principles and practices of modern police science, pertinent federal, state, and local laws. Ability to assign, instruct, review and evaluate the work of subordinates. Ability to deal with subordinates and the public tactfully, but yet firmly and effectively. Ability to actively assign, instruct , and review work of subordinates. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to organize and maintain complex records and files. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with employees, citizens, and public officials. Skill in the use and care of firearms and in the skillful operation of a motor vehicle. Must have knowledge of basic computer skills.

Experience: One year experience as a police officer. (One year experience starts after successful completion of initial probationary period. Initial probationary period begins after successful completion of PTO training.) Must demonstrate the ability and potential for assuming supervisory
responsibilities.

Physical: Good physical condition. Must be capable of strenuous physical effort during arrest operations. Must have the ability to maintain satisfactory fitness level as delineated in the Law Enforcement Officer Essential Job Functions form. Must pass semi-annual departmental firearms training.

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