Investigator

Job Description

Job Description

Investigator

Jonesboro, GA, US

Salary Range: 63,797.00 To 77,064.00 (USD) Annually

POSITION TITLE

Investigator

EXEMPTION STATUS:

Non-Exempt

JOB FAMILY

Police Service

JOB LEVEL:

Grade 14

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

This position performs technical law enforcement work as a non-uniformed police officer in the investigation of crime and the detection and prevention of violations of the law.

POSITION RELATIONSHIPS SUPERVISES: (TITLES)

Police Department

SUPERVISED BY: (TITLE)

Investigations Sergeant/Lieutenant

The City of Jonesboro is seeking a dynamic and grounded individual to serve as an Investigator. As the county seat and economic heart of Clayton County, the City of Jonesboro population grows to over 10,000 during the day; however, right at 5,000 residents live within the city limits. Incorporated in 1859 as a Charter City, Jonesboro is a proud and inclusive community in which culture, art, history, education, placemaking, and innovation are valued.

The ideal candidate will be public service-focused, community-oriented and partnership-based, and will have experience working with a diverse population of engaged residents and businesses. The City of Jonesboro offers a competitive benefits package to include 100% medical insurance coverage paid by the City, GMA Retirement, tuition reimbursement, take-home car, paid time off, and more. The salary range for this position is between $50,598.00 and $68,089.68.

In addition to the awesome salary package, the city offers the following incentives for new hires:

• $4,000 after the first year of employment for Post Certified Law Enforcement Officers (with no disciplinary action)

•$2,500 after the first year of employment for Police Recruit after completing the academy.

•$1,000 after the first year of employment for Post Certified Instructors

•$1,000 after the first year of employment for Veterans.

DEFINITION:

Assigned to Criminal Investigations Division and under the general supervision of Investigations Sergeant / Lieutenant, performs technical law enforcement work as a non-uniformed police officer in the investigation of crime and the detection and prevention of violations of the law.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

This position works under the general supervision of the Investigations Sergeant/Lieutenant. The job functions are clearly understood and need no explanation in carrying out the essential functions of the position. Supervision is given for special projects or requests are made.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Carries out investigations to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases by performing the following duties.

•Investigates known or suspected criminals or facts of a case to detect planned criminal activity or clues.

•Frequents known haunts of criminals and becomes familiar with criminals to determine criminals' habits, associates, characteristics, aliases, and other personal information.

•Responsible for the investigation of all misdemeanor and felonious incidents that may warrant such.

•Responsible for processing crime scenes such as large-scale burglaries, homicides, and bank robberies; process other crime scenes if requested to do soby the Investigations Lieutenant or the case investigations.

•Investigates suspected persons and reports progress of the investigation.

•Arrests or assists in arrest of criminals or suspects.

•Be proficient in using databases and knowledgeable of processes to gather Intel from outside sources for background information on primary targets of drug distribution.

•Implement specialized electronic equipment into investigations to maximize results and enhance the quality of evidence.

•Prepares assigned cases for court, according to formalized procedures.

•Testifies before court and the grand jury.

•Maintains liaison with other law enforcement agencies, courts, community groups, and others as assigned.

•Notifies superior of major crimes or disturbances within the area and takes necessary action until the arrival of superior.

•Submits written report containing charges, available facts, and evidence to Magistrate to authorize search warrant or wiretap.

•Obtains statements for the prosecution of offenders and appears in court as a witness.

•Arrests suspects and obtains evidence to be used by District Attorney in prosecuting the case in court.

•Obtains statements for the prosecution of offenders and appears in court as a witness.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

•Knowledge of City Ordinances and Georgia criminal and traffic laws.

•Extensive knowledge of firearms and dangerous weapons, emergency driving, and physical restraint techniques.

•Knowledge of criminal investigation techniques and practices of investigation and identification.

•Knowledge of the geographic area of the city.

•Knowledge of arrest and bonding procedures.

•Skill in the use of firearms, automobiles, radio equipment, and defensive weapons.

•Skill in oral communication.

•Skill in the detection of criminals and criminal activity.

•Ability to work with and for the general public.

•Ability to operate the NCIC/GCIC computer.

•Ability to use enough physical force to apprehend violators.

•Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

•Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.

•Ability to prepare accurate and concise reports.

•Ability to remember the details of observation.

•Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Familiarizes self with the beat and persons living or businesses operating in the area.

•Inspects departmental vehicles and equipment used and gets repaired or obtains a replacement when it’s defective.

•Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum qualifications required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•High School diploma or GED

•Must be at least 21 years of age.

•Must have a Georgia Peace Officer Standard Training Certification and be recertified annually.

•Three (3) years minimum experience in Law Enforcement. Three (3) years minimum investigator experience.

•Have completed POST Trainings: Criminal Investigations Fundamental Course, Crime Scene Investigations, Interviews and Interrogations, and Search Warrants and Affidavits; Preferred.

•Must be able to successfully complete a background investigation, and oral examination.

•Valid Class C Georgia Driver’s License.

•Good moral character.

•Honorable discharge ONLY for persons with military service.

•No felony convictions.

•No Domestic Violence convictions.

•Physically fit and able to perform the duties of a police officer/investigator.

SUPERVISORY CONTROL:

Due to the nature of the work most decisions must be made by the Investigator immediately without the benefit of being able to consult with a supervisor. The supervisor reviews work by checking paperwork for errors and content, monitoring radio traffic calls, and assisting at the scene of major crimes. Self-supervisory with minimal oversight. Reports to the Sergeant. This position does not supervise any other positions.

SCOPE AND EFFECT:

The need for accuracy and effective utilization of available resources is high. Errors in judgment could cause disruptions to the City’s mission and adversely impact the attainment of the City’s goals.

PERSONAL CONTACTS:

Contacts are typical with other law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, citizens, victims, witnesses, defendants, judges, attorneys, other criminal justice agency employees, city employees, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed either in an office environment or a variety of field and office settings and may require exposure to dangerous and life-threatening situations. Must be willing to carry a firearm; mentally and physically capable of taking the life of another, if justified; willing to work any hour of the day or night (shift work), overtime, weekends, on-call, and holidays; work at any location in the city and travel on specific assignments.

The City of Jonesboro is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.