What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Investigator position at Charlotte Fire Department?
City Jobs - City of Charlotte (must apply through City of Charlotte website)
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SUMMARY
Work involves the entire sequence of fire investigations from the original search of the fire scene through and including, when necessary, the interrogation of arson suspects, the developing of information for court and the presentation of evidence and testimony before the court. Work orders are received in general form with the employee required to develop exact work procedures and approaches within accepted legal and technical standards. Public contact of a sensitive nature is involved. Work is nonsupervisory.