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Investigator

SUFFOLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/26/2026
General Statement Of Duties And Responsibilities

Conducts criminal investigations as assigned by the Assistant Deputy Superintendent (ADS) of SID. Works with other law enforcement agencies as needed. Performs related work/assignments as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general direction of the Assistant Deputy Superintendent of SID and the Senior Investigators.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Conduct special and security investigations and prepares a report of findings. Maintain proper documentation of all matters reviewed by SID.
  • Participate in the daily review of matters currently before the division as required or as requested by supervisors.
  • Carry out and implement requests from outside law enforcement agencies regarding security matters with approval of the ADS of SID.
  • Prepare and write reports for investigations, collect evidence, testify at grievance or arbitration hearings.
  • Assist with pre-employment background investigations.
  • Obtain criminal complaints; testify in court, present evidence.
  • Destroy evidence, subsequent to court disposition, in accordance with Mass.

General Laws.

  • Attend all training as assigned.
  • Perform such other duties and assignments as the Sheriff may assign from time to time.

Qualifications

  • Superior communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Ability to work accurately and independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to meet short deadlines.
  • Knowledge of investigatory procedures and protocols.
  • Knowledge and experience in criminal court proceedings.
  • Experience with investigations in a law enforcement agency strongly preferred
  • Ability to interrogate inmates and staff concerning policy violations and criminal activity.
  • Ability to effective and efficiently manage an investigation through the entire process, including but not limited to, gathering intelligence, reviewing evidence, questioning witnesses, and composing independent findings.
  • Two years of experience working in an investigative capacity, specialized training in investigations, law enforcement training, or a combination of education, experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities indicated above. Associate or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
  • Thorough knowledge of Department policies and procedures is preferred.
  • Bilingual preferred.

Essential Functions

  • Regular, punctual and predictable attendance at assigned workplace and at scheduled meetings.
  • Knowledge of, compliance with, and enforcement of Department policies and procedures.
  • Review investigation files for appropriate documentation and determine appropriate action.
  • Review audio and video recordings of inmate and staff activity.
  • Conduct interviews of inmates and staff.
  • Drive a vehicle to deliver correspondence to staff.
  • Perform arrests.

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