Detective

Description

This position is open until filled.
The Human Resources Office is unable to provide status updates by telephone.
The salary range is listed above. Starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

The Detective performs specialized and technical law enforcement work to protect life and property in the County. An employee in this class serves as a law enforcement officer in the County and performs specialized and responsible assignments requiring additional knowledge, skills and training. Work includes assignments such as serving as a detective to investigate crimes or to conduct narcotics investigations, or performing specialized civil processes in a program for collection of writs of execution. Employees must exercise judgment, initiative and calm control when performing duties. Work involves frequent public contact which requires tact, firmness and decisiveness. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and state and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from superior officers. Work is usually performed with independence under general supervision and is evaluated through observation, discussion and review of reports for adherence to laws, department procedures, and proper judgment.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts initial and follow-up investigations of a variety of criminal, juvenile, and/or narcotics related incidents; interviews persons in connection with all investigated incidents; develops contacts and information sources concerning criminal activities; performs undercover operations and surveillance work as required; arrests offenders; identifies, collects, and preserves physical evidence; prepares written reports of investigative activities; testifies in court regarding investigative activities; may specialize in one particular form of investigations such as controlled substances, juvenile, narcotics, etc.
• Prepares detailed records and reports of activities using prescribed methods.
• Performs regular patrol work as needed, such as patrolling the County during an assigned shift in a vehicle; preventing, detecting and investigating disturbances and crime; serving various civil and criminal papers; responding to calls; apprehending suspects; and executing related assignments.
• Collaborate with outside agencies, the District Attorney Office and Sheriff’s Office personnel to successfully apprehend and bring to trial suspects in a case
• Familiarize and be able to successfully conduct interview and work crime scenes
• Complete basic Criminal Investigative Methods to perform job duties: ie interview and interrogations, evidence collections, case management, and preparing for court testimony
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of related law enforcement experience supplemented by specialized training in the area of assignment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses or Certifications:

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Completion of the minimum requirements established by the North Carolina Sheriff's Training and Standards Commission for certified law enforcement officers with prospects of successfully completing the entire certification process within prescribed time frames.
• Advanced Law Enforcement certifications preferred.

• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, local ordinances and policies of the department, especially relating to search and seizure, civil process, serving papers, pursuit, and arrest.
• Knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods and equipment.
• Knowledge of scientific crime detection and criminal identification and/or narcotics interdiction and other special narcotics investigations methods and procedures.
• Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment and in the application of self-defense tactics.
• Skill in collaborative conflict resolution.
• Ability to learn detailed legalistic steps involved in various civil processes including writs of execution and evictions.
• Ability to act with sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Ability to present effective court testimony.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise activity reports.
• Ability to build and maintain cooperative and effective public relations with the citizens.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and other public officials.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, including the human body. Tasks may require the following abilities: standing, walking, hearing, kneeling, reaching, feeling, grasping, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, crawling, fingering, and performing repetitive motions. Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have the visual acuityto operate a police vehicle and distinguish details and differences when observing people, places, or things on patrol.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employees are subject to hazards associated with law enforcement work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as dangerous persons, loud noises, and hazardous spills with fumes, oils, gases, or flammable liquids. Work may subject employee to compliance with final OSHA Standards on blood borne pathogens.

Please Note:
If offered a position, official transcripts/verification of education must be submitted directly to the Human Resources Office from the educational institution(s) listed on application. Positions requiring a minimum education/certification must also have official documents submitted to the Human Resources Office. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted by the candidate with the application for consideration of meeting minimum job requirements.

Vance County is an Equal Opportunity Employer