Department:
Public Safety - Police Operations
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Police Operations
Position Title:
Investigative Specialist
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
This civilian position supports the police investigation function by assisting in or conducting internal affairs investigations and background investigations that do not require commissioned police personnel for The University of Kansas Medical Center Police Department (KUPD-KC). As directed, this position shall fulfill the dual roles of an Internal Affairs Investigator and shall perform background investigations for law enforcement sensitive positions within the agency.
The incumbent shall occupy the position as a subject matter expert in internal administrative investigations as they pertain to public safety employees. Will be responsible for the maintenance of an Internal Affairs program that is Commission for Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) compliant.
Shall occupy the position as a subject matter expert in hiring background investigations for those positions within the Department requiring law enforcement sensitive inquiries.
The incumbent is further required to support the Departmental CALEA efforts by supplying supporting proofs to the CALEA Manager as they pertain to the incumbent's duties.
Job Description:
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Interpersonal Professional Interactions
The incumbent shall adopt and be supportive of the Department's Vision, Mission, Core Values statements, and the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics. As an individual contributor, the incumbent is expected to develop effective working relationships with others, both internal and external, that are mutually beneficial and enhance the reputation of the Department and the Medical Center.
Management
This is an individual contributor position with no supervisory responsibilities. The incumbent shall operationally manage the duties of the Internal Affairs Investigator and Hiring Background Investigator positions. Additionally, the incumbent will prepare goals and objectives, ensure systematic review of progress toward achieving goals and objectives and act to correct variances. As a subject matter expert, the incumbent shall assist the Deputy Chief of Police to develop policies and procedures appropriate to the duties managed and implement programs using available resources. The incumbent shall interpret policies/procedures for specific situations.
Administrative
The incumbent shall perform expert-level administrative duties including, but not limited to, general administrative software tools, report writing, personnel interviewing, evidence collection, video and audio recording, and other administrative duties as assigned.
Enhance the current processes and procedures within the unit to align with industry best practices per the applicable professional standards organizations.
Conduct administrative interviews of public safety employees pursuant to complaints, internal affairs inquiries, and other allegations of misconduct.
Effectively employ the precepts of Garrity v. New Jersey and Weingarten Rights when interviewing public employees as witnesses, the accused, or other pertinent parties.
Effectively summarize and document interview findings.
Effectively apply investigative findings to correlated Departmental policies and procedures.
Effectively apply investigative findings in a written format to regulation violations.
Create and archive digital media pertaining to investigative cases.
Conduct police and law enforcement sensitive position background investigations.
Effectively interface with members of the Command Staff, Executive Staff, and other professional groups as required to facilitate communication of investigative findings.
Competently testify in civil and criminal court proceedings as necessary.
Support CALEA activities related to the position.
Perform additional administrative duties related to their core functions as directed
by their supervisor, or the Chief of Police.
Required Qualifications
Ten (10) or more years of commissioned law enforcement experience completed within the past five (5) years.
Two (2) or more years as a full-time commissioned Internal Affairs Investigator with a law enforcement agency.
One (1) or more years as a full-time commissioned Background Investigator with a law enforcement agency.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
Intermediate-level knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office 360.
The ability to successfully pass a full police level background check.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license (corrective lens acceptable).
Must be able to render credible testimony under oath and maintain the highest levels of professional and personal integrity.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) or more years as a full-time commissioned Internal Affairs Investigator with a law enforcement agency.
Knowledge of CALEA practices.
Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Law, or similar major, from an accredited college or university
Required Documents
Resume/CV & Cover Letter
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Salary
Pay Range:
$60,000.00 - $93,000.00
Minimum
$60,000.00
Midpoint
$76,000.00
Maximum
$93,000.00
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Investigative-Specialist_JR004217 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR004217.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu .
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Can you also include the following EEO statement on all of our advertising locations: KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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