Location: Tulsa,OK, USA
Description
Reporting to the Chief of Police, the police investigator is responsible for conducting detailed investigations into criminal activities to identify perpetrators, gather evidence, and assist in prosecuting crimes. The role involves working closely with victims, witnesses, law enforcement officers, and other relevant authorities to examine and resolve cases thoroughly. The investigator must adhere to legal standards while employing investigative techniques to solve crimes and bring criminals to justice. Minimum starting pay for this non-exempt position is $22.77/hour. Some overtime may be required due to operational necessity.
The Police Investigator is also responsible for the police department's administrative functions, which include new employee onboarding, background investigations, equipment coordinator, and may assist in property and evidence room management.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Crime Scene Investigation: Respond to crime scenes, secure evidence, take photographs, and collect forensic materials for analysis.
* Case Management: Oversee and manage assigned cases from inception to conclusion, including maintaining organized records and tracking case developments.
* Evidence Collection and Analysis: Gather physical, forensic, and testimonial evidence, interview witnesses and suspects, and collaborate with forensic experts and laboratories.
* Interrogation: Interview and interrogate suspects, witnesses, and victims to gather essential information about criminal activities.
* Report Writing: Prepare detailed reports, summarizing evidence, witness statements, and investigative findings for use in court and other legal proceedings.
* Write arrest and search warrants for current and open criminal investigations.
* Presents case charge packets to the District Attorney/ City Prosecutor. Coordinate with the prosecuting agency to submit evidence or additional court requests.
* Collaboration: Work closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and judicial officials to coordinate efforts in solving cases.
* Testimony: Testify in court as required, presenting findings and evidence clearly and objectively.
* Surveillance: Conduct surveillance operations to monitor suspects and gather intelligence related to ongoing investigations.
* Arrest and Apprehension: Aid in identifying and apprehending criminal suspects based on gathered evidence and warrants.
* Training and Development: Stay updated with the latest investigative techniques, forensic advancements, and legal regulations. Coordinates all onboarding activities for employees assigned to the police department.
* May perform background investigations on all new airport police employees.
* May assist in managing property and evidence including the safekeeping, inventory, and lawful release of all evidence with oversight from the police lieutenant.
* Coordinates all CLEET staff records, including recording training, notification of employment, termination/resignation, and status changes. Serves as the CLEET Business Coordinator.
* Issues and records new equipment issued to TAPD staff.
* Schedules new employee orientation for new TAPD staff.
* May respond to calls for police service within the airport jurisdiction and or to assist in scheduling gaps for patrol operations.
* Other special projects may be assigned to complete.
* Reports to work regularly and timely and performs other duties as assigned.
* On-Call 24 hours daily and may respond to the airport to assist with investigations/arrests.
Requirements
Training & Experience: Three (3) years of full-time sworn police officer experience. Prior experience as a full-time police investigator is highly desirable. College-level coursework in law enforcement or related fields is preferred. CLEET Certified Basic Instructor Development (BID), Field Training Officer certification preferred. CLEET Certifications in investigations/ case preparation are also highly desirable.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Excellent knowledge of law enforcement duties, functions, and responsibilities; excellent writing skills; basic computer skills are required; ability to research issues and projects; excellent interpersonal skills required; ability to establish working relationships with area law enforcement agencies; ability to accept a high degree of responsibility for projects, inventory of evidence room, department property and training responsibilities.
Physical Requirements: Physical requirements include hand and arm steadiness and finger dexterity enough to use a keyboard and telephone; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, occasional carrying up to 20 pounds; occasional pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds; may be subject to walking, standing, balancing, kneeling, bending, handling, feeling, climbing, smelling and twisting; sufficient hand-eye coordination and position mobility in the ankles, knees, hips and back as well as vision, speech and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks and maintain proficiency standards and positions for the gun and non-gun hand. Must have physical stamina to chase and subdue fleeing persons, arrest suspects, and rescue victims.
Licenses and Certifications: CLEET Full-time police officer certification. Valid Oklahoma Driver's License. Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility to hold a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.
Working Environment: Working environment is primarily indoors in an office setting with occasional outdoor duties in various weather conditions. Subject to shift work, overtime, weekends, holidays, and call-back.
Note:
This classification is a safety-sensitive position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing, and Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Laws. As a safety-sensitive classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.
This job description lists only the primary job duties normally assigned to this position but does not restrict the performance of other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.
Created 11/07/2024