Location: Empire,CO, USA
JOB SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision of the Detective Sergeant of Investigations and/or the Investigations Captain, this position is responsible for investigating crimes in the County. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting other agencies, District Attorney's offices, and officers with investigations and filing the case with the District Attorney's office for prosecution. Performs other duties as assigned.
Pay Rate: $69,698 to $104,597 DOQBenefits: Retirement, Health, Vision, Dental, Wellness, Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital, Life & AD&D Ins, Short-term & Long-term Disability, PTO, Sick Leave, and Education Assistance.
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
High School diploma plus Colorado Police Academy Certification plus courses in advanced crime scene investigations.
EXPERIENCE:
Requires a level of knowledge and ability to independently accomplish tasks and solve problems of typical complexity consistently, accurately, and in a variety of situations. An essential aspect of this level is the creativity and innovation required to enhance the mere application of skill. Such a level is generally acquired by at least four (4) years of law enforcement experience. Experience must have provided knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, gathering, preserving, and processing evidence, photography, and interrogation techniques. Must be proficient in all skills taught in the Police Academy. Must have mastery-level skills in gathering, preserving, and processing evidence, photography, communications, and in handling stressful situations. Must know how to administer first aid and CPR. Must have knowledge of proper investigative procedures and procedures for working with the District Attorney's office and courts.
COMPLEXITY/RESPONSIBILITY:
Actions most often have a direct effect on the lives of others. Tough decisions are made under stressful conditions, and a high degree of accuracy is required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be Colorado POST Certified; Must be proficient in all skills taught in the Police Academy; Must have mastery-level skills in communications and in handling stressful situations; Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license; Must possess certification for CPR and first aid; Must be able to pass psychological, physical, and background examinations; Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
SCOPE OF INTERPERSONAL CONTACT:
Frequent contact with the general public, suspects, arrestees, inmates, co-workers, supervisors, court officials, and other agencies.
POSSIBLE HEALTH RISKS SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION:
This position has been determined to be an EXTREME exposure risk to 'biohazards' associated with blood-borne pathogens HIV (aids), HAV (Hepatitis A) virus, HBV (hepatitis B) virus, and air-borne transmissions of TB (tuberculosis). Members are advised that exposure to a 'biohazard' may result in severe illness or death. Members are required by Department policy to use protective equipment and clothing. Inoculation may be required to prevent or treat exposures to 'biohazards'. The County provides inoculation of HAV, HBV (Testing for TB), Chickenpox, Tdap (Tetanus, Diptheria, and pertussis), Meningococcal, MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella), and Influenza. Some vaccinations are only required once in a lifetime, and you may be required to show documentation of the vaccine. Employees who decline to be vaccinated will need to sign a Declination
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be in good health and in good physical condition. Must possess adequate physical strength to subdue and control unruly and resisting subjects and to drag or carry an unconscious subject a distance of fifty feet across a smooth level floor. Must be able to climb and descend stairs quickly and repeatedly throughout a work shift, as well as stand, sit, kneel, bend or stoop for prolonged periods.
Must have a vision of 20-40 or better using both eyes, with eyeglasses or contact lenses if required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in circumstances involving hazards such as crimes, accidents, fires, assaults, biohazards transmitted by subjects, and disturbances, which may be threatening to life or cause bodily harm. Work is also conducted in extreme weather conditions, with exposure to hot and/or cold temperatures for extended periods. Extremely stressful environment during peak activity, periods demanding full attention and coordination of numerous tasks simultaneously. Is assigned to work schedules requiring work on rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
SUPERVISORY: All personnel at active crime scenes, may supervise or coordinate the activities of a detail engaged in investigating various crimes or activities.
Compensation details: 33.51-41.9
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