2024 SALINE COUNTYDomestic Violence Investigator - STOP GRANTJob DescriptionExempt: NoDepartment: DetectiveReports To: Criminal Investigative Division CaptainLocation: 735 S. Neeley St., Benton, AR 72015Safety Sensitive: This position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion and random drug and alcohol screening.GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITIONThe Criminal Investigator is responsible for the investigation of all criminal actions involving domestic violence and any other actions that must be investigated in the county. The incumbent is responsible for the investigation, arrest of criminals, and the accurate preparation of criminal case files. The Investigator must maintain control over all crime scenes to ensure validity of evidence until the area is secured. Work involves an element of personal danger and the incumbent must be able to act without any supervision or direction, relying only on training and experience, plus exercise independent judgment in meeting all emergencies. This individual must ensure that all duties are performed according to county policy and procedures and in accordance with federal and state laws. The Investigator has extensive contact with the public and has the responsibility to perform all duties within the law maintaining personal safety and the protection of the general public and all others. The Investigator must gather evidence at all scenes of criminal activity. This position is designated as a safety sensitive position as defined by Act 593 of 2017 and an essential function of the position is the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. This position requires the applicant be certified by CLEST prior to employment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Receives criminal domestic violence complaints and makes general information reports; conducts crime scene investigations, identifies, collects and tags evidence; takes photographs; lifts latent prints; interviews victims, witnesses and suspects; submits evidence to the State Crime Laboratory for examination; writes reports and affidavits for arrest and search warrants; serves arrest and search warrants, subpoenas and other legal papers.Provide victim services to include but not be limited to; Explain victim's rights, provide information concerning availability of assistance, provide information regarding victim compensation, protect the victim, provide information regarding status of suspects custody, provide information regarding the PA and the services it provides.Makes arrests; fingerprints and photographs suspect; checks background of suspect; and prepares case file and evidence for the Prosecuting Attorney for filing of criminal charges; testifies before grand juries; and follows cases through court to completion.Answers telephone calls and provides information to the general public and governmental agencies about police related matters.Maintains contact with informants in obtaining information about cases under investigation and reviews reports and intelligence from other law enforcement agencies.Prepares and updates case files. Ensures that files contain reports and relevant information.Attends meetings and briefings with supervisors, and attends schools, in-house training and seminars.Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County and City laws and ordinances.Appears in court to testify when necessary to ensure convictions of violators.Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEKnowledge of a specialized field (however acquired), such as basic accounting, computer, etc. Equivalent of four years in high school, plus night, trade extension, or correspondence school specialized training, equal to two years of college, plus 3 years related experience and/or training, and 7 to 11 months related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSCertified Law Enforcement OfficerPREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Possess or be able to immediately obtain a valid Arkansas Driver's License; Provide proof of U.S. Citizenship upon request No felony convictions;Complete a minimum of 24 hours of training per year;Qualify with a score of 80% with all firearms he/she will be using or carry;Complete mandated yearly classes as specified by the Commission on Law Enforcement and Training.Physical Readiness Testing: The Sheriff will authorize appropriate personnel to conduct physical readiness testing (PRT) of all deputies two (2) times in a calendar year. All Sworn deputies, to include detention deputies must perform the following:
- Plank (no time requirements)
- Pushups (no number of time requirements)
- One (1) mile walk (no time requirements)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIESThe following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.Moderate diversity, moderately physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which requires somewhat diversified physical demands of the employee.While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; frequently required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:The position may involve regular and irregular hours needed to perform related duties. Work hours may be extended in the event of an emergency, disaster, manpower shortage, workload or work-in-progress. Exposure to danger is possible and carrying a firearm is required. Knowledge of principle, practice and techniques of law enforcement, criminal justice system, self-defense and use of fire arms.The duties listed above are intended only to show the various types of duties that will be performed. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. All positions within the Sheriff's Office are assigned by the Sheriff or Chief Deputy or a designated representative and are subject to be changed when deem in the best interest of the Sheriff's Office.This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Saline County and the employee and is subject to change by the employer if the need of the employer and requirements of the job change.SALINE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER