Salary Range: $66,472/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education
JOB SUMMARY
This Police Detective is responsible for investigating reported and suspected criminal activity. The Police Detective ensures the protection of the general public and furthers judicial processes.
DUTIES
Obtains search warrants: establishes probable cause, requests warrants, communicates with other officers and/or agencies
Investigates and processes crime scenes and related law enforcement problems; photographs crime scenes, searches crime scenes for evidence, checks for latent fingerprints, and collects and preserves any physical evidence present; serves as evidence custodian and transports evidence to crime lab
Maintains security of crime scenes; removes suspects from scene; interviews and interrogates witnesses and suspects to gather information regarding incidents; obtains statements; fingerprints suspects; follows up leads to cases; apprehends suspects and violators of the law
Investigates assigned cases: gathers information, assists with the determination of the point at which cases are ready for prosecution, and appears in local, state, and federal courts to provide testimony regarding cases investigated
Writes up narratives from information gathered from witnesses
Prepares a variety of records and reports, including supplemental investigation, background investigation, internal investigation, and statistical reports; maintains case files; reviews case files for potential leads and solvability factors
Provides case information to prosecutors, attorneys, other law enforcement officers, and outside agencies as requested
Performs internal investigations as required
Maintains contacts with community members who may be able to provide information regarding criminal activities; seeks and develops sources of information
Makes campus safety presentations to local school and civic groups and organizations
Testifies in and appears at judicial proceedings
Participates in department training programs
Performs other related duties as assigned
MARGINAL DUTIES
May perform patrol duties such as answering calls, investigating traffic accidents, patrolling the university to deter crimes and traffic violations, handling domestic disputes, and other misdemeanor and felony calls
May be assigned to investigate financial, juvenile, vice, homicide, drug, auto theft, property, robbery, assault, gang-related, and other crimes
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Reports:
None
Delegation of Work:
N/A
Supervision Given:
N/A
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge:
Knowledge of federal and state laws, criminal and traffic laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures
Knowledge of the geography and streets of the city
Knowledge of criminal investigation methods and search and seizure laws
Knowledge of current drug and gang trends
Knowledge of the judicial process and criminal court procedures
Knowledge of controlled substances and relevant laws and regulations
Skills:
Skill in crime scene processing methods used to collect and preserve evidence for court admissibility
Skill in the use of photographic and surveillance equipment, audiovisual equipment, communications equipment, and various types of emergency equipment
Skill in operating a computer and standard office equipment
Skill in using firearms and self-defense techniques
Skill in observing and interpreting human behavior
Skill in interview and interrogation techniques
Skill in identifying and classifying drugs
Skill in gathering, processing, recording, and filing evidence
Skill in organizing and analyzing evidence
Skill in interpersonal relations
Skill in oral and written communication
Abilities:
Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Commission on Law Enforcement for the State of Texas. (TCOLE)
WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Primary Work Location:
The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors
The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, machinery with moving parts, and cold or inclement weather
The work may require the use of protective devices
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, run, and use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or tools listed above
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell
The employee may occasionally be required to physically subdue combative subjects and must maintain a level of physical ability accordingly
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
EEO/AA
Required Education:
High School diploma or GED required
Required Experience:
Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a patrol officer while not on probation
All Police Officer III requirements
Must obtain, at a minimum, a "Meets Expectations" rating on all Police Officer competencies at the annual performance appraisal for the preceding two (2) years
Must obtain, at a minimum, a "Meets Expectations" rating on all Police Officer competencies at the annual performance appraisal for the preceding four (4) years
