BCSO - CID Detective

Buncombe County•Asheville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to perform specialized law enforcement work in the investigation of criminal offenses for the department. This role involves conducting investigations at crime scenes, gathering evidence, interviewing individuals, preparing detailed reports, and cooperating with other law enforcement agencies. The position may also involve undercover work and educating others about law violations. Regular, predictable attendance is essential, and the role is subject to after-hours on-call duties, nights, and weekends.

Requirements

Knowledge of modern criminal investigative practices and procedures.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws relative to criminal investigations.
Knowledge of the locations of streets, roads, highways, and the geography and socioeconomic characteristics of the County.
Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, techniques, and equipment associated with the Investigations Division.
Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergencies and routine situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.
Ability to make observations and remember names, faces, and various details.
Ability to analyze facts and apply interpretation of laws to specific situations.
Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
Ability to use computer and relevant software.
Ability to present court testimony and evidence effectively.
Ability to manage time and be detail oriented.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignment.
Interact with other employees, customers, and partners in an effective manner, with professionalism and cultural competency; work effectively and efficiently as a team contributor including interacting and communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Maintain knowledge of the agency organizational rules, policies, procedures, services, and mission.
Plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively to produce quality work with measurable results and within identified deadlines; Function in highly stressful circumstances and demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing priorities, deadlines, and directions; ability to maintain calm demeanor while dealing with stressful situations and customers.
Demonstrate the County’s core values through performance and conduct.
Conduct business in an ethical manner at all times while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Coordinate work efforts with other employees and organizations to accomplish a common task; responsible for managing matters affecting employment and completing personnel-related activities timely and according to County policy.
Safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with ADAAA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADAAA, FMLA and other federal state and local standards.
Ability to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
High School graduate and two (2) years of experience in uniform field services such as Patrol, Civil Process, SRO (this does not include Detention experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be 21 years of age.
North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training Certified
Valid North Carolina driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Investigation and Supervisory/Leadership Training preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct investigations at the scene of the crime to determine exact nature of law violations, searches for clues, and makes preliminary interrogations of suspects; gathers and labels evidence found, lifts fingerprints, and photographs pertinent evidence.
Interview complainants, suspects, witnesses, and other persons who may have information related to crimes or suspected criminal activity.
Maintain communications with informers and surveillance over known agitators and other suspected law violators.
Prepare detailed investigation and arrest reports; assembles and organizes statements and evidence for presentation in court; attends court and presents evidence and testimony.
Cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in conducting investigations and making arrests and reviews current bulletins published by the Federal and State Bureaus of Investigation.
Educate members of law enforcement, related criminal justice agencies, and the public regarding operations and law violations in the County.
Perform undercover work, as necessary.
Perform other related duties as assigned.