Company Police Lieutenant Detective

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.•UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

About The Position

Performs responsible, specialized law enforcement work supervising the investigations unit and patrol operations in the Police Department. Participates in investigating and solving crimes and in apprehending and prosecuting people suspected of committing crimes. Supervises patrol operations for an assigned campus and assists with the overall direction of the public safety department as required. Serves as a Police Officer as needed, responding to calls for service and enforcing laws. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Graduation from high school and considerable experience in law enforcement work, supplemented by special training in investigations and supervisory training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.
Certification by the North Carolina Justice Training and Standards Commission as a law enforcement officer.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field.
Advanced law enforcement certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise and conduct initial and follow-up investigations of criminal incidents across the full range of criminal investigations, including death scenes, narcotics, felonies, and major misdemeanors.
Interview victims, witnesses, suspects, and other people in connection with criminal incidents; secure crime scenes; and obtain warrants, subpoenas, and search warrants.
Collect, establish chain of custody for, and preserve physical evidence; process evidence using on-site identification technology and state and local laboratories; maintain evidence records; return stolen property to victims when possible; and act as evidence custodian.
Write and execute warrants, subpoenas, and court orders.
Prepare and review reports of investigative activities; arrest offenders; prepare documents for the district attorney and court presentations; and testify in court regarding investigative activities.
Establish effective contacts with the public, informants, coworkers, district attorney staff, and other law enforcement departments to obtain information about criminal activities; conduct surveillance and develop leads.
Operate cameras, specialized surveillance equipment, crime-scene processing equipment, and crime- and wreck-scene mapping equipment.
Conduct surveillance and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies to investigate, locate, apprehend, and arrest offenders.
Supervise patrol operations for an assigned campus and assist with the overall direction of the public safety department as required.
Serve as a Police Officer as needed, responding to calls for service and enforcing laws.
Perform related duties as required.