County Detective - Auto Theft Task Force

Lehigh County, PA•Allentown, PA

45d

About The Position

This is investigative work at the full-performance level for the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office. A position in this class conducts investigations for use in prosecuting criminal cases involving stolen motor vehicles and related offenses. Work includes conducting auto theft and auto theft-related investigations, interviewing suspects and witnesses, collecting evidence, conducting surveillance and making arrests. The auto theft detective position is multi-faceted. This position is responsible for filing criminal charges, apprehending suspects, and testifying in court as needed. This position reports directly to a Chief Criminal Investigator.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of criminal investigations goals and objectives, principles and practices.
Knowledge of techniques and methods commonly employed in interviewing individuals who may be resistant and hostile to providing information.
Knowledge of the judicial process, including the rules of procedure and evidence and shall keep current with the state of the law as it relates to auto theft investigations.
Experience locating and recovering stolen vehicles, identifying vehicle theft trends, conducting chop shop investigations, identifying stolen vehicles that been disguised through VIN altering and/or title washing, fraudulent vehicle purchases, investigating carjackings.
Ability to develop a comprehensive case from beginning to end while complying with all statutory and judicial restrictions in said investigation.
Ability to apprehend and detain individuals, establish and maintain copious records, and prepare complete reports from the same.
Ability to testify in any and all required court proceedings.
Ability to cooperate and work well with others including municipal police departments, Pennsylvania State Police and federal agencies.
Education equivalent to completion of two years of full-time study at the post high school level in criminal justice, law enforcement or a closely-related field.
Two to four years investigative experience in a law enforcement, criminal justice or related organization.
Or any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities cited above
Possession of Certification issued by the Municipal Police Officer Training Commission.
Must possession Act 120 Certification issued by the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission or Waiver Qualified Experience