County Detective - Auto Theft Task Force
County Of Lehigh Pennsylvania•Allentown, PA
•Onsite
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.
Requirements
- Current certification (ACT 120) under the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) required.
Responsibilities
- Locating and recovering stolen vehicles
- Identifying vehicle theft trends
- Conducting chop shop investigations
- Identifying stolen vehicles that have been disguised through VIN altering and/or title washing
- Investigating fraudulent vehicle purchases
- Investigating carjackings
- Interviewing victims of auto theft
- Conducting suspect interviews
- Familiarity with technology pertinent to auto theft
- Collecting forensic evidence
- Testifying at criminal proceedings
- Report writing
- Collaborating with local, state and federal agencies to reduce and prevent incidents of auto theft
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
