INVESTIGATOR

City of Newberry•Newberry, SC

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Investigator performs advanced law enforcement work investigating violations of state, municipal, and federal laws to protect the life and property of Newberry citizens. The role includes preparing and presenting crime-prevention programs, assisting as evidence custodian, conducting public-relations activities, reporting investigative findings, maintaining evidence and files, and preparing reports and records. The employee works under stressful, high-risk conditions and reports to the Investigative Lieutenant. The Investigator investigates crimes, prepares cases for prosecution, interviews suspects, victims, and witnesses, conducts forensic interviews of sexual-assault victims, processes crime scenes and evidence, obtains and executes warrants, and presents cases at hearings and in court. The role also includes conducting background investigations, assisting other divisions and agencies, responding to patrol needs, remaining on call for emergencies, and performing related police-department duties.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in criminal justice, business, social science, or another relevant field, and three years of law-enforcement experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Successful completion of required courses and certification.
May be required to possess additional certifications as deemed necessary by the City.
Valid South Carolina driver’s license.
Ability to satisfy the requirements of the Police Physical Fitness Course.
Ability to work under stressful, high-risk, and dangerous conditions and respond effectively to emergencies.
Ability to operate a police vehicle and law-enforcement equipment and to perform the physical activities required, including lifting or moving objects with up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or frequently.
Ability to read and prepare investigative and law-enforcement documents, communicate effectively orally and in writing, follow instructions, and explain procedures.

Responsibilities

Investigate violations of state, municipal, and federal laws, including interviewing suspects, victims, and witnesses and preparing cases for prosecution.
Prepare cases for family court and assist with presenting court cases; present cases at preliminary hearings, to grand juries, and in circuit courts.
Enlist assistance from organizations and groups and provide counseling as needed.
Conduct background investigations of police applicants and assist other agencies with investigations.
Compile, prepare, and process administrative and investigative reports, case records, and correspondence, including laboratory, breathalyzer, medical, polygraph, forensic, autopsy, statistical, and inspection reports.
Conduct crime investigations that may involve attending autopsies, creating lineups, developing informers, processing crime scenes, maintaining evidence, and obtaining and executing warrants.
Examine and document physical evidence, including fingerprints and footwear, and render opinions regarding identity.
Assist with internal-affairs investigations and support patrol units as needed.
Photograph crime scenes and evidence; process and develop films.
Remain on call 24 hours per day for emergency situations.
Take walk-in reports and perform fingerprinting at the Police Department.
Conduct forensic interviews of sexual-assault victims and assist the Narcotics Division as needed.
Assist patrol shifts by answering calls, directing traffic, patrolling parks, and working parades.
Receive, review, prepare, and process records and reports, including lineups, search warrants, arrest warrants, case files, and juvenile petition files.
Use law-enforcement references and resources, including Internet and email, law books, publications, training memorandums, policy manuals, codes, and regulations.
Operate a police vehicle and equipment such as radios, copiers, fax machines, digital cameras, laptops, printers, and tape recorders.
Use law-enforcement tools and supplies, including weapons, a Taser, baton, pepper spray, handcuffs, bulletproof vest, crowbar, saw, metal detector, tape measure, and utility knife; use applicable computer software.
Communicate and interact with department personnel, attorneys, suspects, witnesses, victims, and the public.
Assist with answering telephones and providing security at schools, businesses, and private functions in the City of Newberry.
Perform other related duties as required.