Investigator- Board of Police Commissioners

City of Detroit • Michigan, MI

11d

About The Position

The Investigator works under the general supervision or direction of the Supervising Investigator and/or Chief Investigator. The role investigates citizen complaints in daily operations, performs related duties, and attends other assignments as directed. Section 7 of the Detroit City Charter provides for civilian investigators appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Board of Police Commissioners. Investigators are directly accountable to the Supervising Investigator and/or Chief Investigator.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Public Administration, or a related field and at least one year of investigative experience; OR an associate degree, at least two years of college credit preferably in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Public Administration, or a related field, and two years of investigative experience.
• Valid State of Michigan driver’s license (required).
• Resume must be attached.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and conduct assigned citizen complaint investigations, including locating and interviewing victims, witnesses, and accused persons, whether sworn or civilian.
• Review and conduct follow-up investigations, as needed, of assigned police department investigations.
• Receive and maintain records of citizen complaints.
• Obtain statements; gather reporting information, documents, and evidence; and perform other activities to develop information relevant to investigations.
• Examine court, police, public, and governmental records needed for investigations.
• Research laws, ordinances, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Attend and testify, as needed, at judicial, administrative, and disciplinary hearings relating to investigations.
• Conduct complaint investigations and prepare comprehensive investigation reports.
• Perform assignments as directed by the Chief Investigator, Supervising Investigator, or Board of Police Commissioners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time