Police Investigative Technician

City of Lakewood • Lakewood, CO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Investigative Technicians serves in a non-sworn capacity as administrative and technical support to an assigned division within the Police Department and aids with investigations, preparation of case filings, and evidentiary exhibits. The Investigative Technicians are responsible for maintaining working knowledge of police informational databases, audio and visual recording systems, computer software, crime scene evidence collection, evidence preservation, and courtroom display for the purpose of enhancing investigations while alleviating detective workload.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One or more-years administrative experience.
• Driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
• Ability to be NCIC/CCIC certified within six-months of hire.
• Ability to lift/move objects such as files and boxes weighing up to 30 pounds from one location to another.
• Extended periods of sitting, as well as reaching, stretching, bending, and stooping.
• Position requires the ability to input large amounts of data using repetitive motion on a consistent daily basis.
• Hearing sufficient to converse over the telephone and in person, to hear audible signals from computer and office equipment and surrounding environment.
• Employee uses vision to enter data into computer, read handwriting and various reports and documents.
• Mathematics Employee uses basic adding, subtraction, multiplication and division to figure data for cases and maintain statistics relative to pawn shops.
• Must have the ability to remember and use policies, procedures and regulations pertinent to the position and to remember and follow instructions given by supervisor.
• Must be able to read, interpret and comprehend various documents and be able to speak the English language in order to communicate with citizens, co-workers, pawn shop business personnel and others.
• Must have the ability to apply common sense, understanding and good judgment in making decisions relevant to the position and manage multiple tasks.
• All Lakewood employees are expected to work and complete all tasks in a safe manner consistent with training, standard operating procedures, City or Department policies, and common sense.
• Working in a safe manner includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all City and/or Department safety rules.
• Horseplay on-the-job is strictly forbidden.
• Employees are also expected to encourage safe work practices by all co-employees, and to report any unsafe work practices immediately to a supervisor.
• Must successfully complete and maintain required state or departmental physical standards and certifications.
• The City of Lakewood is a drug-free workplace that provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws.
• Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the police environment is a preferred qualification.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish-speaking) is a desired qualification.

Responsibilities

• Takes initial reports by interviewing victims, witnesses, by obtaining the facts concerning the case and conducts some follow-up investigations.
• Assists with construction of case files for presentation to the District Attorney’s Office (DA).
• Duplicates various electronic media for distribution to the DA’s Office for filing and discovery purposes. This includes copies of reports, interviews, copies of photographs, and copies of photographic contact sheets.
• Processes, seizes, and books physical evidence in accordance with department policies and procedures and rules of criminal evidence.
• Reviews files and completes necessary supplemental reports on cases.
• Receives subpoenas to testify in court and may be required to do so regarding case investigations.
• Conducts computer work to include query and entry on the CCIC System, criminal histories, warrants, report writing, evidence and case management systems, DMV query and request for photographs, and send teletypes to other jurisdictions in state and out of state requesting information.
• Contacts other law enforcement agencies to collaborate or provide information.
• Supports sworn personnel in the execution of search warrants, photographing and documenting evidence collection on scene.
• Other duties as assigned, specific to the unit of assignment.

Benefits

• Limited remote work opportunity after successful completion of the probationary period.
• The City of Lakewood celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas of our workforce. Accordingly, the city is committed to creating, nurturing and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our community and employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED