Investigative Specialist - Forensic Interviewer
Investigative Specialist - Forensic Interviewer
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$ 5503 - 6607
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Description / Position Overview
About the Job: Perform professional-level duties to support the Investigations Division Special Victims Section and other units/patrol as needed. Assist in conducting a variety of tasks relating to criminal investigations and prosecution as part of a multidisciplinary team serving victims and witnesses of crime.
This position requires working on a rotating on-call basis for after hours and weekend investigations.
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As an Investigative Specialist you will:
- Conduct recorded victim and witness forensic interviews for a variety of cases to include (but not limited to) child sexual and physical abuse domestic violence homicide and crimes against at-risk adults and elders.
- Document victim and witness interactions in detailed police reports accessible to the courts and public.
- Participate in case staffings multi-disciplinary team meetings evidence collection and other administrative and investigative tasks related to criminal investigations and child safety.
- Provide training to police personnel team partners and community members.
- Testify in criminal and civil proceedings as an expert witness and assist members of the District Attorneys Office in the prosecution of criminal cases.
- Continued review and research of best practices trends and theories as related to forensic interviewing victimology and child maltreatment.
- Other duties and administrative tasks as needed and assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of techniques theories and methods of forensic interviewing
- Knowledge of criminal procedures related to evidence and sex-related criminal investigations
- Knowledge of workings and protocol of a police department
- Knowledge of methods and techniques of crisis intervention
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work
- Knowledge of the principles of filing and record keeping
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of training and educational presentation
- Knowledge of modern office equipment including computers
- Knowledge of pertinent federal state and local laws codes and regulations
- Ability to conduct in-service training and educational presentations
- Ability to maintain accurate files and videotape records
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study.
- Three years of full-time professional experience in a related field.*
- Possess or be able to obtain upon hire a valid non-probationary Colorado drivers license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
- Possess or obtain within three months of hire NCIC (National Crime Information Center) and CCIC (Colorado Crime Information Center) certifications
*Related experience is experience which includes experience interviewing children and interviewing children as it relates to physical or sexual abuse.
Education and Experience Equivalence:One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in courtroom testimony relating to criminal and civil cases pertaining to child maltreatment including detailed report writing.
- Experience in victimology and trauma pertaining to child maltreatment.
- Experience in crisis intervention techniques.
Additional Information
Please contact CSPD Human Resources ator for any questions about this position.
Pre-employment Requirements: The job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a polygraph examination extensive background check and other pre-employment assessments.
Applicants that have used marijuana or CBD products within 3 months from the date of their application submissionwill not be eligible for hire. More information about the Colorado Springs Police Departments Marijuana Use Policy can be foundhere.
The job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a polygraph examination extensive background check and other pre-employment assessments.
The background check for this position includes a polygraph examination and fingerprinting.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.
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Employment Type
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