Sergeant-Investigator

Job Title: Sergeant-Investigator
Reports to:Lieutenant
Dept./School:Police Department
Exemption Status/Test:Nonexempt

Primary Purpose:

Corporal Detective/Investigator is assigned to investigate and manage criminal and other cases occurring within the jurisdiction of South San ISD.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Texas Peace Officer license issued the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement TCOLE)
• Peace Officer Certification (minimum Intermediate Certification preferred) required.
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Communication (written and oral)
• Interview and interrogation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organization
• Problem solving
• Case management
• Demonstrated knowledge of criminal investigations police report writing and criminal law.
• Demonstrated knowledge of case preparation evidence handling and court testimony.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Word processing E-mail communications PowerPoint presentations Excel worksheets other computer programs.
• Ability to analyze and interpret critical data for police investigations.

Experience:

Minimum 3-5 years law enforcement experience in a full-time regular uniform police or investigative capacity.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• This position assist the field officer via follow-up on the initial police report gathering evidence and other investigative details in order to establish and prepare a criminal case that is sufficient to be sent to the appropriate court for prosecution.
• In non-criminal cases the detective/investigator may act as the person responsible in gather facts witness statement and other evidence to answer the question (in a non-judgmental way)What happened. The result are provided to the requestor for his/her final adjudication. Occasionally recommendations are included in the final report to assist in the decision-making process.
• Detective/investigator may be asked to serve as Internal Affairs investigator in cases involving alleged misconduct by a police officer under the direction of the police chief or his designee.
• Supervise and/or conduct investigation of criminal cases that occur within the jurisdiction of the district or support other agencies conducting such investigation.
• Monitor the daily enforcement operations of the district police department to assure they are in compliance with procedures policy and current law. Discrepancies are reported to the Chief of Police or his designee.
• Work cooperative with other staff to develop and implement proactive activities to reduce crime and fear of crime in the district.
• Serve as resource officer in the handling or application of the correct penal code violation in a given criminal case.
• Prepare investigative report packages supporting the required filing documents for filing a case with the appropriate court.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned by the Chief of Police or his designee.

Provide Support Services for the Department

• Organize and maintain police department General Manual of Operations up to date.
• Assist supervision to conduct Report Review activities to insure compliance with policy rules and completeness of reports; confirming proper identification of witnesses and suspects and making sure the elements of the offense for the offense charged are supported in the details of the report.
• Create and maintain a monthly log of all investigative unit activity and provide a written report to the Chief each month.
• Assist staff with training and direction for officers and department civilian personnel.
• Make calls and assist officers as needed.
• Other related activities as may be required by the Chief of Police.

Provide Training Support for the Department

• Conduct training classes on various topics.
• Maintain firearms and training records for each officer of the Police Department assuring compliance with TCOLE regulations.
• Coordinate and arrange for training classrooms and/or facilities as requested by the Chief or his designee.

Provide Property Room Support for the Department

• Maintain security of the departments Property Room.
• Create and maintain procedures for impounding property.
• Create and maintain procedures for release of property to owners and destruction of property not needed by the Courts.
• Create and maintain a database for logging the history and disposition of property collected by the department.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: District vehicle firearm handcuffs alarm system security equipment personal computer typewriter and copier.
Posture: Strenuous walking standing and climbing. Ability to operate a motor vehicle; specific hearing and visual requirements.
Motion: Ability to control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.
Lifting: Occasional lifting and carrying (15-30 pounds)
Environment: May be subject to adverse and hazardous working conditions including violent and armed confrontations. Work outdoors in varying climate conditions; drive in different areas of district at odd hours; on call 24 hours a day.
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.