Criminalist –Drug Task Force- Electronic Surveillance

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

• Experience supporting drug task force narcotics intelligence orTG1 multi-agency investigative operations.

• IP camera networking and fabrication.

• Experience with Cellebrite or similar software.

• Experience with Title III interception software such as Sytech or Penlik.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of criminal investigations evidence handling chain of custody judicial procedures and applicable federal state and local laws rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of Colorado Crime Information Center and National Crime Information Center requirements and related criminal justice information practices.

• Knowledge of surveillance and investigative technologies including audio video tracking communications software hardware and related systems. Strong analytical and investigative skill including the ability to interpret records identify patterns assess evidentiary value and support case development.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in handling sensitive investigations technical issues operational priorities and confidential information.

• Ability to prepare clear accurate and comprehensive reports affidavits summaries and courtroom documentation.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with law enforcement attorneys courts vendors and partner agencies.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities work under pressure and adapt to changing investigative and operational demands.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining effective coordination with leadership and partner agencies.

• Proficiency in standard office applications and other job-related software and systems.

Travel:

• Category B-Regular Local/Field Based Travel: This position requires regular travel within the County and nearby cities. Employees frequently travel to field sites client locations or other City buildings as part of their job duties. Access to a personal or City fleet vehicle may be required.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts complex criminal and drug-related investigations involving multiple sources of information records interviews surveillance data observations and interagency coordination.

• Gathers verifies analyzes and interprets evidence documents records logs and investigative information to identify relevant facts patterns leads and evidentiary significance.

• Determines investigative scope priorities timing and direction and modifies investigative approach based on findings legal requirements and operational needs.

• Examines preserves and documents evidence while maintaining chain of custody and evidentiary integrity.

• Prepares detailed investigative reports case summaries affidavits and supporting documentation for search warrants arrest warrants prosecutions and related court proceedings.

• Communicates confidential investigative information with law enforcement personnel prosecutors attorneys and other criminal justice partners as appropriate to ongoing investigations and court activity.

• Provides testimony and professional support in court proceedings regarding investigative findings evidence observations and case-related determinations.

• Provides oversight guidance and subject matter expertise regarding technical surveillance investigative systems and related operational applications.

• Recommends equipment contracting needs technical priorities and resource options; participates in research development implementation and evaluation of investigative technologies and systems.

• Assists in operational planning with enforcement personnel to ensure investigative and surveillance systems are deployed effectively safely and in compliance with applicable laws regulations and policy.

• Develops evaluates modifies installs maintains and coordinates repair or recovery of surveillance and investigative equipment software and hardware systems.

• Conducts complex criminal and drug-related investigations involving multiple sources of information records interviews surveillance data observations and interagency coordination.

• Gathers verifies analyzes and interprets evidence documents records logs and investigative information to identify relevant facts patterns leads and evidentiary significance.

• Determines investigative scope priorities timing and direction and modifies investigative approach based on findings legal requirements and operational needs.

• Examines preserves and documents evidence while maintaining chain of custody and evidentiary integrity.

• Prepares detailed investigative reports case summaries affidavits and supporting documentation for search warrants arrest warrants prosecutions and related court proceedings.

• Communicates confidential investigative information with law enforcement personnel prosecutors attorneys and other criminal justice partners as appropriate to ongoing investigations and court activity.

• Conducts site surveys technical assessments and analyses related to surveillance and investigative capabilities system performance and emerging technology options.

• Designs or supports customized audio video tracking and related technical surveillance solutions in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Prepares analyses long-range recommendations and cost-benefit information related to surveillance and investigative system use capabilities and resource needs.

• Provides training and technical guidance to task force personnel and partner agencies regarding investigative and surveillance equipment systems and procedures.

• Maintains current knowledge of laws judicial procedures investigative methods criminal justice information systems and emerging technologies relevant to assigned work.

• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with partner agencies vendors prosecutors and internal stakeholders in support of task force objectives.

• Prioritizes and manages assigned casework and technical assignments independently with limited supervision.

• Serves on internal or interagency working groups committees or planning teams related to investigative programs technology or operational improvement.

• Assists with special projects pilot programs or process improvement efforts related to investigative support services. This function is inferred from the source language describing research development planning and long-range strategy responsibilities.

• Performs other duties as assigned consistent with the general level and nature of the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Work Environment andPhysical Requirements:

Work Environment:

• Work is primarily performed indoors and with minimal exposure to the elements.

• Work is performed at a fixed workstation and in the field.

• Work requires operation of a bucket truck at various heights.

• Possible exposure to electrical shock when dealing with high voltage power lines.

• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

• Possible exposure to electrical shock while dealing with computer-based evidence.

• Assisting with the execution of search warrants at locations away from the station.

Physical Requirements:

• May lift light to moderately heavy evidence packages from one location to another.

• Communication skills enough to hear and convey information to/from the public via phone and in person.

• Operates standard office equipment requiring repetitive hand / arm movements.

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