Performs specialized law enforcement work in investigation and solution of crimes and the apprehension, and prosecution of persons suspected of committing crimes.Conducts preliminary and supplementary investigation of crimes, interviewing victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects; secures and investigates the crime scene; identifies, collects and preserves physical evident; prepares reports; and testifies in court. Work involves general criminal investigation and narcotic investigations. The employee may also participate in regular patrol activities. The work requires the application of modern investigation techniques, sound judgement, and independent initiative in pursuit of work objectives. Work involves frequent public contact which requires tact, firmness, and decisiveness. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and state and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from superior officers. The employee is subject to hazards in law enforcement work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as dangerous persons, loud noises, and hazardous spills with fumes, oils, gases, or flammable liquids. Work in the law enforcement duties is also subject to the final standards of OSHA on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under general supervision, and is evaluated through review of reports and conferences.Essential Duties
Conducts initial and follow-up investigations of criminal incidents; interviews persons in connection with criminal incidents including victims, witnesses, and suspects; secures crime scenes, collects, establishes chain of custody, and preserves physical evidence; processes evidence through on-site identification technology and use of state and local laboratories.
Prepares and reviews written reports of investigative activities; arrests offenders; testifies in court regarding investigative activities.
Establishes effective contacts with the public, informants, coworkers, district attorney staff, and other law enforcement departments to gain information related to criminal activities; conducts surveillance and develops leads.
Conducts surveillance and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies to investigate, locate, apprehend, and arrest offenders.
Participates in special narcotics investigations, surveillance, and related programs and activities.
When not conducting investigations, the employee participates in the regular patrol and other operations of the department
QualificationsRequired:
Graduation from high school supplemented by law enforcement, drug detection, investigation, and identification techniques training, and considerable experience in law enforcement; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Min Requirement of 1 year in Law Enforcement
Special Requirement:
Certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Council as a law enforcement officer.
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of standing kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, climbing, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; 20 pounds frequently and 10 pounds constantly.
Must possess the visual acuity to operate a patrol vehicle and distinguish detail and differences when observing people, places and things on patrol.