Investigative Specialist I -Baltimore Police Department

Investigative Specialist I

An Investigative Specialist I is responsible for performing administrative professional work assisting in investigations conducted and managed by the Baltimore Police Department. Members in this classification assist in conducting and reviewing administrative investigations and/or a variety of criminal investigations and prosecution activities. Work includes conducting investigative research; documenting areas of violation, collecting and preserving case evidence; analysis of case documentation including but not limited to: audio-taped statements, photographs, payroll records, daily activity sheets, criminal databases, intelligence reports, and police incident reports;

recommending appropriate investigative course of action; conducting preliminary case interviews; performing weekly statistical analysis of all; drafting of all case correspondences upon completion of investigation; and related duties as required.

Employees in this class work a conventional workweek that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. The employees work in an office and on site of incidents where such conditions as seasonal weather extremes, hazardous waste, and hostile confrontations may be encountered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

• Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education, with focus on Criminal Justice or a related field.
• OR High School Diploma/GED.
• Have a high school diploma or GED certification and two years of experience working as an investigator in any function, including but not limited to; criminal, civil, environmental, housing, code violations, or performing administrative audits and inspections.
• NOTES (EQUIVALENCIES):
  Additional year of education at an accredited college or university with focus on Criminal Justice or a related field may substitute for six months of experience requirement.
• Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver's permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE OR LEARNER PERMITS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

NOTE:

YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING.

** Final date to receive applications:
Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

KNOWLEDGES,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of investigative methods, techniques, practices and procedures.
• Skill in conducting investigative interviews and eliciting cooperation of individuals and businesses.
• Skill in investigative methods.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and apply rules, regulations and policies relevant to criminal and civil investigations.
• Ability to utilize sound judgement and remain calm under stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, governmental employees and officials and enforcement officers.
• Ability to deal effectively with the general public.
• Ability to testify as an expert witness in court and defend findings.
• Ability to prepare narrative reports explaining investigative activity and findings and justifying prosecution of a case.
• Ability to utilize photographic equipment to photograph and document criminal evidence.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sources and records.
• Ability to accept direction and criticism and to function in an organization with strict rules and regulations.
• Ability to participate and successfully complete all mandated phases of entrance level training including classroom, field and skills training.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles safely and effectively and to enter and exit such vehicles frequently.

Background Check Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointments to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. Probation All people, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Eligibility Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final. Education Accreditation Applicants' education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained es.org.

Selection Process All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or…