General Investigations Detective; DCJS LE Certified

General Investigations Detective (DCJS LE Certified) – Full Time

Detective General Investigations (DCJS LE Certified) – Full Time
Starting Salary: $65,000-$70,000 (negotiable)
Sign On Bonus: $10,000 (paid out over 12 months)

The compensation package includes a front-loaded allocation of 24 hours of annual leave, alongside an additional 24 hours of sick leave in addition to the standard accrual. Furthermore, employees will receive a take-home vehicle and a clothing allowance.

Background:

The Fredericksburg Police Department is accepting applications for the position of General Investigations Detective. Detectives are responsible for the prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of criminal violations related to crimes against persons and property in the City of Fredericksburg. The work involves:

• Detectives may be assigned to investigate any type of crime but not limited to:
  Sex Offenses, Domestic Violence, Fraud, Property Crimes and Major Felonies
• Utilizing advanced Forensic skills
• Producing well documented reports, supplements and investigations
• Testifying in Court and Grand Jury proceedings
• Working closely with Commonwealth Attorneys and other service providers
• Working with other jurisdictions and Detectives
• Working in an undercover capacity

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Certification
• Minimum of 6 months of documented experience as a detective, investigator, agent or other field of specialized criminal investigatory activities
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• No more than 2 moving violations within previous 24 months
• No records of convictions within previous 60 months for DUI, eluding, leaving the scene of an accident, or vehicular manslaughter. No record of 2nd or subsequent DUI
• No current or previous revocations or suspension of license within previous 60 months due to a moving violation
• Not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to a felony
• Not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to a Class 1 or 2 misdemeanor involving moral turpitude
• Not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to any misdemeanor sex offense in the Commonwealth of Virginia, another state or the United States
• Not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to domestic assault
• Not have produced a positive result on a pre-employment drug screening

Interested applicants must submit a full resume with the City Employment Application. Applications and additional information can be found on the City’s webpage at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./employment

Questions? Contact the recruiter Sgt. Heather Shepherd at fpdrecruitingdericksburgva.gov

The City of Fredericksburg provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.