Civilian Investigator - TPT

THE CITY OF HEMET IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Hemet is accepting continuous applications for Civilian Investigator - Temporary Part-Time (TPT). Apply immediately for consideration.

Under general supervision performs a wide variety of civilian investigations involving data collection; interviewing witnesses, victims, and reporting parties; assists the Detective Bureau with the investigation of misdemeanor and felony crimes; performs special assignments, assists with crime prevention and community relations activities; relieves sworn police officers from non-sworn duties; performs related duties as assigned.

The Civilian Investigator is a non-sworn, part-time position responsible for performing non-emergency and non-hazardous civilian law enforcement duties. Civilian Investigators are unarmed, do not respond to in-progress incidents, do not have suspect contact, and do not make arrests. They do not have law enforcement powers.

• Respond to non-emergency incidents that are not in-progress to conduct investigations.
• Interview witnesses, victims, and reporting parties to obtain necessary information to conduct thorough investigations.
• Analyze information and produce detailed reports of crimes such as burglary, theft, fraud, identity theft, threats, violations of court orders, vandalism, missing persons, and runaways.
• Assist with crime prevention activities, including neighborhood and business watch meetings and community group presentations.
• Gather and process evidence.
• Prepare search warrants and compile photographic line-ups when required.
• Aid in filing and classifying materials in the Detective Bureau as requested.
• Assist with bookings, complete related forms; receive property and evidence.
• Prepare and submit reports of various aspects of investigations; prepare material evidence for courtroom presentation.
• Present cases to the District Attorney for filing and provide courtroom testimony.
• Conduct follow‑up investigations as deemed necessary by the Detective Bureau Supervisor.
• Conduct background investigations for police department applicants.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities that do not require Peace Officer powers.

Knowledge of correct English usage, spelling and grammar; modern office methods and software; investigation and problem‑solving techniques; the court system and police procedures, especially those dealing with the collection and handling of evidence.

Ability to understand and interpret rules and regulations; analyze information and compile detailed reports; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; use sound judgment in making independent decisions; deal with the public in a courteous manner; establish effective working relationships with other employees and contacts; interpret and apply laws; conduct interviews and case research; exercise discretion and sensitivity in dealing with confidential information.

• Education:
  
  Equivalent to completion of two years of college‑level coursework in criminal justice, criminalistics, physical sciences, or a related field. Extensive related work experience and professional training may substitute for formal education.
• Experience:
  
  One or more years with a private, public, or law‑enforcement agency conducting investigative and crime‑analysis work.
• Certifications/Licenses:
  Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed application forms, but may be attached.

Candidates who require reasonable accommodation in the selection process should state their needs in writing when submitting an application package.

The City reserves the right to rate applicants based on a review of the application materials and to invite only the most qualified applicants to participate in the selection process.