Police Detective

Department
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Police Salary
: $31.96 Hourly

Description
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This Police Detective is responsible for investigating reported and suspected criminal activity. The Police Detective ensures the protection of the general public and furthers judicial processes.

• Obtains search warrants: establishes probable cause, requests warrants, communicates with other officers and/or agencies
• Investigates and processes crime scenes and related law enforcement problems; photographs crime scenes, searches crime scenes for evidence, checks for latent fingerprints, and collects and preserves any physical evidence present; serves as evidence custodian and transports evidence to crime lab
• Maintains security of crime scenes; removes suspects from scene; interviews and interrogates witnesses and suspects to gather information regarding incidents; obtains statements; fingerprints suspects; follows up leads to cases; apprehends suspects and violators of the law
• Investigates assigned cases: gathers information, assists with the determination of the point at which cases are ready for prosecution, and appears in local, state, and federal courts to provide testimony regarding cases investigated
• Writes up narratives from information gathered from witnesses
• Prepares a variety of records and reports, including supplemental investigation, background investigation, internal investigation, and statistical reports; maintains case files; reviews case files for potential leads and solvability factors
• Provides case information to prosecutors, attorneys, other law enforcement officers, and outside agencies as requested
• Performs internal investigations as required
• Maintains contacts with community members who may be able to provide information regarding criminal activities; seeks and develops sources of information
• Makes campus safety presentations to local school and civic groups and organizations
• Testifies in and appears at judicial proceedings
• Participates in department training programs
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• May perform patrol duties such as answering calls, investigating traffic accidents, patrolling the university to deter crimes and traffic violations, handling domestic disputes, and other misdemeanor and felony calls
• May be assigned to investigate financial, juvenile, vice, homicide, drug, auto theft, property, robbery, assault, gang-related, and other crimes

Direct Reports:

• None

Delegation of Work:

• N/A

Supervision Given:

• N/A

Required

Education:

• High School diploma or GED required

Required Experience:

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a patrol officer while not on probation
• All Police Officer III requirements
• Must obtain at a minimum a "Meets Expectations" rating on all Police Officer competencies at the annual performance appraisal for the preceding four (4) years

License/Certification:

• TCOLE Intermediate Certificate
• Texas drivers license

• Associates Degree preferred

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of federal and state laws, criminal and traffic laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the geography and streets of the city
• Knowledge of criminal investigation methods and search and seizure laws
• Knowledge of current drug and gang trends
• Knowledge of the judicial process and criminal court procedures
• Knowledge of controlled substances and relevant laws and regulations

Skills:

• Skill in crime scene processing methods used to collect and preserve evidence for court admissibility
• Skill in the use of photographic and surveillance equipment, audiovisual equipment, communications equipment, and various types of emergency equipment
• Skill in operating a computer and standard office equipment
• Skill in using firearms and self defense techniques
• Skill in observing and interpreting human behavior
• Skill in interview and interrogation techniques
  
  Skill in identifying and classifying drugs
• Skill in gathering, processing, recording, and filing evidence
• Skill in organizing and analyzing evidence
• Skill in interpersonal relations
• Skill in oral and written communication

Abilities:

• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by…