Detective – Internal

Detective – Internal Only Posting (Full-time)

**** EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER **

The City of Jackson is committed to becoming a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. We are dedicated to creating an environment that fully embraces all our differences and shared experiences.

• Under general supervision, investigates for the solution of criminal cases, for the prevention of crimes and for the detection and arrest of criminals;
• visits places frequented by criminals in order to obtain necessary evidence;
• interviews complainants and witnesses;
• gathers evidence from various sources concerning crimes;
• and assists in the preparation of cases and in the prosecution of criminals.

• Keeps records;
• prepares investigative and other reports;
• makes public presentations on behalf of the department;
• and performs related work as required;
• Actively engages the community to form partnerships, consistent with the department's values, mission, and vision;
• Wears approved uniform attire and uses approved equipment.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The applicant must be able to meet all MCOLES physical ability and health requirements, as well as be free from mental and emotional instabilities that may impair the applicant’s ability to perform duties and/or which may endanger the lives of others.

In addition, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person and by telephone, read regular and small print, sit, use limited mobility in an office setting, use manual dexterity to type and enter data, stand, walk, climb steps, walk on uneven surfaces, operate, enter and exit a motor vehicle, and use sight to read and prepare documents and reports.

The typical work environment of this job is a business office setting where the noise level is moderate, though the employee is also required to work in a variety of other environments while performing investigations. The employee could potentially come in contact with dangerous chemicals.

Applicants must have two (2) years of service in the Jackson Police Department at the rank of Patrol Officer. Applicants must have knowledge of laws, ordinances, rules and regulations; and knowledge of modern criminal investigation methods and procedures. Applicants must demonstrate special aptitude for investigative and detective work, keen powers of observation, and good memory. Applicants must also demonstrate high moral standards, resourcefulness, self-direction, initiative, industriousness, neatness, and courteousness.

All law enforcement officers must be U.S. citizens with no prior felony convictions and otherwise meet the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). Applicants must have and maintain a Michigan driver’s license and a good driving record.

In addition to the above requirements, all City positions require: the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language as necessary for the position; the ability to follow written and oral instructions; and the ability to get along with other employees and members of the public. City employees are also expected to possess and maintain a record of orderly law-abiding citizenship, sobriety, integrity and loyalty as it pertains to and reflects upon their employment with the City.

City employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of their position without excessive absences.

It is the policy of the city to promote and encourage the recruitment, hiring, training and advancement of all persons and not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, marital status, source or level of income, height, weight, religious or political opinion, union affiliation, and physical or mental handicap unrelated to the individual's ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position.

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• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Pension Program
• Healthcare Savings Plan