Public Safety Investigator

Description

The purpose of this classification is to conduct follow up investigations and interrogations on criminal activities. Incumbents in this class are assigned more complex and sensitive cases. Acts as a public safety officer by protecting and serving the citizens of the City of Union. Enforces state and local laws. Incumbents are also expected to perform specialized firefighting work, which may involve driving fire pumpers and ladder trucks and operating firefighting apparatus.

Engages directly in fire prevention and firefighting activities to protect and safeguard lives and property. Work involves an element of personal danger. Reports to the Captain - Investigations.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Conducts follow-up investigations: reviews current incident reports; conducts interviews in person and over the phone of witnesses, victims, suspects, reporting officers, and others; utilizes a variety of computer programs and websites to gather information and data; performs related clerical duties such as completing incident reports, supplemental report forms, obtaining rap sheets and warrants, etc.

Conducts preliminary, routine, and complex and sensitive investigations at the scenes of crimes: secures crime scenes; photograph scenes; searches for and obtains latent fingerprints; collects DNA evidence; gathers other evidence as required; conducts accident, larceny, burglary, arson and other investigations as assigned; and locates and questions witnesses in court.

Reviews and researches police files for court purposes: prepares a variety of information for court, to include warrants, subpoenas, testimony, etc.

Acts in the capacity of a police officer as needed, which involves patrolling a designated area of the City in a patrol car; prevents and discovers commission of crime; apprehends and arrests criminals and offenders; enforces vehicle and traffic laws; conducts property checks when residents are out of town; and makes police presence known in a manner that contributes toward deterrence of law violations.

Answers calls and radio complaints involving automobile accidents, misdemeanors, felonies, burglaries and a wide variety of domestic-related disturbances involving, but not limited to, assistance with mentally or physically ill persons, neglected children, etc.: interviews persons with complaints and inquiries in attempts to make proper disposition or direct them to proper authorities.

Performs firefighting duties as needed or assigned: raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines and other equipment; ventilates burning buildings; removes persons from danger and resuscitates if necessary; throws salvage covers; and removes debris.

Drives fire pumpers and ladder trucks to scene of a fire when required: cranks trucks; prepares for pumping operations by seeing that hydrant connections are made; pumps water to fire at designated pressure and sees that suction hose and fire hose are properly located; watches condition of motor and unit during operation; and makes necessary adjustments or changes.

Repairs and services fire stations and equipment: participates in training; inspects, maintains and cleans quarters; checks engine daily; and inspects pumping equipment, ignition, batteries, brakes and other equipment to see that the apparatus is in good working condition.

Transports prisoners as needed: transports doctors and nurses during inclement weather; and transports and/or…