POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Detective/Investigator
Non-Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Classified Staff
E (LE)
JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, perform police services as a Detective and Investigator and
enforce all applicable city, county, state, federal laws and college policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
30%
1.
Conduct preliminary investigation, document and file initial reports, witness
statements, affidavits, and supplemental reports; identify and make proper arrest
of offender(s) when required; transport prisoners to local police stations or county
jail for processing and booking; testify in court when summoned; coordinate
criminal investigation as required with the city, county, state, and federal agencies.
2.
Conduct investigations to obtain confidential information concerning missing
persons, investigating thefts, forgery, narcotic violations, or other law violations;
interview and take statements from suspects, students, staff faculty, and witnesses.
Maintain surveillance of suspected criminals; conduct specialized investigations
and investigate internal crimes and Affairs. Visit pawnshops and search for stolen
property.
20%
3.
Work continuously on criminal cases assigned; maintain relationships with other
law enforcement agencies; refer citizens, students, faculty, and staff to appropriate
agencies.
20%
4.
Follow up on pending cases, carry out special assignments, obtain information
through TCIC/NCIC, inventory and manage all evidentiary items and case files,
and perform other administrative duties as assigned.
20%
5.
Collect evidence, take photos, coordinate fingerprinting process with other law
enforcement officials; transport narcotics to DPS.
5%
6.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Lieutenant
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Associate's Degree
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years related experience.
Revised: 6/26/08 Updated: 11/5/10
Effective: 4/12/07
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CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES:
Basic Peace Officer license issued by Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Standards
and Education (TCLEOSE) in compliance with state statue by time of appointment.
Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by time of
appointment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Provide proof of liability auto insurance
Must pass medical examination and psychological and drug screening as required by
TCLEOSE.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of modern criminal investigation, identification and fingerprint
classification principles, methods and equipment, and rules for securing, handling, and
preserving legally accepted evidence.
Ability to obtain and remember information, including names, faces and details of
incidents, through investigation, interview, interrogations and observations.
Ability to analyze complex or difficult situations quickly, objectively, and act
accordingly.
Must be familiar with and knowledgeable of use of force and arrest procedures, involving
interaction with all local law enforcement agencies.
Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for the
rights of others.
Safely operate a motor vehicle while responding to calls and driving within the district.
Knowledge and use of a hand-held radio
Proficient and qualified to carry an approved firearm and expendable baton
Familiarity with emergency equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in order to clearly and concisely
articulate complex facts and relationships in legible detail and summary reports and
records, and to testify in court in an objective and professional manner.
Ability to produce or obtain exhibits such as graphs, charts, photographs or other
evidence.
2.
Equipment Used:
Motor vehicle
Communication radios
Firearm, expendable baton, handcuffs, flashlight, and similar equipment
Expendable Baton
Emergency equipment associated with a Peace Officer’s functions
Personal computer and Electric Typewriter
General equipment associated with an office environment
Shotgun and AR-15 Long Rifle
3.
Software Used: A variety of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation
software in addition to Ticket Trak Vehicle Registration Program and the DSX Alarm
System.
4.
Special Conditions:
Position requires irregular or extended work hours to include weekends and holidays.
Must be able to provide own personal transportation
Must be able to be contacted by phone when needed.
Revised: 6/26/08 Updated: 11/5/10
Effective: 4/12/07
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Must not having any arrest convictions as mandated by TCLEOSE or have any adverse or
derogatory information that would reflect discredit upon law enforcement resulting from
a background check.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use
hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch,
or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee
must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and
occasionally lift and; or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability
to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding and negotiating are important to the highest
degree due to constant interaction with people, at any level within the organization, or the
community; and ability to deal with irrational situations where the outcome is unpredictable.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid
conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or
caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration. The
employee is frequently exposed to explosives. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of
electrical shock and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Revised: 6/26/08 Updated: 11/5/10
Effective: 4/12/07
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POSITION TITLE:
Detective/Investigator
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
None
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Revised: 6/26/08 Updated: 11/5/10
Effective: 4/12/07
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Revised: 6/26/08 Updated: 11/5/10
Effective: 4/12/07
Date
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