Investigator I

This position is primarily responsible for conducting criminal investigations, collecting and analyzing evidence, interviewing witnesses and suspects, writing detailed reports, collaborating with other agencies, and presenting findings in court.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Obtains facts or statements from complainants, witnesses and suspects.

Queries various computerized databases, governmental agency files and other sources to identity data on suspects, victims and complainants.

Interrogates suspects of crimes.

Analyzes completed police reports to determine additional requirements for investigative work.

Records the progress of investigative supplemental reports.

Maintains organized informational files for each assigned report.

Responds to and examines crime scenes to obtain clues and evidence.

Processes, photographs and collects latent fingerprints.

Preserves, processes and analyzes items of evidence.

Prepares and executes arrest and search warrants.

Prepares operational plans and risk assessments.

Conducts surveillance.

Transports and escorts prisoners.

Represents the States interest at bond hearings.

Coordinates with Victim/Witness Advocate in assisting and notifying victims of legal proceedings.

Prepares prosecutorial summary of the investigation for the Solicitors Office.

Testifies in Municipal Court, preliminary hearings, grand juries, general sessions and other courts.

Coordinates with outside agencies and serves on interagency task forces to combat specific types of crimes as necessary.

Briefs Patrol Division regarding status of investigations and recent crime trends.

Responds as a Patrol Officer as needed.

Provides information and assistance to the public.

Operates computers with a wide variety of applications and functions.

Assists other law enforcement agencies as needed.

Serves as back up to co-workers.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or GED.

Some college preferred.

Three (3) years of experience in law enforcement required.

One (1) year as an Investigator preferred.

Any combination of education and experience totaling three (3) years may be considered.

South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.Must already have, or obtain, a valid South Carolina drivers license within 90 days after you start employment with the City.

SAFETY Employee is responsible for adhering to all safety procedures and regulations established by the Department, the City and all State and Federal organizations.

Any safety concern should be reported to a supervisor immediately.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of local, state and federal criminal and civil law.

Knowledge of investigative techniques.

Knowledge of human behavior, physiological research methods, the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Knowledge of the procedures, guidelines and equipment used in law enforcement activities.

Knowledge of the geographic layout ...