Crime Stoppers Specialist

1. Must be a current BSO employee who has successfully completed their probationary period by the listed closing date. 
2. Associate's degree is preferred.
3. Two (2) years previous experience and/or training in investigative support or analysis. Experience should include knowledge in investigative principles, practices, and techniques.   
4. Demonstrated knowledge using Microsoft Office and other database software.
5. Experience should include extensive customer service contact work.
6. Must possess and maintain throughout employment, a valid Florida driver license without any restrictions affecting job performance. Driver license must show current address. 
   • All candidates must submit with the application, a Certified Department of Motor Vehicles "entire" driving history.
   • Florida driving histories can be obtained at any courthouse in Broward County. Three (3) year, seven (7) year, and online Florida driving history records will not be accepted. If you have possessed a driver's license in any other state in the past 10 years you will need to submit an "entire" driving history from that state.  For non-Florida driving histories, please contact that state's division of motor vehicles
   • The search date for all driving histories must be within one month of the date the application for employment is received by the Bureau of Human Resources.
7. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Such experience must be clearly documented for consideration.

To view information on obtaining the required Certified Department of Motor Vehicles "entire" driving history, please click on the following link: Driving HistoryUnder administrative direction, the purpose of this position is to perform technical, support work in the receipt, categorization and dissemination of information of a criminal nature to investigators and to other law enforcement agencies. Employees in this classification are responsible for receiving leads and tips associated with criminal investigations and for forwarding and referring the information to investigators or investigating agencies.  Work is performed under direction by an administrative supervisor and is reviewed for completion of work assignments and conformance to policies and procedures.The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
 
Receives leads, tips and other information on criminal investigations and cases, wanted fugitives, and the illegal narcotics trades; conducts telephone interviews.
 
Analyzes the credibility of leads, tips and other information and identifies the jurisdiction and/or agency to respond to and process the information.
 
Processes raw intelligence and coordinates it with the appropriate law enforcement and other investigative agencies.
 
Prioritizes information based on the seriousness or urgency of the crime or incident.
 
Forwards and refers leads and tips to investigators and/or other law enforcement agencies and jurisdictions. 
 
Performs follow through accordingly and as appropriate to ensure the closure of a tip or lead.
 
Maintains confidentiality of information in accordance with policy, procedures and applicable laws.
 
Assigns case numbers to anonymous calls.
 
Maintains records in the form of logs and case files.
 
Prepares or assists in preparing special and regular reports and classifies receipts and disbursements.
 
Makes recommendations to supervisor on compensation for leads and tips.
 
Responds to public information and media inquiries.

Prepares reward flyers and posters utilizing photos and description of fugitives.
 
Meets with and presents information to community groups and the general public.
 
Performs related duties as directed.

Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (10 -20 pounds).  Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Work is performed in usual office conditions with rare exposure to disagreeable environment factors.
 
Broward Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Broward Sheriff's Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; computer based test; interview; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; employment record, fingerprint and background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position and could last 10 to 12 weeks. Reapplication will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
 
BSO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law.

Salary : $43,338 - $64,031