Deputy Sheriff Investigator - CID

The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office is currently recruiting for a highly self-motivated and experienced Investigator with outstanding communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills to join our team. 

The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office responds to approximately 115,000 calls for service each year and is comprised of 265 Deputies, Detention Officers and Employees. The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for responding to calls for service, court security, crime prevention, serving civil process and criminal papers, sex offender registrations, investigating crime, providing School Resource Officers at County High and Middle Schools and CVCC, Narcotics, and the Detention Center that currently houses close to 600 inmates. 

*ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION:

• Investigators with advanced degrees will receive extra pay based on highest degree obtained:  Associates ($.25 per hour), Bachelors ($.50 per hour), Masters ($.75 per hour).  
• Investigators who possess a Law Enforcement Intermediate Certificate will receive an additional $.25 per hour.
• Investigators who possess a Law Enforcement Advanced Certificate will receive an additional $.50 per hour.  
• A salary increase is given annually upon a successful performance review (dependent upon budget availability).
• Bilingual extra duty pay is provided upon successful completion of testing (dependent upon budget availability).

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Investigators work 8 hour shifts Monday-Friday. May also be required to work weekends and evening hours.  
• Pay is bi-weekly (every 14 days).
• Excellent benefits are offered, including competitive pay, health insurance, dental insurance, and a 5% 401K match.  

• To be considered complete the online Catawba County application in entirety, including supplemental questions.

• Interview and question witnesses and suspects; investigates crimes and disturbances, gathers evidence, and cooperates with other governmental law enforcement officers and various agencies in completing investigations and making arrests
• Maintain a working relationship with other members of the division, department, and other agencies
• Maintain thorough and accurate records and complete all paperwork related to investigations and evidence in a timely manner
• Assist the Lieutenant, Sergeant, and fellow workers in the day to day operation of the division
• Cultivate, use, and manage, confidential informants
• Collect and properly handle evidence 
• Possess a working knowledge of investigative practices, procedures, and techniques, as well as staying abreast of state and federal laws and their applications
• Participate in training as required/requested.   

• Graduation from high school or GED and 3 years of investigative experience 
• 20 Years of Age
• BLET (Basic Law Enforcement Training)
• Must Be a US Citizen
• Valid Driver’s License

Additional Requirements:

• Exemplary knowledge of laws and flexibility to respond safely and professionally to rapidly changing environments.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills to overcome obstacles and unexpected events 
• Possesses a high level professionalism and integrity.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills to conduct criminal investigations. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in written format to complete reports with attention to detail. 
• Ability to react to volatile situations quickly and with clear purpose. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with other Sheriff’s personnel and other agencies. 
• Effective computer skills – must be able obtain information and complete data entry.

Preferences:

• Successfully completed the course work of the Police Law Institute.
• Successfully completed the course work of Interview and Interrogation.
• Successfully completed the course work of Basic Drug Investigations.
• Investigative Experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree.

Salary : $50,827