CID Corporal/Detective

Job Title: CID Corporal/Detective

Division/Department: Crimincal Investigations Division

Reports To: Sergeant

Classification and FLSA Status: Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Revised: November 1, 2022

***TO APPLY: Visit City website and follow application instructions. https://www.elgintexas.gov/Jobs.aspx

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Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Criminal Investigation Division Sergeant, Detectives will be called upon to handle a wide variety of criminal cases in both property crimes and crimes against persons and is responsible for investigating these crimes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) continuous years of service in the rank of police officer with the Elgin Police Department unless waived by the Chief of Police or obtained the rank of Detective in your current/previous law enforcement agency.

License and Certifications

This position requires a Valid and current Texas Driver’s License and a Basic Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

· Completes projects, tasks, and duties within guidelines, instructions, and timelines as established by the detective sergeant.

· Follows departmental policies and procedures.

· Investigates all assigned cases in accordance with EPD policy.

· Initiate incident reports from citizen complaints via telephone or in person.

· Obtains approval of a sergeant before presenting a search warrant affidavit to a judge.

· Consults with their supervisor on controversial, complex, or noteworthy cases and regularly updates their supervisor on the status of these cases.

· Staff’s cases with district/county attorney’s office after completed case investigation.

· Enters report supplements indicating the status of a case.

· Assists other law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, and the community with issues related to investigations.

· Acknowledges all subpoenas and appears in court prepared to testify in accordance with EPD policy.

· Notifies their supervisor immediately upon receiving an open records request.

· Assists the public information officer with the release of information pertaining to their investigations.

· Performs administrative duties as needed such as answering the phones or assisting citizen walk-ins.

· Recognizes information of a confidential nature and maintains that confidentiality.

· Obtains the approval of their supervisor prior to working overtime, compensatory time, or flex time.

· Seeks solutions to problems and identifies methods to improve efficiency.

· Seeks assistance from the patrol units regarding unique crimes and/or crime patterns.

· Carries departmental radio, duty weapon with ammunition, handcuffs and a less lethal weapon when leaving the office to investigate.

· Secures all case files in accordance with EPD policy.

· Briefs patrol officers periodically.

· Enters property into TCIC/NCIC, as necessary.

· Responds to assist patrol on any arrest or investigation when requested.

· Qualifies with duty weapon(s) and attends in-service training and other mandatory training assignments.

· Attends TCOLE training, in-service training, and other departmental training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Knowledge of criminal law, traffic law, investigation, and crime prevention methods.

· Knowledge of departmental rules and regulations.

· Knowledge of safety practices in the use of firearms.

· Knowledge of geography and locations in the city.

· Knowledge of statutes, ordinances, and criminal law.

· Knowledge of rules of evidence and laws governing custody of persons.

· Knowledge of police record keeping procedures.

· Knowledge of criminal identification methods.

· Knowledge of methods of deploying officers in actual or anticipated emergencies.

· Knowledge of causes and prevention methods of crime committed by juveniles.

· Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations regarding radio communication.

· Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.

· Knowledge of community policing practices.

· Knowledge of data entry and retrieval procedures.

· Knowledge of developing and implementing long or short-term plans.

· Knowledge of legal procedure in filing and presenting charges in court.

· Knowledge of vehicle and equipment use and principles.

· Skilled in maintaining accurate records and preparing reports.

· Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other city employees and the public.

· Skilled in understanding and following written and oral instructions.

· Skilled in directing, instructing, and advising on technical police problems related to investigation and arrest.

· Skilled in developing and preparing accurate records and preparing reports.

· Skilled in planning, organizing and directing the work of others.

· Skilled in effective communication both orally and in writing.

· Skilled in the care and use of firearms.

· Skilled in reviewing and evaluating the work of officers.

· Skilled in analyzing and interpreting criminal evidence.

· Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective public relations.

· Skilled in operating motorized vehicles.

· Skilled in operation of two-way radio equipment.

· Skilled in problem solving.

· Skilled in using computers as an investigative tool.

· Skilled in determining needs and gathering/analyzing/presenting data to management.

· Skilled in coordinating large complex activities.

· Ability to apply knowledge of criminal law, investigation, and crime prevention techniques.

· Ability to write legibly and to read.

· Ability to follow departmental regulations.

· Ability to follow safety practices in the use of firearms.

· Ability to assess situations and make accurate decisions within a limited time frame.

· Ability to follow departmental policies and procedures.

· Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Ability to administer first aid and CPR.

· Ability to operate vehicle under emergency conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In a typical work setting, a detective:

Interpersonal Relationships

Have a high level of social contact working closely with other office staff and the public.

Communicate with people daily by telephone, e-mail, and in person. May be subjected to irate members of the public.

Hours/Travel

This position may be required to work off-standard hours and is required to respond to call outs after hours. Employees must be available for incident work including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, on-call, and stand-by call.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions.

Work is divided between an office setting and outside events, but the duties listed may require police attire. This position requires the incumbent to have the ability to reach, bend, and move up/down, speak, and listen to customers or officers both over the phone/radio and in person. May be required to carry, hold, lift, push or pull a minimum of 40 pounds. May be exposed to dust, bodily fluids, toxic chemicals or fumes, communicable diseases, and high noise levels—occasional exposure to extreme noise, such as sirens, gunfire, and screaming. Position requires the incumbent to have the ability to hear clearly when working around crowds of people, equipment, and traffic.

Disaster Service Workers Clause

In the event of a declared emergency or any undeclared emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health and/or safety of the public, employees may be assigned to assist rescue and relief workers. Such assignments may be in locations, during hours and performing work significantly different from the employees’ normal work assignments and may continue through the recovery phase of the emergency.

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $31.44 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31