What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civilian Investigative Liaison - Metro Transit Police Department position at Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities?
We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.
We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
The Metro Transit Police Department is one of the fastest growing law enforcement agencies in the state due the expansion of light rail and Rapid Transit Bus systems. There is an authorized strength of 171 full-time officers, 80 part-time officers, 70 community service officers and 34 administrative staff dedicated to one thing: public safety on and near our transit system.
How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:
As a Civilian Investigative Liaison for the Metro Transit PD, you will be responsible for administrative aspects of the investigation process, such as reviewing police reports and surveillance footage, analyzing crime trends, and providing victims with status updates.
What you would do in this job:
- Conduct and assist with criminal investigations.
- Review police reports, body-worn camera footage, and surveillance videos; transcribe and document findings in detailed reports.
- Analyze and summarize crime data and trends from internal and external sources; prepare and present reports for leadership.
- Obtain and review relevant police reports and surveillance videos from internal and external sources, ensuring all evidence is properly tracked and handled.
- Communicate with victims, witnesses, and reporting parties to provide case updates, answer questions, and gather information.
- Manage evidence transfer and ensure proper chain of custody, including delivery to crime labs and attorneys.
- Utilize law enforcement databases to generate investigative leads and create actionable reports for the investigative team.
- Conduct interviews with reporting parties, victims, and witnesses to support case development.
Minimum qualifications:
Any of the following combinations of experience in customer service or law enforcement and completed education:
- High school diploma/GED AND four (4) years of work experience.
- Associate degree or two (2) year college or vocational school program AND two (2) years of work experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, or closely related field.
Complete job posting and apply:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/metrocouncil
Salary : $74,131 - $120,307
