What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Affairs Investigator position at Police?
Position Summary
As directed, conduct investigations for the Albuquerque Police Department, Internal Affairs Unit; interview employees and witnesses alleging misconduct and policy violations, to include use of force investigations, by department personnel; complete thorough, fact-based, and impartial administrative investigations on internally generated alleged misconduct.
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Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and
Five (5) years of experience in conducting investigations related to any combination of the following areas:
- law enforcement
- civil investigations
- administrative investigations
- criminal investigations
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License, or the ability by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Preferred Knowledge
- Theories and practices of investigations
- Methods and techniques of research, data collection and analysis
- Methods and techniques of investigative lifecycle to include gathering, analyzing and evaluating evidence, conducting interviews and documenting information
- English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
- Report writing and drafting of documents in business format
- Microsoft Office
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Conduct in-depth investigations of a highly confidential and sensitive nature
- Maintain and meet timelines
- Think logically and objectively when analyzing and evaluating facts, evidence and related information
- Interpret laws, regulations, and policies
- Prepare and present clear and concise oral and written reports
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
