Detective

TOWN OF TAPPAHANNOCK

Job Description

JOB TITLE: POLICE DETECTIVE

GRADE: 11

MAJOR PURPOSE:

Under general supervision of the Police Sergeant, conducts investigations into criminal activity occurring within the jurisdiction of the Town of Tappahannock. Maintains membership in the Virginia State Police Drug and Gang Task force as a sworn Special State Police Officer with the State Police and conducts undercover operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Conducts follow-up investigations from patrol units and identifies criminal offenders and criminal activity.

· Prepares complete and thorough case files for approval and forwarding to the Commonwealth’s Attorney for prosecution.

· Maintains proper evidence submission and control in accordance with policy.

· Serves as an alternate evidence custodian for the Department.

· Responds to crime scenes to assist or investigate criminal activity.

· Establish and maintain positive working relationships with other law enforcement agencies.

· Assists with supervision of uniform personnel when required.

· Testify in court in order to bring cases to successful conclusions.

· Promptly obeys lawful and legitimate orders.

· Responds punctually to all assignments.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the proper evidence submission and control. Knowledge of crime scene protocol.

Knowledge of courtroom protocol and procedure for how to testify Ability to conduct a thorough investigation into criminal activity.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies. Ability to complete thorough and accurate case files, reports, and paperwork.

Ability to supervise patrol officers.

Ability to successfully re-certify as a law enforcement officer every two years. Ability to obey lawful orders.

Ability to be punctual to all assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from high school; plus four years of patrol experience with the Department; and displayed interest in and ability for investigative techniques, including evidence collection and submission, writing skills, and interrogation; and holds a current “Meets Expectations” performance rating or better.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior experience conducting extensive criminal investigations and report writing.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:

Law Enforcement Certification by the Virginia Department of criminal Justice Services Possession of a valid Virginia Driver’s license

Annual firearm’s re-certification

Successful completion of Law Enforcement re-certification every two years

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Subject to work outside and any weather conditions Subject to call-out, altered scheduling, and extended shifts

Potential for hazardous, stressful, and dangerous encounters. Maintenance of a high level of physical conditioning Subject to call-in 24 hours a day

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,115.00 - $75,566.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Tappahannock, VA 22560 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tappahannock, VA 22560: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,115 - $75,566