Police Investigator - Hospital Police Department

Description

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*Must have your General North Carolina Criminal Justice Certification to apply to this role*

Summary:
Conducts legal investigations, coordinates surveillance and background investigations.

Responsibilities:
1. Applicant Background Investigations- Maintains in-depth knowledge of the applicant background investigation package and is responsible for overseeing the timely and accurate completion of the component pieces by the applicant. Conducts exhaustive background investigations on all UNCH PD Officer I applicants. Ensures the thoroughness and accuracy of the investigations in accordance with the dictates of NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission in a timely manner. Completes finger printing and accompanying documentation for UNC HealthCare Home Health Agencies.
2. Communications- Maintains ongoing relationships with the DA's Office and the SBI. Dialogues with neighboring Police agencies for the sharing of information. Communicates effectively via two-way radio, computer email, telephone and verbally.
3. Criminal Investigations- Conducts legal investigations. Coordinates surveillance. Develops and maintains rapport with all levels of institutional management regarding UNCH PD criminal investigations. Initiates and coordinates investigations where scope of the investigation requires the involvement of outside agencies. Keeps Chief and Director informed regarding primary investigations as appropriate. Acts as a resource person to Officers who require some direction as they conduct their own investigations. Maintains the integrity of the Departmental Evidence Custodial System. Acts as departmental resource person for preparation of evidence to be submitted to SBI Labs. Facilitates legal covert investigations.
4. Incident Reports- Maintains competence in the use of the Department's computer report writing software. Reviews all departmental incident reports for completeness and accuracy pertaining to investigative information. Advises Chief and /or Captain of any incomplete reports and those with insufficient content. Provides the second level check for the accurate completion and appropriate filing of Felony Prosecution Reports, Uniform Citations and other correspondence with the DA's Office. Must be able to write a concise, thorough and factual investigative report.
5. Maintains knowledge of pertinent policies and procedures for the department and the hospitals to include the departmental manual, hospital administrative policy manual, the Safety Manual and the Human Resources Policy Manual. Accesses a hard copy of the departmental and on line versions of necessary manuals, when policy guidance is required. Maintains familiarity with and applies various criminal statutes. Knows what probable cause is and applies that knowledge to various arrest situations. Understands and applies use of force appropriately.
6. Other Duties- Uses of the Departmental recording equipment both audio and video competently. Must annually pass the Departmental fire arms qualification. Acts as a resource person for Departmental personnel for Court preparation and testimony.
7. May serve as a multijurisdictional Task Force Officer serving State, Local, and Federal Partners.

Other Information

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Hospital Police Department

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $21.40 - $30.76 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.