Internal Affairs Agent II (Departmental Promotional Only)

JOB
Under the general supervision of the Deputy Commissioner or designee, this position performs complex,sensitive, and high-level investigations into allegations of misconduct, corruption, and violations of policywithin the Virgin Islands Police Department. This requires a higher degree of independence and analyticalability than Internal Affairs Agent I. The Internal Affairs Agent II provides guidance to junior agents, leadsinvestigations of significant scope, and ensures accountability and compliance with ethical and professionalstandards. This includes preparing recommendations for command staff, testifying in administrative or legalproceedings, and assisting in the development of departmental policies and training to strengthen integrityand public trust.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Leads and conducts investigations into complex or high-profile allegations of misconduct, includingcorruption, discrimination, excessive force, and other policy violations.Provides mentorship and technical guidance to Internal Affairs Agent I staff during investigations.Conducts in-depth interviews with complainants, witnesses, and officers under investigation.Reviews and analyzes body-worn camera footage, surveillance, digital data, and forensic evidence.Prepares detailed investigative reports, findings, and recommendations for disciplinary or corrective action.Collaborates with prosecutors, oversight bodies, and legal advisors on cases of significant scope.Serves as lead investigator in cases involving sensitive personnel issues or incidents of high communityinterest.Develops strategies to identify misconduct trends and recommends changes in departmental policy,training, or supervision.Participates in the design and delivery of training programs on ethics, accountability, and compliance.Testifies in hearings, arbitration, or court as required.Ensures compliance with departmental regulations, Virgin Islands law, and applicable federal standards.Maintains strict confidentiality and impartiality in all investigative matters.Perform other related duties as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
FACTOR 1- KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITIONKnowledge of USVI laws, departmental policies and procedures, rules and regulations.Knowledge of investigative techniques, criminal law, administrative law, and disciplinary processes.Skill in oral and written communication.Skill in analytics.Skill in interpreting policies, statutes, regulations and evidence.Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and objective investigative reports.Ability to lead, train, and provide guidance to lower-level investigators.Ability to conduct interviews and interrogations in a professional and legally compliant manner.Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain impartiality in highly sensitive investigations.FACTOR 2- SUPERVISORY CONTROLSThe employee works under the general direction of an Internal Affairs Unit Director or designee. Work isperformed with considerable independence and is reviewed for adherence to law, policy, and quality offindings rather than for detailed supervision.FACTOR 3- GUIDELINESGuidelines include Virgin Islands Code, federal law, VIPD rules and regulations, departmental policies andprocedures, field manual, case law, and directives. Must interpret and adapt guidelines to complex orunprecedented situations.FACTOR 4- COMPLEXITYWork involves handling complex, high-profile, or sensitive investigations that require sound judgment,discretion to balance departmental integrity with community trust.FACTOR 5- SCOPE AND EFFECTThe purpose of the work is to ensure accountability, transparency, and professionalism in law enforcementoperations. Investigations directly affect officer careers, public perception, and departmental credibility.FACTOR 6- PERSONAL CONTACTSContacts are department employees at all levels, government officials, community representatives,prosecutors, attorneys, and members of the public.FACTOR 7- PURPOSE OF CONTACTSContacts are made to collect information, resolve complaints, provide findings to leadership, and ensureadherence to law and policy.FACTOR 8- PHYSICAL DEMANDSWork involves extended periods of sitting, standing, or driving. Some fieldwork may require light physicalexertion.FACTOR 9- WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is primarily performed in an office or interview setting, with occasional travel to field sites, courts,or hearings.