Investigator

Position Objective

THIS IS AN INTERNAL ONLY POSITION FOR CURRENT CROW WING COUNTY EMPLOYEES.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Investigate crimes and complaints. Conduct interviews of witnesses and suspects.
• Collect evidence on suspected crimes.
• Prepare detailed written reports of investigations.
• Review progress of investigations.
• Obtain detailed statements from complainants, victims, witnesses, or criminals.
• Oversee the management of a major criminal action while coordinating with superiors and patrol supervisors.
• Prepare cases for court by preparing necessary reports and reviewing information acquired through investigation and testimony.
• Photograph crime scenes, accidents, or evidence, as well as collecting and preserving physical evidence of a crime.
• Prepare and execute search warrants.
• Participate in public relations by informing the public of activities and programs of the Sheriff's Office.
• Serve warrants on suspects and conducts stakeouts and surveillance.
• Attend specialized schools, training programs, and meetings.
• Make public presentations before civic and school groups.
• Interact with other law enforcement agencies and the County Attorney's Office to collect and distribute criminal intelligence information.
• Carry out other department assignments as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A combination substantially equivalent to post-secondary training in police science and a minimum of three years' experience as a licensed peace officer.
• All qualifications completed and met as required by Minnesota P.O.S.T. Board and current license holder as full time peace officer as provided in the State of Minnesota Statutes.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of County and Sheriff's Office policies, rules, regulations, and of controlling laws and ordinances.
• Considerable knowledge of modern police methods and procedures, including the knowledge of criminal investigation, interview, gathering and preserving evidence, rules of evidence, and documentation of reports.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to deal tactfully, but firmly, with offenders, suspects, witnesses, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, court and enforcement agency representatives, and the general public.
• Ability to perform prolonged and detailed investigations, to gather pertinent facts, and to integrate data into objective patterns leading to the solution and disposition of criminal cases.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and accurate reports.
• Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.
• Knowledge of the geography of Crow Wing County.
• Knowledge of court rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of pertinent state and municipal laws.
• Knowledge of interviewing methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of some knowledge of pertinent federal laws.
• Ability to use of firearms.
• Ability to report and document all facts accurately and completely.
• Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
• Ability to secure the cooperation of others.
• Ability to deal firmly, fairly, and courteously with the public.
• Ability to effectively interview witnesses and suspects.
• Ability to understand and hold confidential general and intelligence information.
• Ability to oversee and manage major criminal cases.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional and cooperative relations with other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Ability to work effectively with the County Attorney and other prosecutors.
• Ability to collect and preserve physical evidence associated with crimes and photograph crime scenes.
• Ability to drive a police vehicle.
• Ability to work under adverse weather conditions.