BCSO - CID Detective

Buncombe County Sheriff's Office; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office is seeking an experienced investigator to perform specialized law enforcement work in criminal investigations. The role involves scene investigations, evidence handling, interviews, and court testimony.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of investigative practices, familiarity with local laws, and the ability to work with multiple agencies. On-call duties and strong report writing are required.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with crime investigation interest or related experience.
• Ability to interview and document statements accurately.
• Knowledge of laws applicable to criminal investigations and evidence handling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations at crime scenes and collect evidence.
• Interview complainants, suspects, witnesses, and others.
• Maintain informant surveillance and coordinate with agencies.
• Prepare detailed reports and present evidence in court.
• Cooperate with other law enforcement agencies as needed.
• Educate other personnel and the public on investigative matters.
• Perform undercover work when required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Criminal investigations

Interviewing

Evidence handling

Court testimony

Firearms proficiency

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Law enforcement software

Case management software

Job description

Purpose of the position:

The primary purpose of this position to perform specialized law enforcement work in the investigation of criminal offenses for the department.

Essential Functions of the position:

• Conduct investigations at the scene of the crime to determine exact nature of law violations, searches for clues, and makes preliminary interrogations of suspects; gathers and labels evidence found, lifts fingerprints, and photographs pertinent evidence.
• Interview complainants, suspects, witnesses, and other persons who may have information related to crimes or suspected criminal activity.
• Maintain communications with informers and surveillance over known agitators and other suspected law violators.
• Prepare detailed investigation and arrest reports; assembles and organizes statements and evidence for presentation in court; attends court and presents evidence and testimony.
• Cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in conducting investigations and making arrests and reviews current bulletins published by the Federal and State Bureaus of Investigation.
• Educate members of law enforcement, related criminal justice agencies, and the public regarding operations and law violations in the County.
• Perform undercover work, as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Typical Work Schedule:

• Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and County attendance policies and procedures.
• Subject to after hours on call/nights and weekends.
• Regular, predictable attendance is essential.

Supervision Received:

Receives direction regarding general objectives of assigned work, operates within division and agency policy using independent judgement in achieving assigned objectives; independently determines best methods and sequence to achieve assigned tasks.

Supervisory/Leadership Responsibilities

None

Decision Making and Problem Solving:

Problems may be of a more ambiguous level requiring a range of possible solutions. Critical thinking skills and the ability to multi-task are required. Decisions are based on knowledge of local ordinances, state statutes, and federal laws, along with departmental policies, and procedures, and the strategic goals of the department or organization. May develop tactics to deal with political/people or mechanical/technological problems.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of modern criminal investigative practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws relative to criminal investigations.
• Knowledge of the locations of streets, roads, highways, and the geography and socioeconomic characteristics of the County.
• Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, techniques, and equipment associated with the Investigations Division.
• Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergencies and routine situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.
• Ability to make observations and remember names, faces, and various details.
• Ability to analyze facts and apply interpretation of laws to specific situations.
• Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
• Ability to use computer and relevant software.
• Ability to present court testimony and evidence effectively.
• Ability to manage time and be detail oriented.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignment

Organization Conformance Standards for all positions:

• Interact with other employees, customers, and partners in an effective manner, with professionalism and cultural competency; work effectively and efficiently as a team contributor including interacting and communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain knowledge of the agency organizational rules, policies, procedures, services, and mission.
• Plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively to produce quality work with measurable results and within identified deadlines; Function in highly stressful circumstances and demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing priorities, deadlines, and directions; ability to maintain calm demeanor while dealing with stressful situations and customers.
• Demonstrate the County’s core values through performance and conduct. This expectation extends beyond the workplace and County systems to include off-site, and off-duty conduct that undermines an employee’s creditability as a representative of the County; Conduct business in an ethical manner at all times while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Coordinate work efforts with other employees and organizations to accomplish a common task; responsible for managing matters affecting employment and completing personnel-related activities timely and according to County policy.
• Safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with ADAAA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADAAA, FMLA and other federal state and local standards.
• Ability to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire):

• High School graduate and two (2) years of experience in uniform field services such as Patrol, Civil Process, SRO (this does not include Detention experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be 21 years of age.

Additional Training and Experience:

• Investigation and Supervisory/Leadership Training preferred.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:

• North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training Certified; Valid North Carolina driver’s license

Physical Requirements:

The work is primarily medium work requiring exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, an