Civil Rights - Case Investigator

City of Minneapolis; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Minneapolis is seeking an Investigator to conduct investigations into policy violations, gather information from complainants, subjects, witnesses, and enforcement officials, and prepare comprehensive reports for department review.

The role requires two years of relevant education and investigative experience, with access to police and background checks as part of the process. Office and field work are involved, with some irregular hours and a required driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Two years post-secondary education in Criminal Justice, Sociology or Psychology or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations by responding to complaints, gathering information, and interviewing interested parties.
• Have statements/interviews transcribed or typed and consult with superiors, and/or attorneys regarding elements of the offense and merit of the complaint.
• Obtain police reports, body camera recordings, dispatch logs, and ambulance run sheets; Investigator will review body camera as needed to prepare cases.
• Obtain employment records, Drivers License records, criminal history records, and other records used in conducting employment background investigation.
• Locate interested parties, and other involved parties using available public and private databases, and other resources.
• Prepare line‑ups using available database information, and show line‑ups to interested parties using proper procedure.
• Obtain information from police officers to supplement reports; and reports and records from other police departments, and government agencies, when necessary, to aid in the formulation of the case file.
• Collect and track evidence to ensure evidence is maintained in proper order.
• Locate, collect and interpret relevant police reports, dispatchers' reports, records from ECC and other relevant evidence.
• Collect Officer Profile cards in cases of allegations of police misconduct.
• Prepare complete, clear and concise reports summarizing the findings of investigations, and summary of the investigation.
• Maintain administrative, investigative and statistical files and records, including entering information into computerized database records for each case.
• Testify in court, administrative hearings, or before panels as necessary.
• Conduct community outreach and education as required.

Education

Two years post-secondary education in Criminal Justice, Sociology or Psychology or equivalent

Job description

This position, under supervision of the Department of Civil Rights will investigate cases to establish authenticity of data indicating a violation of a policy for an assigned department, conferring with enforcement officials, complainants, subjects, witnesses, and others and preparing reports and other documents.

Salary

Salary: $39.06-47.48/hour depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

Office and field work, with some irregular work hours as needed.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations by responding to complaints, gathering information, and interviewing interested parties.
• Have statements/interviews transcribed or typed and consult with superiors, and/or attorneys regarding elements of the offense and merit of the complaint.
• Obtain police reports, body camera recordings, dispatch logs, and ambulance run sheets; Investigator will review body camera as needed to prepare cases.
• Obtain employment records, Drivers License records, criminal history records, and other records used in conducting employment background investigation.
• Locate interested parties, and other involved parties using available public and private databases, and other resources.
• Prepare line‑ups using available database information, and show line‑ups to interested parties using proper procedure.
• Obtain information from police officers to supplement reports; and reports and records from other police departments, and government agencies, when necessary, to aid in the formulation of the case file.
• Collect and track evidence to ensure evidence is maintained in proper order.
• Locate, collect and interpret relevant police reports, dispatchers' reports, records from ECC and other relevant evidence.
• Collect Officer Profile cards in cases of allegations of police misconduct.
• Prepare complete, clear and concise reports summarizing the findings of investigations, and summary of the investigation.
• Maintain administrative, investigative and statistical files and records, including entering information into computerized database records for each case.
• Testify in court, administrative hearings, or before panels as necessary.
• Conduct community outreach and education as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Twoyearsofpost-secondaryeducationinCriminalJustice,SociologyorPsychologyorequivalent

Experience

Two yearsinvestigativeexperienceincluding actualinterviewing.

Licenses/Certifications

ValidDriver'sLicense

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of related education / experience may be considered.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check

The City has determined that a thorough Minneapolis Police Department criminal background check is necessary for positions with this job title. Applicants must sign an informed consent allowing the City to obtain their criminal history information in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be considered for the position.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) (CAF). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit our website.

Eligible List Statement

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire three (3) months after it has been established.

Interview Selection

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

• Prior experience as an investigator preferred.
• Knowledge of State, Local and Federal laws, ADA laws, Data Practices and privacy laws.
• Knowledge of court procedures and police records systems.
• Knowledge of police procedure, and criminal and civil law.
• Demonstrated ability to do question and answer type interviews to elicit information from people, cross- check and analyze information and reach conclusions.
• Interpersonal skills to work with people from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of computers, including legal case management software.