Civil Rights Investigator & Case Analyst

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

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.