Criminal Investigations Lead

Archuletacounty; Pagosa Springs (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Archuleta County seeks a patrol deputy who conducts professional and technical investigations, collects facts, and determines circumstances of offenses within the county’s jurisdiction. The role involves leading crime scene investigations, gathering evidence, interviewing victims and suspects, and preparing affidavits for warrants.

The position supports Deputies in enforcing laws and protecting life, health, safety, and property, while assisting community members in solving problems and

Qualifications

• Professional and technical investigative work to collect facts and determine circumstances of offenses.
• Interview victims, witnesses, participants and suspects at scenes.
• Prepare affidavits for search and arrest warrants and assist deputies.
• Lead investigations of crime scenes or incidents to gather pertinent facts.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergent and non-emergent complaints of crimes or incidents.
• Develops leads and analyzes facts for probable cause and case solution.
• Coordinates and conducts investigations of crime scenes to gather information.
• Oversees investigations and provides guidance to deputies in initial procedures.
• Prepares detailed reports and case files for prosecution.
• Participates in continuing education in areas like Evidence collection, Forensic Interviewing, DNA collection, Photography, Sexual Assault, Victim based crimes, Court Testimony.

Skills

Investigative skills

Interviewing

Affidavit preparation

Evidence handling

Case documentation

Legal compliance

Job description

Archuleta County seeks a patrol deputy who conducts professional and technical investigations, collects facts, and determines circumstances of offenses within the county’s jurisdiction. The role involves leading crime scene investigations, gathering evidence, interviewing victims and suspects, and preparing affidavits for warrants.

The position supports Deputies in enforcing laws and protecting life, health, safety, and property, while assisting community members in solving problems and