Criminal Investigator

Curry-County,-Nm; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Curry County, NM is seeking a Criminal Investigator to conduct investigations into crimes, enforce statutes, and maintain peace within the county. The role involves apprehending violators, serving legal documents, resolving conflicts, and providing testimony in court.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, NM LEA certification, a valid NM driver's license, and strong report writing skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy and pass physical testing as a Peace Officer.
• Valid New Mexico Driver’s License; must not have recent domestic violence, misdemeanors or felonies.
• English communication; Spanish preferred.
• Must qualify and maintain firearms proficiency.
• Vision 20/20; color vision normal.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Ability to render credible testimony in court.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into crimes and enforce statutes.
• Maintain peace within the Curry County area.
• Apprehend and arrest violators; serve legal documents.
• Provide testimony in court proceedings.
• Prepare clear, complete reports.

Skills

Oral and written English communication

Basic Spanish (preferred)

Strong observation and judgment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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The Criminal Investigator will be responsible for conducting investigations into crimes, enforcing relevant statutes and ordinances, and maintaining peace within the Curry County area. This role involves apprehending and arresting violators, serving legal documents, resolving conflicts, and providing testimony in court proceedings.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.


• Must be able to be certified by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy and pass physical testing as a Peace Officer.


• Must possess a valid New Mexico Driver’s License. Must not have any prior domestic violence, misdemeanors or felonies convictions and must not have any DWI’s within 3 (three) years.


• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English. A written aptitude test may be given. Basic oral communications skills in Spanish preferred.


• Ability to qualify and maintain proficiency with firearms for both day and night.


• Must have vision correctable to 20/20, and no color blindness.


• Must have good hearing and reflexes. Must pass physical agility test.


• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, pre-employment screening and background check


• Must be able to render creditable testimony in a Court of Law.


• Ability to handle stress and respond appropriately in stressful situations.


• Ability to perform the essential duties listed below.


• Ability to perform the essential duties in the working conditions described below.


• Ability to work with the equipment, tools and materials listed below.


• Able to write intelligible, complete and concise reports, remain alert at all times and react quickly in emergency situations. Able to deal with situations requiring tact and diplomacy, be courteous to the public and must be physically fit.


• Must comply with safety guidelines and policies of the County.