Detective

Detroit International; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Public Schools Community District is seeking a Detective to conduct thorough investigations, interview witnesses, review records, and prepare judicial documentation. The role may include uniformed duties to support school and community safety initiatives.

The position requires MCOLES licensure, police investigation experience, and strong writing/communication skills. On-call duties twice a month and collaboration with external partners are essential aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• Must hold MCOLES license current within the last year.
• Minimum of two years police investigation experience.
• Excellent writing skills; provide example warrant documentation upon request.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and accountable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, TLO, TALON.
• Ability to interpret/apply complex laws and testify in court.
• Available for on-call duties twice monthly.
• Capable of working independently or in teams.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Efficiently tag and manage evidence.
• Articulate findings and provide complete case details to supervisors.
• Maintain case files and timely updates to supervisors.
• Maintain victim contact information and case updates.
• Analyze and maintain evidence records for court use.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage assigned investigations by planning activities, organizing workload, and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive case files; prepare detailed reports and investigative correspondence in a timely manner.
• Ensure all investigative work is thorough, accurate, and submitted promptly.
• Testify in court and present investigative findings clearly and professionally.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with supervisors, colleagues, victims, and external partners.
• Collaborate with law enforcement agencies and the Prosecutor¿s Office to support case development and prosecution.
• Conduct investigations involving crimes against persons and property, including but not limited to assaults, sex crimes, burglary, threats, and homicide, and make arrests when necessary.
• Apply knowledge of relevant laws, departmental policies, and law enforcement practices within the District.
• Effectively interact with and manage cases involving both juvenile and adult offenders.
• Adhere to DPSCD PD policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and directives.
• Demonstrate and uphold DPSCD PD Core Values in all duties and interactions.
• Utilize and continue to develop effective interview and investigative techniques.
• Maintain professionalism, sound judgment, and confidentiality in all aspects of the role.
• Perform uniformed duties as needed to support District operations, including school-based and community events, safety initiatives, and other assignments as directed.

Skills

Investigative experience

Excellent writing skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Computer proficiency

Court testimony experience

On-call availability

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

TLO

TALON

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Detective

Location: Detroit Public Schools Community District Public Safety Department

Salary: $30.65/Hourly

Reports to: Detective Lieutenant

Bargaining Unit: Teamsters

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Telecommuting Eligibility: Site based. Not eligible for telecommuting

In accordance with the Agreement between Teamsters, and the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit, the following vacancy is announced.

Position Summary

Police Detectives are plainclothes investigators responsible for conducting thorough and objective investigations into crimes and violations of state and federal laws. This includes gathering and analyzing evidence, conducting interviews with complainants, witnesses, and suspects, reviewing records, and monitoring suspect activity. Detectives are responsible for preparing detailed reports and completing all necessary documentation for judicial proceedings, including arrest and search warrants. This position requires strong investigative skills, sound judgment, and the ability to clearly articulate findings in both written reports and courtroom testimony. Detectives must work collaboratively with internal and external partners while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. In addition to investigative responsibilities, Detectives may be required to perform uniform duties as needed to support District operations, including school and community events, safety initiatives, and other assignments as directed.

Failure to meet the minimum qualifications will result in your application not being reviewed

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards within the last years
• Must have a minimum of two years¿ police investigation experience with a MCOLES licensed agency
• Must possess excellent writing skills and be prepared to submit examples of Any warrant signed by county prosecutor
• Must possess great communication skills
• Must be self-motivated and accountable
• Must be computer proficient (Microsoft office suite, TLO, TALON etc.
• Must be able to interpret and apply complex laws and have experience testifying in a court of law
• Must be available to perform ¿On Call¿ duties twice a month
• Must be able to work alone with minimal supervision or in group settings at times
• Must be able to effectively plan and organize workload, prioritize tasks, organize schedules and meet deadlines
• Must be able to efficiently tag evidence properly
• Must be able to articulate and provide all details and materials of assigned investigations to immediate supervisor or command leadership
• Must record and maintain all files and/or records of various suspects and provide updates to supervisors in a timely manner
• Maintain communication with the victim(s) and keep current files with addresses, cellphone numbers, places of employment, etc.
• Must be able to analyze and maintain a record of all evidence and maintain files on all investigations to be presented in court

Essential Functions

• Coordinate and manage assigned investigations by planning activities, organizing workload, and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive case files; prepare detailed reports and investigative correspondence in a timely manner.
• Ensure all investigative work is thorough, accurate, and submitted promptly.
• Testify in court and present investigative findings clearly and professionally.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with supervisors, colleagues, victims, and external partners.
• Collaborate with law enforcement agencies and the Prosecutor¿s Office to support case development and prosecution.
• Conduct investigations involving crimes against persons and property, including but not limited to assaults, sex crimes, burglary, threats, and homicide, and make arrests when necessary.
• Apply knowledge of relevant laws, departmental policies, and law enforcement practices within the District.
• Effectively interact with and manage cases involving both juvenile and adult offenders.
• Adhere to DPSPD PD policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and directives.
• Demonstrate and uphold DPSCD PD Core Values in all duties and interactions.
• Utilize and continue to develop effective interview and investigative techniques.
• Maintain professionalism, sound judgment, and confidentiality in all aspects of the role.
• Perform uniformed duties as needed to support District operations, including school-based and community events, safety initiatives, and other assignments as directed.

Security Clearance

Internal Applicants

If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants

In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at [phone] or detroitk12.org/compliance.