Internal Affairs Investigator

State-of-Delawar; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-Delawar is seeking an Internal Affairs Investigator in Delaware to conduct interviews, gather evidence, and prepare comprehensive investigative reports. The role requires extensive experience in law enforcement, courtroom testimony, and collaboration with other agencies.

Pre-employment checks and compliance with state regulations are part of the process. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills, with a track record of handling confidential

Qualifications

• Ten years minimum experience as a Police Officer required.
• Experience interviewing individuals from diverse backgrounds to obtain confidential information.
• Experience writing comprehensive narrative reports.
• Experience testifying in criminal, civil and administrative proceedings.
• Experience in gathering and handling of evidence.
• Experience using automated information systems to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve and report data.

Responsibilities

• Conducts interviews of victims, suspects, witnesses and those with information.
• Interacts with other law enforcement agencies on matters of mutual interest.
• Uses recording and photographic equipment when necessary.
• Provides comprehensive narrative investigative reports with findings and recommendations.
• Familiarizes with Department policies and procedures.
• Testifies in various courts when required.
• Uses DELJIS/CJIS/NCIC/LEISS in investigations.

Skills

Interview techniques

Narrative reporting

Testimony in court

Evidence handling

Automated information systems

Tools

DELJIS/CJIS/NCIC/LEISS

Job description

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Conducts interviews of all victims, suspects, witnesses and those maintaining records or having intimate information regarding an investigation.
• Interacts with other law enforcement agencies in matters of mutual interest.
• Utilizes recording and photographic equipment when necessary.
• Provides comprehensive narrative investigative reports with his/her findings and recommendations.
• Will become intimately familiar with Department of Correction policies and procedures.
• Abide by the Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights when applicable.
• Interprets and applies applicable laws, rules and regulations and standards.
• Testifies in State and U.S. District Courts when required.
• Utilizes law enforcement computer program applications for DELJIS/CJIS, NCIC and LEISS.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Internal Affairs Investigator

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

• Ten (10) years minimum experience as a Police Officer required.
• Experience in conducting investigations that include interviewing individuals from a diverse socioeconomic background to obtain confidential information.
• Experience writing comprehensive narrative reports.
• Experience in testifying in criminal, civil and administrative proceedings.
• Experience in the gathering and handling of evidence.
• Experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.

Conditions of Hire

• Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
• Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
• Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements. Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com. You may also call [phone] or email [e-mail] for additional applicant services support.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.