Investigative Assistant

Kansas City Police Department; Kansas City, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Police Department is hiring an Investigative Assistant to handle a range of administrative and analytical tasks supporting major investigations in the Kansas City area.

The role includes audits of SAFETNet, data collection, drafting intelligence products, and preparing reports for local and federal partners. Strong communication, judgement, and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 2+ years related experience preferred.
• Familiarity with fiscal/budget practices and data reporting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Teams).
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with multiple agencies.
• Demonstrates good judgement, prioritization, and problem-solving.
• Post-offer pre-employment testing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls and emails quickly and professionally.
• Conduct audits of SAFETNet and maintain agency contacts.
• Assist in data collection and drafting of intelligence products.
• Prepare reports for local and federal partners regarding investigations.
• Create, update, and verify database records for ongoing investigations.
• Deliver presentations to diverse audiences.
• Track expenditures and assist with budget modifications.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ensure attendance and perform clerical tasks as directed.
• Collaborate with law enforcement partners on interdicts and alerts.

Skills

Active listening

Communication skills

Judgement & decision-making

Follow instructions

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Advanced education & law enforcement experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Teams

Job description

Respond to a variety of telephone calls and emails quickly, accurately and in a calm professional manner.

Ensure all SAFETNet conflicts are resolved in a timely manner.

Conduct regular audits of the SAFETNet application and maintain contact with all agencies and task forces to update personnel.

Research and review data relevant to criminal investigations (criminal history, RMS reports, vehicles, driver’s license, phones, etc.) and assisting in investigative requests.

Collect, analyze and disseminate investigative information from multiple sources to law enforcement partners upon request.

Assist in data collection and drafting of law enforcement sensitive bulletins and other intelligence products.

Write reports for local and federal agency partners regarding interdiction information collected with a destination or origin in the Kansas City area upon request.

Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive or confidential information.

Deliver presentations to a wide variety of audiences.

Assist in the tracking of authorized expenditures and facilitate re-programming requests and budget modifications of the Midwest HIDTA ISC.

Effectively communicate with agents in a customer service environment.

Display a high degree of self-motivation, initiative, and strong interpersonal skills.

Perform necessary clerical and administrative functions as directed.

Create, update, and verify database entries, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date for ongoing investigations and deconflictions.

Maintain reliable and predictable attendance.

Perform related duties as required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Prefer at minimum two (2) years of related administrative or investigative experience or advanced education and law enforcement experience;
• effectively perform the essential job functions and standards of the Midwest HIDTA Investigative Assistant ;
• knowledge of and experience related to fiscal/budget practices. Experience in collecting, evaluating, studying or reporting on statistical economic or administrative data;
• experience with Microsoft Office components such as Word, Excel, Access, Teams, and related software;
• develop and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with fellow employees, representatives from other departments, and supervisors;
• use logic and reasoning to reach conclusions and approaches to problems;
• use good judgement and decision‑making skills to evaluate situations, establish priorities, and resolve matters;
• actively listen and communicate effectively;
• follow instructions and relay information; and
• Incumbent will be required to complete post offer, pre‑employment testing per Department Policy.

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires the ability to hear, use the telephone, and perform stationary work at a computer screen and keyboard. Incumbent will be required to sit/stand at a designated console for prolonged periods of time, type information into computer terminal.