Investigator: Police Misconduct & Use-of-Force

City of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Benefits

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

The City of Cincinnati seeks an Investigator for the Citizen Complaint Authority to independently and with the Executive Director, Board, and partners examine complaints against Cincinnati Police Department personnel and related incidents; draft thorough reports with findings and recommendations.

Preferred candidates hold a bachelor’s in criminal justice or related field with strong investigative and analytical writing skills; master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field.
• Outside professional training in investigations is desirable.
• Experience in investigations or law enforcement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and investigate complaints against Cincinnati Police Department employees as per the collaborative agreement.
• Gather documentation and evidence; interview complainants, targets, and witnesses; coordinate with other agencies as needed.
• Conduct legal research to determine applicable constitutional, statutory or case law.
• Prepare analytical reports supporting or refuting allegations; ensure objectivity and confidentiality.
• Maintain confidentiality and interact professionally with stakeholders throughout investigations.
• On-call duty for shooting incidents and related investigations.

Skills

Interviewing skills

Analytical reporting

Legal research

Communication skills

Data analysis

Written English

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Database access

Job description

The City of Cincinnati seeks an Investigator for the Citizen Complaint Authority to independently and with the Executive Director, Board, and partners examine complaints against Cincinnati Police Department personnel and related incidents; draft thorough reports with findings and recommendations.

Preferred candidates hold a bachelor’s in criminal justice or related field with strong investigative and analytical writing skills; master’s degree preferred.