LAW - INVESTIGATOR

Cibola County; Grants (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cibola County Sheriff's Department in Grants, NM seeks an Investigator to carry out investigations, interview suspects, witnesses, and victims, and search for evidence of criminal acts. You will write comprehensive reports detailing findings and actions, coordinating with courts, the public and staff as needed.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field, four years as a law enforcement officer (investigator preferred), firearms qualification, and ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Four years’ experience as a law enforcement officer, investigator preferred.
• Firearms annual qualification proficiency standards.
• Ability to write intelligible and complete reports and exercise good judgment; respond quickly in emergencies; build relationships with courts, public and staff.
• Must have English communication skills, verbal and written.
• Must pass physical, psychological exams, drug screen, and background check; no felony convictions.
• Must have valid New Mexico driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Carry out investigations to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases.
• Conduct interviews of suspects, witnesses, and victims.
• Search for evidence of criminal acts.
• Write comprehensive, detailed reports of findings and actions.

Skills

Interviewing suspects/witnesses/victi

Report writing

Communication skills

Situational awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice

Tools

Firearms qualification

Driver's license

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Sheriff or assigned supervisor, the Investigator carries out investigations to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases by preforming interviews of suspects, witnesses, and victims. Searches for evidence of criminal acts. Writes comprehensive and detailed reports of findings and actions.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a variety of field and office settings and may require exposure to natural weather conditions, dangerous and life-threatening situations. Must be willing to carry a firearm; willing to work any hour of the day or night (shift work), overtime, weekends, on-call, and holidays; work at any location in the County and travel on specific assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or another related field.
• Four (4) years’ experience as a law enforcement officer, experience as a criminal investigator preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
• Successful completion of firearms annual qualification proficiency standards.
• Ability to write intelligible and complete reports and deal with situations requiring tact, understanding, and good judgment; always remain alert and respond quickly in emergency situations; establish good working relationships courts, the general public, and other staff members.
• Ability to listen, understand and communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Must successfully complete a mandatory physical exam, psychological exam, drug screen test, and background check; Must have no felony convictions or pending felony charges.
• Must have a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
• Ability to work outdoors exposed to all-natural weather conditions.
• May not have any DWI or DUI within the last five (5) year.

Interested individuals may obtain an application online at www.cibolacountynm.com or the Cibola County Managers Office during regular working hours (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Monday through Friday) at 700 E. Roosevelt Avenue, Ste. 50, Grants, New Mexico. Position will remain open until filled.

Cibola County Sheriff's Department is an equal opportunity employer.