POLICE CIVILIAN INVESTIGATOR

City-of-Lawrence; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Caregiver Leave

Paid Time Off

KPERS Retirement

Job summary

The City of Lawrence is seeking a Police Civilian Investigator to support the Operations Division in conducting crime investigations within the city. Responsibilities include interviewing witnesses and suspects, collecting evidence, preparing reports, and potentially presenting findings in court.

Ideal candidates have an Associate's degree or higher and at least one year of related experience, with preference for prior public-facing work.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in a related field.
• 1 year of training and experience in interview and interrogation techniques, digital data acquisition, evidence processing or related experience.
• 1 year of experience working with the public preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into criminal activity within the City of Lawrence, including preliminary and follow-up inquiries, evidence collection, and interviews with suspects, witnesses, and victims.
• Prepare investigative reports, file probable cause affidavits, and provide court testimony.
• Maintain communication with citizens regarding case status and may deliver public presentations.
• Support training efforts related to investigative practices and conduct background investigations for prospective employees.
• Exercise sound judgment, ethical conduct, and independent decision-making while keeping supervisors informed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Interview techniques

Digital Data Acquisition

Evidence processing

Education

Associate's degree or higher in related field

Job description

Summary

The Police Civilian Investigator will perform a variety of duties associated to the investigation of crimes; to assist in or conduct investigations of crime in support of the Operations Division in the Lawrence Police Department.

Responsibilities

Responsible for conducting investigations into criminal activity within the City of Lawrence, including preliminary and follow-up inquiries, evidence collection, and interviews with suspects, witnesses, and victims. Prepares investigative reports, files probable cause affidavits, and provides court testimony. Maintains communication with citizens regarding case status and may deliver public presentations. Supports training efforts related to investigative practices and conducts background investigations for prospective employees. Exercises sound judgment, ethical conduct, and independent decision-making while keeping supervisors informed. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in a related field.
• One (1) year of training and experience in Interview and interrogation techniques, Digital Data Acquisition, evidence processing training or related experience.
• One (1) year of experience working with the public preferred.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Note: Please provide three (3) references with application.

Benefit Information

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH; other wellness benefits/perks
• Caregiver Leave - 12 weeks paid leave
• Paid Time Off:12 Vacation days, 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave, 10 Paid Holidays
• Retirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)