Sheriff - Criminal Investigator

Saline County Sheriff's Office; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Saline County Sheriff's Office in Benton, AR seeks a Criminal Investigator to lead investigations of burglary, arson, narcotics, homicides, and more. You will collect evidence, document cases, and work with other agencies.

The role requires a CLEST certification before employment and at least three years of law enforcement experience. This is a safety-sensitive position with drug and alcohol screening.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• 3 years law enforcement experience plus 7–11 months related management experience.
• Must have Arkansas driver's license; no felony convictions; 24 hours annual training; firearms qualification; pass mandated yearly classes.

Responsibilities

• Respond to crime scenes and secure evidence.
• Prepare timely investigative reports for Prosecuting Attorney.
• Plan and execute warrants and arrests when needed.
• Interrogate suspects and book into jail; pursue cases with agencies.
• Coordinate with federal/state/local agencies on narcotics and other crimes.

Skills

Investigative interviewing

Evidence handling

Report writing

Public safety communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

ACIC access

Job description

Pay: Starting rate of $51,250 annually (80 hrs per 14-day period) plus holidays off dependent upon workload and callouts for a CLEST certified prior to employment with at least 3 years of experience.

Exempt: No Department: Sheriff - Criminal Investigative Division. Reports To: CID Sergeant. Location: 735 S. Neeley St., Benton, AR 72015. Safety Sensitive: This position is designated as safety/security sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion and random drug and alcohol screening.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The Criminal Investigator is responsible for the investigation of all criminal actions, such as burglary, arson, narcotics, homicides, rapes, kidnappings, and any other actions that must be investigated in the county. The incumbent is responsible for the investigation, arrest of criminals, and the accurate preparation of criminal case files. The Investigator must maintain control over all crime scenes to ensure validity of evidence until the area is secured. Work involves an element of personal danger and the incumbent must be able to act without any supervision or direction, relying only on training and experience, plus exercise independent judgment in meeting all emergencies. This individual must ensure that all duties are performed according to county policy and procedures and in accordance with federal and state laws. The Investigator has extensive contact with the public and has the responsibility to perform all duties within the law maintaining personal safety and the protection of the general public and all others. The Investigator must gather evidence at all scenes of criminal activity. These scenes can be quite horrific. The Investigator is involved with search warrants for wanted persons in houses, buildings, and vehicles and warrants for body fluid and/or hair. This officer is also exposed to contagious and infectious diseases, such as HIV virus, hepatitis A, B, and C. and tuberculosis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to a crime scene and maintain control of the crime scene, photograph crime scene and collect evidence that has to be submitted to the Evidence Technician.
• Complete all investigative reports accurately and in a timely fashion for the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
• Plan and execute search and arrest warrants for both felony and misdemeanor cases. Serve civil process papers, which include summons, subpoenas, writs of execution, judgements, orders of protection, and all other orders from the courts maintaining proper service and returning same to proper courts.
• Work felony, misdemeanor, death and suicide cases.
• Respond to all calls, make arrests of offenders and transport prisoners and patients, when necessary.
• Investigate criminal actions by interrogating suspects and book into jail after determining charges.
• Assist local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in drug related investigations and arrests and other crimes, as requested.
• Take calls from shift supervisor and determine what crime has been committed.
• Check online database from pawn shops for stolen property and make sure stolen property gets back to right full owners.
• Maintain good communication with pawn shops and scrap metal yards.
• Run ACIC as needed.
• Contact victims, complete reports and explain effective crime prevention methods.
• This individual has access to funds for the purchase of narcotics, paying informants, buying back stolen property as well as being responsible for funds, equipment, and evidence.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or have passed the General Education Development (GED) testing indication high school graduation level. Home school diplomas will not substitute for the above unless approved by the Commission. Documentary evidence shall consist of official transcript, diplomas or GED test report form. In unusual circumstances the Commission may be required to accept other documentation and in such cases the decision of the Commission will be final. Home schooling diplomas will not be accepted unless approved by the Commission. Previous law enforcement experience 3 years and 7 to 11 months related management experience. Management experience in this position applies to prioritizing productivity, assigned cases or time management.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Possess or be able to immediately obtain a valid Arkansas Driver's License; Provide proof of U.S. Citizenship upon request No felony convictions; Complete a minimum of 24 hours of training per year; Qualify with a score of 80% with all firearms he/she will be using or carry; Complete mandated yearly classes as specified by the Commission on Law Enforcement and Training.

Physical Readiness Testing

The Sheriff will authorize appropriate personnel to conduct physical readiness testing (PRT) of all deputies two (2) times in a calendar year. All Sworn deputies, to include detention deputies must perform the following:

• Plank (no time requirements)
• Pushups (no number of time requirements)
• One (1) mile walk (no time requirements)

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Intermediate: Word Processing/Typing Basic: Presentation/PowerPoint

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS

Regular use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Outside or inside working environment, wherein there are potentially hazardous working conditions and life-threatening situations exist (fire, chemicals, electrical sources, heights, dangerous people, etc.) all the time per job duties and responsibilities.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an