OPS Investigator

Cleveland Division of Police; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A law enforcement agency in South Africa seeks an OPS Investigator to conduct thorough investigations into citizen complaints regarding officer misconduct. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field, and have five years of investigative experience. Responsibilities include gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and managing case files. A Master’s Degree is preferred. Strong computer skills and attention to detail are essential traits for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Five years (minimum) of full-time investigative experience required.
• Experience in evidence gathering, witness interviewing, and case file maintenance.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into citizen complaints and incidents.
• Gather and preserve relevant evidence for analysis.
• Present findings and recommendations to management and review boards.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Computer proficient

Familiar with audio/visual recording

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Internet proficiency

Job description

Overview

OPS Investigator — Reports to the Manager of the Office of Professional Standards (OPS). Conducts investigations into citizen complaints that allege misconduct by Officers and employees of the Cleveland Division of Police (CDP). Conducts investigations into CDP Use of Deadly Force incidents and in-custody injuries and deaths. Identifies and categorizes allegations contained in citizen complaints filed with OPS. Gathers and securely preserves all relevant evidence including physical, direct, and circumstantial to provide pertinent information for analysis and investigation of citizen complaints. Conducts citizen interviews regarding allegations contained in complaints filed with OPS. Performs effective case management including maintenance of both electronic and hard copies of investigative case files. Presents investigative findings, conclusions, and recommendations regarding citizen complaints to the OPS Manager and to the Civilian Police Review Board (CPRB). With the assistance of the OPS Manager and Department of Law personnel, presents investigative findings, conclusions, and recommendations regarding CPRB-sustained investigations of citizen complaints to CDP Chief or his/her designee during Pre-Disciplinary Hearings. Reports to scene of CDP Officer-Involved Shootings during Use of Deadly Force Investigative Team call-ups to observe investigational process. Performs reviews of investigations conducted by CDP Sex Crimes and Missing Persons Units. Serves on CDP Force Investigative Team for non-criminal investigations. Assists OPSS Manager with identifying recommended revisions of CDP policy, strategy, tactics, and training based on OPS investigations. Responds to applicable Public Records Requests. Assists OPS staff with gathering investigative data and conducting research analysis for the production of the OPS Annual Report. Conducts community outreach/engagement and participates in continuing education, career development, and training as work schedule permits. Prioritizes assignments and tasks to meet required deadlines. Performs other job-related duties as required by the OPS Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Public Safety Management, Social Science, or closely related field of study from an accredited four-year college or university required, a Master’s Degree is strongly preferred. Five years of full-time paid investigative experience, three of which must be in conducting investigations consisting of evidence gathering, witness interviewing, and case file maintenance, required. NOTE: OPS Investigators will not be current members of CDP and no CDP personnel will have any active role in OPS’s operations. (Substitution: Two years of any equivalent combination of education, training and experience may substitute for each year of college education lacking.) Must be able to become certified as a LEADS Practitioner. Must be: Familiar with the use of audio/visual recording and playback equipment; Detail-oriented and have the ability to multi-task; Computer proficient and skilled in the use of the Internet and Microsoft Office Suite. Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required. The following are preferred: Experience in conducting administrative investigations of police conduct; Experience in the proper application of the preponderance of the evidence standard; and Experience in weighing the credibility of witness testimony.