Detective
Salary: $24.18 – $28.84 Hourly.
Position Summary:
The primary purpose of this position to perform specialized law enforcement work in the investigation of criminal offenses for the department.
Essential Functions:
- Conduct investigations at the scene of the crime to determine exact nature of law violations, searches for clues, and makes preliminary interrogations of suspects; gathers and labels evidence found, lifts fingerprints, and photographs pertinent evidence.
- Interview complainants, suspects, witnesses, and other persons who may have information related to crimes or suspected criminal activity.
- Maintain communications with informers and surveillance over known agitators and other suspected law violators.
- Prepare detailed investigation and arrest reports; assembles and organizes statements and evidence for presentation in court; attends court and presents evidence and testimony.
- Cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in conducting investigations and making arrests and reviews current bulletins published by the Federal and State Bureaus of Investigation.
- Educate members of law enforcement, related criminal justice agencies, and the public regarding operations and law violations in the County.
- Perform undercover work, as necessary.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High School graduate, one (1) year Investigative experience, and two (2) years of experience in uniform field services such as Patrol, Civil Process, SRO (this does not include Detention experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training Certified; Valid North Carolina driver’s license
Preferred Requirements:
- Investigation and Supervisory/Leadership Training preferred.