Detective General Investigations (DCJS LE Certified)

Fredericksburg, VA
Fredericksburg Police Department

Salary: $65,000-$70,000

Position Summary:

The Fredericksburg Police Department is accepting applications for the position of General Investigations Detective. Detectives are responsible for the prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of criminal violations related to crimes against persons and property in the City of Fredericksburg.

Essential Functions:

  • Detectives may be assigned to investigate any type of crime but not limited to: Sex Offenses, Domestic Violence, Fraud, Property Crimes and Major Felonies
  • Utilizing advanced Forensic skills
  • Producing well documented reports, supplements and investigations
  • Testifying in Court and Grand Jury proceedings
  • Working closely with Commonwealth Attorneys and other service providers
  • Working with other jurisdictions and Detectives
  • Working in an undercover capacity

Requirements:

  • Current Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Certification;
  • Minimum of 6 months of documented experience as a detective, investigator, agent or other field of specialized criminal investigatory activities
  • Possess a valid driver’s license;
  • No more than 2 moving violations within previous 24 months;
  • No records of convictions within previous 60 months for DUI, eluding, leaving the scene of an accident, or vehicular manslaughter. No record of 2nd or subsequent DUI;
  • No current or previous revocations of suspension of license within previous 60 months due to a moving violation;
  • Not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to a felony;
  • Not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to a Class 1 or 2 misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;
  • Not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to any misdemeanor sex offense in the Commonwealth of Virginia, another state or the United States;
  • Not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to domestic assault;
  • Not have produced a positive result on a pre-employment drug screening.