Police Detective

Position Summary:

Under direction of the Investigations Division Sergeant, the Detective is expected to perform comprehensive criminal investigation work; law enforcement and crime prevention work; to enforce State and local laws and ordinances.

The Detective assists the Investigations Sergeant in performing field supervision of crime scenes, in addition to performing investigative work and general administrative activities in carrying out the direction of the Chief of Police.

Essential Functions:

• Respond to in-progress calls requiring immediate law enforcement assistance.
• Conducts criminal and special investigations, including domestic violence, burglaries, thefts, robberies, assaults, homicides and the enforcement of City, County, and State laws.
• Prepares case documentation for filing with the District Attorney and presents case evidence in Court as required.
• Receives calls from and assists other law enforcement agencies in emergencies or with requests for assistance with investigations.
• Coordinates with supervisor on progress and problems concerning assigned cases.
• Supervises crime scene investigations.
• Maintains records on investigative assignments.
• May perform duties in other areas of the Police Department, when called upon to do so.
• Assists other Detectives with follow-up investigations, and is actively involved in the routine gathering of evidence, questioning of witnesses, apprehension of suspects.
• Assists Detectives in preparing case reports for trial and preparing for appearances in court to present evidence testimony.
• Maintains, facilitates and actively participates in the achievement of the City of Kings Mountain Police Department Mission, Goals and Values.
• Provides information and guidance to the public/victims regarding case status and processes.
• May review reports submitted by officers and/or other Detectives to insure completeness.
• Conducts in-service training and provides input in the performance appraisal process for rotational detectives.
• Participates in an on-call rotation schedule with other detectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Three years of law enforcement work.
• Equivalent to graduation from High School.
• Completion of BLET training and certification.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid North Carolina driver’s license at the time of appointment, to be maintained as a condition of continued employment.