Police General Investigator

Boone, NC
Boone Police Department

Salary: $56,730

Position Summary:

The Town of Boone Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police General Investigator. Performs difficult protective service work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments in the Town of Boone and performs specialized and training assignments to provide support to a variety of departmental operations; serves as investigator for incidents assigned to the General Investigations Division. Work is performed under general supervision.

Essential Functions:

  • Conducts initial and follow-up investigations of criminal, economic, special victim, and other criminal activities.
  • Conducts interviews with suspects, witnesses, and victims in connection with all investigated incidents.
  • Identifies, collects, and preserves physical evidence.
  • Assigned and responsible for being On-Call as scheduled by the investigations sergeant.
  • Prepares written reports of investigative activities.
  • Prepares case files and notes for the district attorney and court presentation.
  • Appears in court and provides testimony in relevant cases assuring the facts are presented professionally, accurately, and thoroughly
  • Develops contacts and information sources concerning criminal activity.
  • Investigates criminal activity that requires working with agencies across jurisdictions to identify suspects.
  • Directs police officers and trainees at crime scenes and major incidents.
  • Brings charges and makes arrests when probable cause has been established.
  • Performs all other tasks of a police officer.
  • Maintains vehicle, weapons and other equipment in standards working order.
  • Prepares and presents presentations to civic organizations for the police department.
  • Performs related duties as assigned or required in furtherance of the Boone Police Department’s stated mission.

Requirements:

  • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school;
  • Must possess the applicable certification for Basic Law Enforcement Training, through the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
  • Must have at least three years of full-time police service; must have no more than one written reprimand within
    the last twelve months: Had no disciplinary suspensions within the last twelve months.
  • Must meet and maintain all department and state training, experience and certification requirements for position; must possess a valid driver’s license.