Police Investigator

Woodland, CA
Woodland Police Department

Salary: $41.86-$56.09 Hourly

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, the part-time Police Investigator performs a variety of complex, highly skilled investigative work, which may include assignments to the most difficult and sensitive investigations and may include assignment as an investigative specialist; performs other related duties as required. The part-time investigator will prepare cases for trial and testify in court.

Essential Functions:

  • Interviews complainants, suspects, relatives and others involved in assigned investigative cases; Obtains statements, documents and related factual evidence.
  • Examines court, police, public and governmental records needed for investigations.
  • Reviews information obtained to determine whether offenses have been committed or if further investigation is necessary to recommend or advise against issuance of complaints.
  • Keeps records and prepares reports relating to investigative work.
  • Makes field investigations and inspects crime scenes, gathers, analyzes and preserves evidence concerning crimes.
  • Collects, analyzes, and provides evidence concerning crimes.
  • Provides witness assistance.
  • Testifies in court.
  • Prepares and serves search warrants.
  • Uses firearms safely and accurately.
  • Makes arrests.
  • Assists other law enforcement agencies in special assignments.
  • Serves subpoenas.
  • Conducts surveillance and undercover investigations.
  • Initiates investigations based on observations and information received from other sources.
  • Obtains information from computer systems.
  • Reviews information obtained to determine whether to recommend civil action or filing of criminal complaints.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Minimum education of United States high school graduation or passage of GED or another approved equivalency test.
  • Five (5) years of experience in law enforcement work, including at least two (2) years in investigative specific law enforcement work.
  • Must be 21 years of age upon hire.
  • A candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law at the time of appointment. (Applicants may be in the process of obtaining legal authorization upon application but will need to show proof of legal authorization to work in the U.S. under federal law before being hired.)
  • Possession of a California POST Basic Academy Certificate or higher
  • Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

https://www.calopps.org/woodland/job-20666570