General Duties And Responsibilities
- To support the vision, mission and guiding principles of the City.
- While performing any procedure, all associates and contract personnel must observe applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental rules and guidelines. The use of appropriate personal protective equipment is required.
- Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position.
- Adhere to appropriate City operating procedures, benefit rules, employment, and safety policies/practices.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Provides testimony as a witness in court;
- Analyzes completed police reports to determine what additional information and investigative work is needed; prepare charges or responses to charges, or information for court cases, according to formalized procedures;
- Obtains facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and records interviews, using recording device;
- Obtains summary of incident from officer in charge at crime scene, taking care to avoid disturbing evidence;
- Prepares and serves search and arrest warrants;
- Records progress of investigation, maintains informational files on suspects and submits reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Scope
The detective is exposed to various incident settings and must rely on previous training and experience in the application of procedures and supervision of personnel. Successful performance results in effective law enforcement practices contributing to the safety/well being of the community and the investigation of criminal activity. Errors in the work can endanger the lives of city residents and personnel, jeopardize property, and hinder the successful prosecution of offenders.
- Job has recurring work situations involving moderate degrees of discretion. The need for accuracy and effective utilization of accepted programs and procedures is high. Errors in judgment and execution will waste time and resources adversely impacting unit performance. Incumbent operates independently but work is verified by supervision.
Supervisory Controls: The Detective Sergeant defines objectives, deadlines and priorities for performing work assignments. Work is periodically reviewed for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Guidelines: Guidelines include federal and state laws, criminal and traffic laws, city ordinances, departmental policies and procedures and court decisions. Guidelines may require interpretation and judgment.
Communications/Customer Contact
Contacts are typically with co-workers, law enforcement and public safety personnel, other agency personnel, attorneys, and the general public. Contacts are for exchanging information, providing services, resolving problems, influencing and interviewing people in a variety of environments.
Competencies/Specific Experience Or Training Preferred
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree with course work in political science, criminology, criminal justice, or related field is preferred; equivalent combination of education, experience, and training is acceptable; must meet or exceed the qualifications of Master Patrol Officer and possess required qualifications as outlined; minimum of three (3) years experience as a Certified Police Officer under the regulations of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of law enforcement concepts and terminology, including criminal investigation, law enforcement and crime prevention; first-aid principles and techniques; report preparation and record keeping; and human behavior theories related to criminology, crisis intervention and crowd control;
- Knowledge of laws and court decisions pertaining to law enforcement, including search and seizure, suspects and prisoner’s rights, and custody and protection of evidence; operational principles and practices of criminal investigation, law enforcement and crime prevention; court and trial procedures;
- Knowledge of the use and effects of law enforcement weapons; methods of self-defense and physical restraint;
- Knowledge of Union City Police Department, policies and procedures; geographic layout of City; vocabulary of technical/specialized fields of law enforcement such as identification, detention and pathology;
- Skill in learning, interpreting, applying and explaining complex laws and regulations; reading and interpreting documents such as maps, diagrams and textbooks;
- Skill in performing accurate mathematical calculations; comprehending and retaining factual information and applying what is learned;
- Skill in observing and remembering details of events, names, faces, numbers and physical descriptions; preparing and maintaining clear, accurate and concise reports and files;
- Skill in communicating effectively in both verbal and written form; exercising tact, self-restraint, judgment and strategy in dealing with people of all races, ethnicities and socio-economic groups and who may have emotional or physical difficulties;
- Skill in exercising sound independent judgment in emergency or stressful situations; correctly interpreting a given situation and taking appropriate action under a variety of conditions;
- Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies;
- Ability to operate the computer and various programs;
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
- Ability to gather, assemble, analyze and evaluate facts and evidence and to draw sound conclusions; working ability to obtain valid information by interview and interrogation;
- Ability to work rotating shifts, varying hours and be on call.
Equipment And Applications
- Computers and peripheral equipment
- Designated software applications
- Telephones, copiers and other office equipment
- Firearms and other related use of force equipment
Job Conditions
Physical Demands: Visual acuity in both eyes, normal color vision, good accommodation and no field deficits; hear in-person, radio and telephone conversations; recognize differences or changes in sound patterns, loudness or pitch; speak audibly and clearly; identify and distinguish smells of different materials; sit or stand for prolonged periods; walk, run, kneel, stoop, crawl and crouch; make precise and coordinated finger, hand and limb movements; maintain uniform, controlled hand-arm posture or movement; push, pull or drag an adult (averaging 160 pounds); lift and carry boxes of evidence (average 50 pounds); use force to restrain/subdue others; work efficiently for long periods of time.
Work Environment: Work is performed in a variety of field and office settings and may require exposure to dangerous and life-threatening situations. Must be willing to carry a firearm on and off the job; mentally and physically capable of using deadly force, if justified; willing to work any hour of the day or night (shift work), overtime, weekends, on call and holidays; work at any location in the City and travel on specific assignments.
Supervisory and Management Responsibility: Limited supervision over police officers and other assigned staff
