Job Title: BCSO Detective - RTIC
Department: Sheriffs Office
Hiring Range: $29.77 -
ADDENDUM RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE POSITION OF RTIC DETECTIVE
The Real Time Intelligence Center model pairs law enforcement and community technology to respond to incidents and other crime related calls for service by monitoring video cameras and dispatching assistance as required. BCSO developed this center to serve the agency needs and the community needs.
Essential Functions
- Monitor and operate an integrated computer system that combines live camera feeds, computer aided dispatch and the LEO radio system.
- Identify activity or behavior which necessitates an LEO response, such as criminal activity in progress, crowd monitoring, and traffic accidents/congestion.
- Observe in progress calls for service to provide additional information, direct additional resources as needed, to track evolving situations, identification of possible suspects, and suspect vehicles. locating fleeing suspects, and relay information to on-the-scene personnel.
- Perform technology-based investigative work in real-time to support communications, dispatch of calls for service and the response to those calls by public safety units.
- Monitors camera systems and license plate readers relating to in progress situations and communicate with LEO resources utilizing police radios, phones, and the computer aided dispatch system.
- Review archived camera feeds, license plate data and other digital evidence to assist officers/investigators in solving crimes.
- Collect relevant information and make timely decisions central to LEO responses while working in a multifaceted technology driven environment.
- Provide court testimony when necessary.
- Answers phone calls to assist with any information or technical issues and questions.
- Maintains daily, weekly, or monthly operational reports.
- Gathers, analyzes, and interprets data for preparing reports.
- Training for new technology and opportunities for the center.
- Performs other duties as assigned based on current workload and department needs.
Education/Experience
Knowledge to understand basic operations, technical, and office processes required.
Two years college with an associate’s degree in criminal justice or equivalent.
Two years’ experience in the Public Safety, LEO, and/or Fire-Rescue; or an equivalent combination of education and experience with a law enforcement agency.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to prepare and communicate comprehensive reports.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to evaluate crime trends, keep up with current information, perform security assessment, and identify community concerns.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and linking software.
- Knowledge of criminal theory and practice, for an LEO organization structure, and reporting system protocols.
- Knowledge of policies, procedures, and organization functions of Buncombe County and the Sheriff’s Office.
- Knowledge of geographic and socioeconomic layout of Buncombe County.
- Knowledge of standard practices, materials, techniques, and equipment associated with criminal activity.
In order to uphold internal pay parity and equity, salaries are non-negotiable for new and current Buncombe County employees. All new employees are paid according to their years of relevant education and experience above minimum requirements for the position and employees have the opportunity to obtain pay increases via cost of living increases and promotions.
Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.
It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. In addition, Buncombe County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.
Applicants for employment are invited to participate in the affirmative action program by reporting their status as a protected veteran or other minority. In extending this invitation, we advise you that: (a) workers (applicants) are under no obligation to respond but may do so in the future if they choose; (b) responses will remain confidential within the human resource department; and (c) responses will be used only for the necessary information to include in our affirmative action program. We are a company that values diversity. We actively encourage women, minorities, veterans and disabled employees to apply. Refusal to provide this information will have no bearing on your application and will not subject you to any adverse treatment.
