Detective Job at GovernmentJobs.com, Asheville, NC

  • GovernmentJobs.com
  • Asheville, NC

Job Description

Detective

Buncombe County is a caring community in harmony with its environment where citizens succeed, thrive, and realize their potential. Our mission is to promote a healthy, safe, well-educated, and thriving community with a sustainable quality of life; to provide effective and efficient government our citizens can trust; and to deliver needed service through a responsive workforce committed to excellence, integrity, and teamwork.

The primary purpose of this position to perform specialized law enforcement work in the investigation of criminal offenses for the department.

High School graduate, one (1) year Investigative experience, and two (2) years of experience in uniform field services such as Patrol, Civil Process, SRO (this does not include Detention experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be 21 years of age.

Investigation and Supervisory/Leadership Training preferred.

North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training Certified; Valid North Carolina driver's license

Conduct investigations at the scene of the crime to determine exact nature of law violations, searches for clues, and makes preliminary interrogations of suspects; gathers and labels evidence found, lifts fingerprints, and photographs pertinent evidence.

Interview complainants, suspects, witnesses, and other persons who may have information related to crimes or suspected criminal activity.

Maintain communications with informers and surveillance over known agitators and other suspected law violators.

Prepare detailed investigation and arrest reports; assembles and organizes statements and evidence for presentation in court; attends court and presents evidence and testimony.

Cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in conducting investigations and making arrests and reviews current bulletins published by the Federal and State Bureaus of Investigation.

Educate members of law enforcement, related criminal justice agencies, and the public regarding operations and law violations in the County.

Perform undercover work, as necessary.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of modern criminal investigative practices and procedures.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws relative to criminal investigations.

Knowledge of the locations of streets, roads, highways, and the geography and socioeconomic characteristics of the County.

Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, techniques, and equipment associated with the Investigations Division.

Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment.

Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergency and routine situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.

Ability to make observations and remember names, faces, and various details.

Ability to analyze facts and apply interpretation of laws to specific situations.

Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.

Ability to use computer and relevant software.

Ability to present court testimony and evidence effectively.

Ability to manage time and be detail oriented.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignment

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area

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