Experience Inc. Jobs

TheTown 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/TYPICAL TASKS:

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws, local ordinances and policies of the police department, especially relating to search and seizure, traffic control, pursuit, and arrest; Thorough knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods and equipment; Thorough knowledge of relating to community policing concepts;

Some knowledge of scientific crime detection and criminal identification methods and procedures; Be self-motivated and task driven; Skill in the use of firearms and other police equipment and in the application of self-defense tactics; Skill in the operation of an automobile; Skill in problem solving and in relating to people of various ages, races and other demographic characteristics; Thorough knowledge and ability relating to supervisory functions, techniques, and skills; Ability to provide training and supervises the work of other officers as needed; Ability to build and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships and public relations with coworkers, supervisors, community leaders, and the general public; Ability to deal courteously, but firmly, with the public. Ability to act with sound judgment in routine and emergency situations; Ability to work calmly under conditions of high stress and physical and emotional fatigue; Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms; Ability to present effective court testimony; Ability to prepare clear and concise activity reports and to use the computer; Thorough knowledge of physical, economic, and social characteristics of the Town of Boone; Thorough knowledge of the methods of operating two-way communications systems; general knowledge of radio code systems; Thorough knowledge of the geography of the town and location of important buildings and landmarks; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Education and Experience

:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; must possess the applicable certification for Basic Law Enforcem nt Training, through the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

Special Requirements

:

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.

Salary:

$56,730, plus excellent benefits. Employee will serve a six-month probation. Town of Boone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Special Note:

All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a controlled substance screening, medical examination and extensive background check.

A

pplications may be completed online atwww.townofboone.net

or downloaded and returned to 567 West King Street, Boone, NC 28607, Attn: HR.

Deadline:

January 3, 2025