Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
Perform a variety of routine non-certified law enforcement functions in support of the Grand Junction Police Department Investigation Unit, Advanced Real Time Information Center (ARTIC ) Unit, and/or Professional Standards Unit (PSU); investigate assigned cases; assist with search warrant and crime scene processing; proactively monitor the Community Watch Programs NOLA camera systems and dispatch for public safety situations; conduct and compile personal and professional background investigations and Computer Voice Stress Analyzer exams; and perform other investigative duties as assigned.
JOB CLASSIFICAITON
Non-Exempt, Safety Sensitive.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from assigned Police Sergeant.
PRIMARY DUTIES--The following are examples of primary duties assigned to positions in this classification. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Provide administrative support; respond to general inquiries from the public; assist other agencies in responding to citizen complaints and reports.
2. Compile information and prepare a variety of written reports, memos, and correspondence related to law enforcement activities.
3. Enter, modify, update, and retrieve data on a variety of databases regarding stolen and recovered property, driver's licenses, vehicle registration information, and warrants; receive, interpret, and forward information to the appropriate court and or certified law enforcement personnel.
4. Attend training consistent with assigned duties, including obtaining and maintaining certifications necessary for assigned roles and responsibilities.
5. Develop and maintain relationships with a variety of community organizations and law enforcement agencies.
6. Perform other duties of a similar nature as assigned.
When assigned to the Investigations:
7. Provide administrative support for the Investigations Section; respond to general inquiries from the public; assist other agencies in responding to citizen complaints and reports.
8. Investigate a variety of crimes; including but not limited to fraud, forgery, missing persons and runaways, computer, and criminal complaints; issue summons and court orders.
9. Communicate with reporting parties, victims, and offenders; as necessary, address violations, and conduct follow-up visits to ensure compliance with prior violations.
10. Prepare search warrants and assist investigators in crime scene searches, retrieve and preserve evidence for use in court proceedings; provide testimony in court as necessary in support of actions taken and chain of custody of evidence.
11. Meet with Registered Sex Offenders to process documents and update records; photograph and fingerprint all Sex Offenders for local, state, and federal records; Maintain, verify, and investigate compliance requirements for the Registered Sex Offenders residing in the City of Grand Junction; interact with other national and regional law enforcement organizations on Registered Sex Offender related issues.
12. Enter, modify, update, and retrieve data on a variety of databases regarding stolen and recovered property, driver's licenses, vehicle registration information, and warrants; receive, interpret, and forward information to the appropriate court and or certified law enforcement personnel.
13. Compile information and prepare a variety of written reports, memos, and correspondence related to law enforcement activities.
14. Take fingerprints and photographs, and train police personnel on the Live Scan fingerprint machine.
15. Attend training consistent with assigned duties, including obtaining and maintaining certifications necessary for the assigned role and responsibilities.
When assigned to the Advanced Real Time Information Center:
16. Conduct proactive monitoring of the Community Watch Programs NOLA camera systems and work with the Regional Communications Center to dispatch for public safety situations and law enforcement operations
17. Provide real-time situational awareness, information, and assistance, to first responders with police radios; monitor and review live camera feeds, recorded data storage, body-worn cameras, and other types of digital evidence; research, analysis, and monitor social media platforms, open records sources, and law enforcement databases (NCIC/CCIC, CBI, DMV, DOR, and in-house records).
18. Respond to requests from law enforcement for investigative follow-up on cases including researching recorded data storage, social media platforms, open records sources, and law enforcement databases; inform requesting law enforcement of results.
19. Download, prepare, and book evidence; prepare reports for case submission including actions taken, information research, case follow-up, and evidence recovery and processing; testify in court as needed
20. Assist with the daily operations of the Community Watch Program and ARTIC including coordinating camera and Community Watch Program signs installation, programming and preparing cameras for installation, and communicating and sharing information with other ARTIC members and law enforcement agencies.
When assigned to the Professional Standards Unit:
21. Conduct pre-employment background investigations to include the use of necessary databases such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and State and Municipal law enforcement records.
22. Conduct candidate interviews and interviews of their employers, co-workers, neighbors, law enforcement officials, military personnel, personal references, and members of the candidate's family.
23. Obtain and review arrest reports, witness statements, and other relevant documents to determine candidate compliance with employment policies; write reports and complete interview statements for those interviewed; prepare summaries of information based upon objective analysis and evaluation of candidate’s background, and interviewee statements, as measured against requirement standards as set forth by the Civil Service Commission.
24. Provide administrative support; respond to general inquiries from the public; assist other agencies in responding to citizen complaints and reports.
25. Compile information and prepare a variety of written reports, memos, and correspondence related to law enforcement activities.
26. Take fingerprints and photographs, and train police personnel on the Live Scan fingerprint machine.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Basic law enforcement organization, activities, terminology, practices and regulations.
Methods and techniques of technical report preparation.
City services and municipal organizational structures as they relate to law enforcement.
Investigation techniques and practices.
Customer service procedures and principles.
Principles and practices of record keeping.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Modern office technology and equipment, including computers and related software applications.
Applicable Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.
Evidence procedures and handling of evidence.
Ability to:
Perform a variety of duties in support of non-certified Police Department operations and activities.
Maintain various files and records and prepare clear and concise reports.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public and City employees.
Establish and maintain accurate records, logs and files.
Interpret, apply, explain and enforce pertinent codes, ordinances, laws and regulations with impartiality and efficiency.
Inspect and identify violations of applicable ordinances.
Prepare technical reports, statements and correspondence for court evidence and public presentations.
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
Operate and use modern office equipment including computer and various software applications.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Speak, read, comprehend, and write the English language fluently.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience.
Training:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
License or Certificate
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
The job is performed in the following working environment:
Office environment; exposure to computer screens.
Field Environment
The following condition(s) may be present on a continuing basis:
Local Travel
Environmental (disruptive people, imminent danger, threatening environment)
Physical Conditions:
The job is characterized by:
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
The following activities are very or extremely important in accomplishing the job’s purpose and are performed on a daily basis:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to balance, sit, stand, reach, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, lift, twist, demonstrate manual dexterity, grasp, talk, hear, and see. The employee is required to work regular shifts, stay alert during prolonged periods of stationary or repetitive activity and to remain calm during stressful situations.