City of Zebulon (Zebulon Police Department)
Police / Criminal Investigator
Purpose & Job Related Requirements
REPORTS TO: Sergeant / Chief of Police or City Administrator
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System; requires satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period.
PAY GRADE: Public Safety
SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes; subject to random drug and alcohol testing per the City of Zebulon Personnel Policy.
Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to protect and serve, protect life and property, enforce federal, state, and local laws, and conduct criminal investigations. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: building the highest levels of trust and confidence within the community through fair and impartial constitutional policing; patrolling assigned locations; responding to emergency calls; conducting investigations and examining crime scenes; recognizing and protecting constitutionally guaranteed rights of citizens; apprehending offenders; administering first aid and CPR; investigating vehicle accidents, providing traffic direction; participating in court activities; preparing/maintaining documentation; providing information/assistance to the general public; and utilizing community-oriented policing, problem-oriented policing, and constitutional policing philosophies in service delivery to the community. Other duties as assigned or required. Conduct Criminal Investigations in the City of Zebulon. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to performing criminal investigations within the City of Zebulon, processing crime scenes, interviewing witnesses, obtaining and serving warrants, preparing case files to be used in prosecution of cases, and participating in related criminal legal proceedings; and performing additional tasks as assigned
Job Related Requirements
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by City of Zebulon safe driving policy.
Emergency Position
This position is designated as an emergency position that requires attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather, civil disturbance, major crime scenes, utility failure, fire or other forced evacuations or other incidents as determined by the Chief of Police, and/or City Administrator or Mayor.
Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent required.
Must have (2) years of credited service as a Police Officer and (2) years working as a Criminal Investigator.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Requires ability to meet current requirements set forth in the Georgia Peace Officer’s Standards and Training Act.
Requires ability to obtain and maintain current certification requirements set forth in the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act/Peace Officer’s Standards and Training Act.
Essential Duties, Knowledge Skills & Abilities
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
May receive assignment to carry out tasks. of the police department.
Works to support the mission of the Zebulon Police Department to support and defend the U.S. Constitution, protect and safeguard all life, and ensure the equal protection of rights for all; works closely and tirelessly with the community to reduce both crime and the fear of crime using community-oriented policing, problem-oriented policing, and constitutional policing philosophies.
Enforces all applicable codes, ordinances, laws and regulations (both traffic and criminal) in order to protect life and property, prevent crime and reduce the fear of crime. Enforces traffic laws, writes incidents and accidents reports, patrols and responds to calls for service.
Consistently produces and ensures completed work in all endeavors within scope of authority.
Plans and organizes activities and special events coverage in accordance with guidelines provided by the Chief of Police, Lieutenant or Sergeant.
Responsible for developing and sustaining positive community interactions, communications and enhancing community support for public safety as well as cooperation with the Zebulon Police Department. This responsibility includes, but is not limited to, monitoring activities in a defined geographical area in order to identify patterns or trends in criminal behavior or quality of life issues; as well as timely developing accurate and timely intelligence, implementing effective tactics, rapid deployment, and relentless follow-up and assessment.
Plans and recommends basic strategies to include responses to deter and/or prevent observed trends in crime and quality of life issues within an area of responsibility.
Receives and/or prepares and transmits applicable correspondence including, but not limited to, letters, incident reports, bulletins, electronic mail, using various technologies including mobile computers and field reporting software; performs other duties as technologies evolve.
Patrols assigned areas to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations; interacts with citizens, residents, and business members within assigned sector, zone, or beat on a regular basis to develop relationships.
Responds to calls for service for a variety of crimes, assistance requests, and general responses as relayed by communications officers, which includes but is not limited to domestic disputes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service duties, stranded motorists and others.
Responds to crime scenes; conducts initial investigations; identifies and interviews persons involved and witnesses, and gathers evidence to identify and apprehend offenders and solve criminal cases; conducts follow-up investigations as needed.
Conducts criminal investigations based on criminal intelligence, including crime scene investigations, interrogations and retrieving all evidence.
Reviews investigative information; writes/files case reports and supplements, accident reports, and incident reports describing actions taken and results obtained; maintains current manuals, policies/procedures, bulletins, map books, etc., for reference and/or review.
Maintains chain of custody of evidence.
Provides expertise in gang related criminal activity.
Utilizes police informants as regulated by departmental policy.
Obtains/serves search and criminal warrants and civil papers; apprehends and arrests suspects.
Performs surveillance and undercover operations as assigned.
Prepares and testifies in court presentations with prosecuting attorneys; presents evidence and information; testifies in judicial proceedings.
Maintains accurate case files.
Obtains and serves arrest warrants.
Confers with prosecutors and testifies in court.
Participates in legal proceedings requiring preparation for prosecution, testifying in court, and execution and service of legal papers.
Responds to on call matters.
Responds to citizens inquiries and complaints.
Communicates effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
Responds to questions, complaints and requests for information/assistance by telephone or in person from the general public, court personnel, employees, officials, or other persons.
Provides information, advice and guidance to the general public; returns calls as necessary and educates the public about drug abuse, violence, and crime prevention.
Assists other law enforcement agencies with investigations upon request; provides information on criminal activity to federal, state and local law enforcement agents; works with regional intelligence agencies.
Administers first aid and CPR to victims as necessary; provides assistance to motorists and provides traffic direction as needed for events such as parades, funerals, sporting events, and school crossings.
Inspects and maintains patrol vehicle and all other City of Zebulon equipment assigned or used.
Confers with citizens, police officers and others as necessary to obtain information or resolve problems; contacts other personnel by radio, telephone, pager, voice mail, or other technology for emergency response and critical incident communications.
Responds to questions, complaints and requests for information/assistance by the general public; attends community neighborhood watch program meetings; attends events related to community policing; may lecture to local civic groups, citizen groups, or other events and functions.
Attends shift meetings, training sessions and seminars as required to remain knowledgeable of the City of Zebulon/Zebulon Police Departmental policies and procedures and to promote improved job performance, and to stay current with changing policies and procedures, codes, police practice, operations, and tactics, and criminal/civil case law.
Maintains required training and certifications as required by the Zebulon Police Department, and Georgia Peace Officer and Standards Training Council; other training and certifications as developed and identified.
Adheres to an Oath of Office; adheres to the departmental Code of Ethics.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of the City of Zebulon and the operations and functions of the Police Department.
Knowledge of federal and state laws, local ordinances, and departmental rules/regulations and of law enforcement practices, policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.
Knowledge of developing and administering operations and staff plans and objectives for the expedience and effectiveness of specific duties of the position.
Knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job.
Knowledge of how to keep abreast of any changes in civil law, policy, methods, operations, budgetary and equipment needs, etc., as they pertain to departmental operations and activities.
Knowledge of and proficient with computers, and knowledgeable of software relevant to the position.
Knowledge and skills to operate standard and specialized office and police equipment/machinery, which may include a police vehicle, emergency equipment, radio/communications equipment, 35mm, digital, and video cameras, recorders, firearms, processing kits, computer, calculator, copy machine, telephone, etc.
Knowledge of police management and supervisory techniques, investigative techniques/processes, crime prevention techniques, the criminal justice system and court procedures, road system and geographical boundaries of the county, radio codes used in public safety work, and first aid and CPR techniques.
Knowledge of crime prevention and crime reduction techniques.
Knowledge of community-oriented policing, problem-oriented policing, and constitutional policing concepts and practices.
Knowledge of de-escalation techniques and practices; use of force case law and application.
Knowledge of defensive tactics to protect self and other; proper arrest and suspect apprehension techniques.
Ability to implement and achieve community-oriented policing, problem-oriented policing, and constitutional policing goals and objectives.
Skill in organizational, management, human relations, leadership, and technical techniques.
Skill in crime scene processing, interviewing and interrogation; in planning, organizing and decision-making; and in written and oral communications.
Ability to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, plans and activities and to monitor performance of subordinates against measured established goals.
Ability to develop and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency.
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates, management, employees, and members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of the City of Zebulon as they relate to the Police Department.
Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner.
Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in leading subordinates including the handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.
Ability to handle required mathematical calculations using statistical data.
Ability to read, understand and interpret personnel/financial reports and related materials.
Ability to demonstrate leadership within the department and the community; speak in front of groups; deliver messages and information in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to maintain the necessary physical abilities to perform all duties and job related functions; pursue suspects on foot; and engage in prolonged physical encounters.
ADA Information
(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a police vehicle, emergency equipment, radio/communications equipment, 35mm, digital, and video cameras, recorders, firearms, processing kits, computer, calculator, copy machine, telephone, mobile data terminal, etc. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work. May be required to physically restrain hostile persons of much greater size. May be required to physically defend oneself from violent physical attack by persons with intent on inflicting serious bodily injury or death.
DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving/receiving assignments and/or directions to/from co-workers, assistants or supervisors. Requires giving instructions or information in a forceful or authoritative manner.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare letters, memos, reports, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to individuals and/or to groups of people with poise, voice control, and confidence. Requires the ability to communicate across language barriers.
INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management. Must be able to make quick tactical decisions which could be legally scrutinized.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including law enforcement, emergency medical, and police communications terminology.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with a variety of machinery and equipment including a police vehicle, emergency equipment, communications equipment, 35mm, digital, and video cameras, recorders, firearms, processing kits, computer, calculator, copy machine, telephone, surveillance equipment, etc.
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using office and police equipment. Requires the ability to lift, push, bend and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates. Requires skilled movements coordinating eyes, hands and fingers accurately and making precise movements with speed.
MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as automated office equipment, police equipment/machinery, ammunition, medical supplies, recording supplies, and clerical supplies. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR/VISUAL DISCRIMINATION: Position requires binocular vision with good depth perception and peripheral vision, motion detection, high acuity, and light adaptation, as well as the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking -expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing – perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone, two-way radio, etc.