Civilian Investigator - CPCA
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The Civilian Investigator supports the Columbia Police Department by collecting, analyzing, and documenting information for criminal, internal, and pre-employment investigations. The role includes applicant background checks, follow-up crime investigations, case preparation and court testimony, intelligence gathering, evidence preservation, and administrative investigations. The schedule is generally Monday through Friday, eight hours per day, with some flexibility in shift start and end times.
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HOURS: Generally Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day, with some flexibility in start/end shift times. The purpose of this job is to support the mission of the Columbia Police Department through collecting, analyzing, and documenting information related to criminal, internal, and pre-employment investigations. - Collects, compiles, and analyzes applicant information, including data gathered from interviews and references. - Completes applicant background check. Investigates employment history, educational background, residential history, and military service. - Performs follow-up investigations of crimes either independently or as a member of a police team. - Prepared case documentation for filing with the prosecuting attorney and presents case evidence in Court as required. - Collects, compiles, analyzes, and disseminates intelligence information related to criminal activity and other jurisdictions that may adversely affect the city. - Indentifies, collects, documents and preserves physical evidence found at crime scenes for the purposes of further examination and presentation in court. - Assists Police Administration in maintaining the public trust by conducting administrative investigations of officers involves in criminal activites, use of force incidents, or violations of departmental policies. - Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. - Performs other duties as assigned. Education and Experience - A high school diploma or equivalent. - 1 to 3 years' experience. Licenses or Certifications - Valid driver's license. Knowledge of: - Applicable state, federal, and local laws as they relate to background investigations. - Basic business English usage, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. - General office practices and administrative procedures, records management, and administration techniques and procedures. - Social media platforms. - Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Skill in: - Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience. - Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding. - Interviewing. - Conducting research. - Organizing and managing time effectively. - Maintaining accurate documentation. Ability to: - Process and handle confidential information with discretion. - Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems. - Research, compile, organize, interpret, and communicate data and results concisely. - Create and present reports. - Work a flexible schedule based on operational needs. - Work independently. - Render credible testimony. - Regularly use a computer, software, phone, and related office equipment. - Focus on tasks.
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