Investigative Specialist I- Baltimore Police Department

OPENING DATE: 03/04/2024

CLOSING DATE: 05/18/2024 AT 12:00AM MIDNIGHT

SALARY $50,837.00 - $81,292.00 Annually

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant's education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.

PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

An Investigative Specialist I is responsible for performing administrative professional work assisting in investigations conducted and managed by the Baltimore Police Department. Members in this classification assist in conducting and reviewing administrative investigations and/or a variety of criminal investigations and prosecution activities. Work includes conducting investigative research; documenting areas of violation, collecting and preserving case evidence; analysis of case documentation including but not limited to: audio-taped statements, photographs, payroll records, daily activity sheets, criminal databases, intelligence reports, and police incident reports; recommending appropriate investigative course of action; conducting preliminary case interviews; performing weekly statistical analysis of all; drafting of all case correspondences upon completion of investigation; and related duties as required.

Employees in this class work a conventional workweek that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. The employees work in an office and on site of incidents where such conditions as seasonal weather extremes, hazardous waste, and hostile confrontations may be encountered.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education, with focus on Criminal Justice or a related field.

AND

EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma/GED plus two (2) years of experience working as an investigator in any function, including but not limited to; criminal, civil, environmental, housing, code violations, or performing administrative audits and inspections. Be at least 21 years of age

OR

EQUIVALENCIES: Each additional year of education at an accredited college or university with focus on Criminal Justice or a related field may substituted for six (6) months of the experience requirement.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: A valid Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of investigative methods, techniques, practices and procedures.

• Skill in conducting investigative interviews and eliciting cooperation of individuals and businesses.

• Skill in investigative methods.

• Ability to comprehend, interpret and apply rules, regulations and policies relevant to criminal and civil investigations.

• Ability to utilize sound judgement and remain calm under stressful situations.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, governmental employees and officials and enforcement officers.

• Ability to deal effectively with the general public.

• Ability to testify as an expert witness in court and defend findings.

• Ability to prepare narrative reports explaining investigative activity and findings and justifying prosecution of a case.

• Ability to utilize photographic equipment to photograph and document criminal evidence.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sources and records.

• Ability to accept direction and criticism and to function in an organization with strict rules and regulations.

• Ability to participate and successfully complete all mandated phases of entrance level training including classroom, field and skills training.

• Ability to operate motor vehicles safely and effectively and to enter and exit such vehicles frequently.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

NOTE: Those eligible who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information and satisfactorily pass a fingerprint and background investigation conducted by the Baltimore City Police Department.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Katrina Bayton, Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist II via email at Katrina.Bayton1@baltimorecity.gov.

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