General Statement Of Duties And Responsibilities
Conducts criminal investigations as assigned by the Assistant Deputy Superintendent (ADS) of SID. Works with other law enforcement agencies as needed. Performs related work/assignments as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general direction of the Assistant Deputy Superintendent of SID and the Senior Investigators.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Conduct special and security investigations and prepares a report of findings. Maintain proper documentation of all matters reviewed by SID.
- Participate in the daily review of matters currently before the division as required or as requested by supervisors.
- Carry out and implement requests from outside law enforcement agencies regarding security matters with approval of the ADS of SID.
- Prepare and write reports for investigations, collect evidence, testify at grievance or arbitration hearings.
- Assist with pre-employment background investigations.
- Obtain criminal complaints; testify in court, present evidence.
- Destroy evidence, subsequent to court disposition, in accordance with Mass.
General Laws.
- Attend all training as assigned.
- Perform such other duties and assignments as the Sheriff may assign from time to time.
Qualifications
- Superior communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to work accurately and independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to meet short deadlines.
- Knowledge of investigatory procedures and protocols.
- Knowledge and experience in criminal court proceedings.
- Experience with investigations in a law enforcement agency strongly preferred
- Ability to interrogate inmates and staff concerning policy violations and criminal activity.
- Ability to effective and efficiently manage an investigation through the entire process, including but not limited to, gathering intelligence, reviewing evidence, questioning witnesses, and composing independent findings.
- Two years of experience working in an investigative capacity, specialized training in investigations, law enforcement training, or a combination of education, experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities indicated above. Associate or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of Department policies and procedures is preferred.
- Bilingual preferred.
Essential Functions
- Regular, punctual and predictable attendance at assigned workplace and at scheduled meetings.
- Knowledge of, compliance with, and enforcement of Department policies and procedures.
- Review investigation files for appropriate documentation and determine appropriate action.
- Review audio and video recordings of inmate and staff activity.
- Conduct interviews of inmates and staff.
- Drive a vehicle to deliver correspondence to staff.
- Perform arrests.
