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City of Baltimore · 2 weeks ago

Investigative Specialist I, Administrative Duties Division - Baltimore Police Department

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$52K/yr - $84K/yr

2+ years exp

The City of Baltimore is committed to social impact and community service, and they are seeking an Investigative Specialist I to assist in investigations conducted by the Baltimore Police Department. This role involves performing administrative tasks related to criminal investigations, including conducting research, documenting violations, and analyzing case documentation.

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Responsibilities

Performing administrative professional work assisting in investigations conducted and managed by the Baltimore Police Department

Assisting in conducting and reviewing administrative investigations and/or a variety of criminal investigations and prosecution activities

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

Related duties as required

Qualification

Investigative methodsConducting investigative interviewsCriminal justice knowledgeStatistical analysisReport writingJudgment under stressMotor vehicle operationEffective communicationRelationship buildingConfidentiality

Required

Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education, with focus on Criminal Justice or a related field

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

Have 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

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