Civilian Investigator

Police Investigator

The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career. New employees are hired at, or near the entry point, depending on qualifications and relevant experience. FLSA Status : Non-Exempt. Safety Sensitive : Yes. Level II Screening : Yes.

Under the general direction of a designated supervisor, the incumbent will be responsible for investigative work not requiring police authority within the Police Department. Assignments may include specialized areas within the Department's Investigative Service Bureau and / or Criminal Intelligence Bureau such as but not limited to, Fraud, Juvenile Delinquency, Real Time Crime Center. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities and reporting during an emergency situation : Essential employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice. Non-essential employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's department head will determine when the employee will be required to work.

Perks and benefits :

• Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
• 3 weeks paid time off (sick & vacation)
• 13 paid holidays
• Pension plan & optional deferred compensation
• City-paid life insurance
• Optional vision, dental, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site gym facility
• And much more!

Duties / responsibilities :

Specific duties in the Fraud Investigations Unit include researching and investigating fraud incidents, working with designated Fraud Detectives with follow-ups, supplements, subpoenas, search warrants, case evidence review and making recommendations to the State Attorney's Office on charging; tracking and reporting on fraud case investigations through administrative reports; and requires a willingness to respond to call-outs at night for large scale investigations.

Specific duties in the Juvenile Delinquency & Interdiction Unit include researching and investigating incidents involving juveniles, conduct initial and follow-up actions on reports of runaways and missing juveniles, works with designated Juvenile Delinquency & Interdiction Unit Detectives with follow-ups, supplements, subpoenas, search warrants, case evidence review and making recommendations to the State Attorney's Office on charging; tracking and reporting on investigations involving juveniles through administrative reports; attend judicial meetings related to juvenile offender cases, requires a willingness to respond to call-outs at night for large scale investigations, be a point of contact for external agencies involved in juvenile related issues, including social services, educational institutions, and juvenile court systems, work with and participate in community outreach programs aimed at promoting positive youth engagement and preventing juvenile delinquency.

Specific duties in the Real Time Crime Center include monitoring real time data feeds and provide intelligence information to responding officers for in-progress incidents; analyze incoming data and information from various sources to identify patterns, trends, and potential threats; conduct in-depth analyses into reported incidents, crimes, or suspicious activities by reviewing evidence, witness statements, and additional information to identify suspects and / or patterns indicative of criminal behavior; collaborate with patrol officers, detectives, specialized units, and other law enforcement agencies to gather information, coordinate responses, and assist with criminal investigations and / or with the apprehension of suspects; prepare detailed reports documenting investigative findings, actions taken, and recommendations for further action or follow-up by law enforcement agencies or prosecutors; prepare for and provide testimony in court proceedings, including trials, hearings, or depositions, regarding investigative findings during the course of an investigation.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities :

Minimum requirements :

Preferred qualifications :

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