Civil Rights Case Investigator

Salary : $35.41 - $43.04 Hourly

Location : Minneapolis, MN

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 2024-00625

Department : Civil Rights

Division : Office of Police Conduct Rvw

Opening Date : 10 / 16 / 2024

Closing Date : 11 / 11 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Central

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : CAF

Position Description

This position, under supervision of the Civil Rights Department will investigate cases (including, for example, police misconduct and background investigations) to establish authenticity of data indicating a violation of law, or a policy for an assigned department, conferring with enforcement officials, complainants, subjects, witnesses, and others and preparing reports and other documents.

Salary Expectations

Anticipated starting salary range : $35.41 - 43.04 / hour, depending on qualifications.

Work Location

This position currently works on-site only.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations by responding to complaints, gathering information, and interviewing interested parties.
• Have statements / interviews transcribed or typed and consult with superiors, and / or attorneys regarding elements of the offense and merit of the complaint.
• Obtain police reports, body camera recordings, dispatch logs, and ambulance run sheets; Investigator will review body camera as needed to prepare cases.
• Locate interested parties, and other involved parties using available public and private databases, and other resources.
• Prepare line-ups using available database information, and show line-ups to interested parties using proper procedure.
• Obtain information from police officers to supplement reports; and reports and records from other police departments, and government agencies, when necessary, to aid in the formulation of the case file.
• Collect and track evidence to ensure evidence is maintained in proper order.
• Locate, collect and interpret relevant police reports, dispatchers' reports, records from ECC and other relevant evidence.
• Collect Officer Profile cards in cases of allegations of police misconduct.
• Prepare complete, clear and concise reports summarizing the findings of investigations, and summary of the investigation.
• Maintain administrative, investigative and statistical files and records, including entering information into computerized database records for each case.
• Testify in court, administrative hearings, or before panels as necessary.
• Conduct community outreach and education as required.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of post-secondary education in Criminal Justice, Sociology or Psychology or equivalent.

Experience

Two years investigative experience including actual interviewing.

Licenses / Certifications

Valid Driver's License

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of related education / experience may be considered.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following step : a rating of relevant education and experience (100%) .

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process.

A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list.

The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check

The City has determined that a thorough Minneapolis Police Department criminal background check is necessary for positions with this job title.

Applicants must sign an informed consent allowing the City to obtain their criminal history information in connection with the position sought.

Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be considered for the position.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the ( AFSCME (CAF) ) For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit

Eligible List Statement

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration.

This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire two months after it has been established.

Interview Selection

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list.

If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Prior experience as an investigator preferred.
• Knowledge of State, Local and Federal laws, ADA laws, Data Practices and privacy laws.
• Knowledge of court procedures and police records systems.
• Knowledge of police procedure, and criminal and civil law.
• Demonstrated ability to do question and answer type interviews to elicit information from people, cross- check and analyze information and reach conclusions.
• Interpersonal skills to work with people from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of computers, including legal case management software.

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees.

Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Benefits Summary

Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being.

Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service.

For detailed benefits information, please visit the

New 12 weeks of paid parental leave

City employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child.

Insurance

Health insurance

Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you.

Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet and HealthPartners Medical Group First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica.

Dental insurance

The City of Minneapolis offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.

Benefits

Paid time off

Our generous leave package includes vacation, holidays and paid sick leave, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work.

Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and

Retirement

City employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs.

• Pension : The City of Minneapolis participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the City both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits.
• Deferred compensation : Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).

Transportation

Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs :

• Metropass : The program allows eligible employees to enroll in a pass for unlimited bus or light rail rides at a discounted price.
• Parking or Van Pool : The City of Minneapolis gives you options to pay certain commuting costs, such as qualified parking and van pool expenses, with pre-tax dollars.

Learning and development

To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more.

Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University, St. Catherine's, and St. Mary's University of Minnesota are available to City employees.

Other perks

Employees can also take advantage of optional life insurance, flexible spending accounts, the , health club discounts and more.

How did you find out about this position? (Select all that apply)

• Recruiter
• City of Minneapolis website
• City of Minneapolis employee
• City of Minneapolis job interest card
• City of Minneapolis Career Opportunities Bulletin
• Friend or family member
• League of Minnesota Cities website
• Diversityjobs.com website
• Governmentjobs.com website
• website
• Minnesotajobs.com website
• Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Website
• Other website
• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Other social media site
• Newspaper
• Other media
• College or University
• Community organization
• Job Fair
• Professional association
• Site Visit

Please specify where you heard about this position (e.g., website name, City of Minneapolis employee name, job fair, professional association).

This position will require an extensive Minneapolis Police Department background check. Individuals who have been convicted of a felony crime will not be considered, including any prior thefts or other criminal convictions related to dishonesty.

Will you be able to pass this background check?

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

Please indicate the highest level of post secondary education you have in criminal justice, sociology, psychology or related field.

• None
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate

How many years of experience do you have performing similar duties to those noted in the job announcement?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years but less than 4 years
• More than 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

How many years professional experience do you have presenting to leaders investigative findings of fact and producing investigative summary reports?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years but less than 4 years
• More than 4 years but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

How much experience do you have providing written summaries of the statements you collected while conducting interviews with victims or witnesses?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years

Indicate how much experience you have had in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

Please describe your experience working with diverse communities.

This job involves receiving, redacting, filing and disseminating law enforcement data in accordance with the MN Data Practices Act, local & federal laws, as well as police department policies.

How many years of experience do you have working with and applying the State of MN Government Data Practices Act?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years but less than 4 years
• More than 4 years but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

What level of experience do you have in conducting research?

• No Experience
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

Please list the number of years of experience you have working in conducting interviews, compiling data and utilizing investigative techniques or equivalent.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years but less than 4 years
• More than 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

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