Investigative Specialist I -Baltimore Police Department

About the role

An Investigative Specialist I assists in investigations conducted and managed by the Baltimore Police Department. They assist in conducting and reviewing administrative investigations and/or a variety of criminal investigations and prosecution activities.

Responsibilities

• Conducting investigative research
• Collecting and preserving case evidence
• Documenting areas of violation
• Analysing case documentation
• Recommending appropriate investigative course of action
• Conducting preliminary case interviews
• Performing weekly statistical analysis of all cases
• Drafting all case correspondences upon completion of investigation
• Related duties as required

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with focus on Criminal Justice or a related field, or High School Diploma/GED
• Experience: Two 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
• Licenses, Registrations and Certificates: Valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license

Qualifications

• Knowledge of investigative methods, techniques, practices and procedures
• Skills in conducting investigative interviews and eliciting cooperation of individuals and businesses
• 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

Benefits

The city offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits.

Pay

Starting Pay: $55,012.00 - $71,490 Annually
Salary Range: $55,012.00 - $87,968.00 Annually

Schedule

Employees in this class work a conventional workweek that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.