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Grant Services Specialist III, Investigative Specialist I, PIB Investigator - Baltimore City Police Department
Grant Services Specialist III, Investigative Specialist I, PIB Investigator - Baltimore City Police Department

Grant Services Specialist III, Investigative Specialist I, PIB Investigator - Baltimore City Police Department

Company : City of Baltimore, MD
Salary : $60,728 - $104,398 a year
Location : Maryland

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THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
OPENING DATE: 5/8/23
CLOSING DATE: 08/8/22
SALARY: $60,728.00 - $104,398.00 Annually
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicants education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment will be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing. Testing is also required prior to promotion to a sensitive job classification.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK:Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a criminal conviction check.
PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from the eligible list resulting from this examination will be on probation for 6 months.
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
An Investigative Specialist I is responsible for performing administrative professional work assisting in investigations conducted and managed by the Baltimore Police Department. Members in this classification assist in conducting and reviewing administrative investigations and/or a variety of criminal investigations and prosecution activities. Work includes 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 an appropriate investigative course of action; conducting preliminary case interviews; performing weekly statistical analysis of all; drafting of all case correspondences upon completion of the investigation; and related duties as required.
Investigative Specialists assigned to the Public Integrity Bureau (PIB) have job responsibilities that include conducting investigative research for all internal affairs cases of alleged misconduct by BPD members. Investigative specialists assigned to PIB are responsible for 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, police incident reports, and any other forms of evidence. Investigative specialists assigned to PIB are also responsible for recommending an appropriate investigative course of action for misconduct cases; conducting preliminary case interviews to identify all accused members of BPD; drafting all case correspondences upon completion of the investigation, and related duties as required.
Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.
Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical supervisor, usually a Police Sergeant or higher classification. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. The employees work in an office and are on site of incidents where such conditions as seasonal weather extremes, hazardous waste, and hostile confrontations may be encountered.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK:
The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the overall classification. While this posting is for a vacancy in the Public Integrity Bureau, members hired into this classification may also be given the opportunity to move to other sections of the BPD as vacancies arise.
Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the agency. This list is not exhaustive. A position may require related duties not listed, if necessary to accomplish the work of the agency.
Participates in developing and planning investigations and enforcement strategies with Baltimore City Police Officers; participates in joint investigative and surveillance operations.
Interprets State statutes and City ordinances regarding public safety laws and regulations; prepares legal documents such as search warrants, statements of probable cause, criminal, civil, and other citations based on pertinent code violations.
Interviews witnesses, complainants, potential suspects, and their family members, co-workers, employers, and neighbors, to obtain information that will lead to the location, identification, and apprehension of individuals accused of criminal activity; pursues leads obtained in interviews.
Conducts social media and computer database searches to identify and locate individuals accused of criminal activity
Researches, collects, and analyzes documentary evidence pertinent to the investigation.
Conducts photo and video surveillance operations as needed.
Prepares reports of investigation findings for submission to appropriate authorities.
Prepares narrative reports to document investigative activity and findings and to justify prosecution of a case; maintains pertinent records and prepares reports on the progress of investigations and on completed investigations.
Conducts the scheduling and monitoring of department disciplinary, accident, and work status hearings.
Conducts disciplinary investigations regarding minor complaints of alleged misconduct or policy violations of Police Department personnel
Testifies as needed at departmental and trial board hearings, as well as in local, state, and federal Courts.
Investigates and studies internal operations relative to supervision, discipline, personnel relations, and lines of communication.
Reviews use of force by Police Officers and reviews body-worn camera interactions between Police Officers and the general public to ensure stops, searches, and arrests are conducted within Police Department policy.
Performs investigative audits and inspections on a variety of administrative, financial, and operational activities conducted by Police Department personnel to ensure effective and efficient use of resources.
Conducts background investigations for clearing individuals for hire for the Police Department or other City Agencies.
SELECTION PROCESS:
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their application will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The license, training, and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that they give complete and accurate informationontheirapplication. Vaguenessoromissionmaypreventthemfrombeingconsidered for the position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must have:
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education, with a focus on Criminal Justice or arelated field OR
  • 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
  • Successfully review an applicant’s employment history to determine suitability for hire
  • Be at least 21 years of age
    NOTE EQUIVALENCIES: Each additional year of education at an accredited college or university may substitute for six (6) months of the experience requirement.
  • LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS: 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, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Knowledge of investigative methods, techniques, practices, and procedures.
  • Skill in conducting investigative interviews and eliciting the 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 judgment and remain calm under stressful situations.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, governmental employees, 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 case.
  • Ability to utilize photographic equipment to photograph and document criminal evidence.
  • Ability to maintain the 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.
EXAMINATION PROCESS:
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment-certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
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