Job description
This position, under supervision of the Office of Police Conduct Review, will investigate Civil, Criminal Misdemeanor and Gross Misdemeanor or Administrative cases to establish authenticity of data indicating a violation of law, or a policy for an assigned department, conferring with enforcement officials, complainants, defendants, witnesses, and others and preparing reports and other documents.
- Conduct investigations by responding to complaints and interviewing interested parties.
- Consult with superiors 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 aide 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 EC and other relevant evidence.
- Collect Officer Profile cards in cases of allegations of Police misconduct.
- Maintain administrative, investigative and statistical files and records, including entering information into computerized database records for each case.
- Conduct community outreach and education as needed.
- Assist Police Review panel as necessary.
Office and Field work, with some irregular work hours as needed.
Education
Two years of post-secondary education in Criminal Justice, Sociology or Psychology or equivalent
Experience
Two (2) years investigative experience including actual interviewing.
Licenses/Certifications
Must possess a Valid Driver's License (by date of hire). Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining a valid Drivers License.
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of related education / experience may be considered.
Desirable Qualifications - Cultural competency
Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds.
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.
Union Representation
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.
- 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.
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 benefits page.
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 one plan design 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 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 collective bargaining agreements.
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).
Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs:
- Metropass: The Metropass 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 Transportation Benefits Plan 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 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 Employee Assistance Program (Download PDF reader), technology discounts and more.
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