Police Civilian Investigator at City of Modesto Police Department Modesto, CA

Police Civilian Investigator job at City of Modesto Police Department. Modesto, CA. Salary: $34.88 - $42.39 Hourly

Location : Police Department - 600 10th Street Modesto, CA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 03869

Department: Modesto Police Department

Opening Date: 07/25/2024

Closing Date: 8/8/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit: MPNSA

THE POSITION

To perform complex and specialized civilian law enforcement duties in the investigation of crimes and traffic collisions, preparation of court filing packages, and administrative and investigative processing of permits and licenses. Duties include but are not limited to the investigation of financial crimes, property crimes, technology crimes and crimes against persons, collection of evidence and property for related cases, preparation of related reports and court filings and testifying in court or administrative hearings.

Upcoming Salary Increases

3% COLA effective July 1, 2025

3% COLA effective July 1, 2026

2.5% Education Incentive (Bachelor's Degree)

5% Education Incentive (Master's Degree)

Openings

One position will be allocated to the Special Crimes Unit (SCU) within the Investigative Services Division. The SCU is responsible to investigating sensitive and complex cases involving adult and child sex crimes, child abuse, sex registrant compliance, and domestic violence.

One position will be allocated to the Traffic Safety Unit (TSU) within the Area Command Division. The TSU is fundamentally responsible for driving down traffic collisions, which is accomplished in a multitude of ways to include varying modes of enforcement, education, environmental design, and traffic collision review.

One position will be allocated to the Special Crimes Unit (SCU) within the Investigative Services Division, specifically Hi-Tech Crimes. The unit is responsible for investigations of internet crimes, computer crimes, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), and cellular phone investigations.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Applications will be screened to the most qualified. Please do not substitute any part of the application with the words "see resume".

The following information is provided for use as a reference and as a planning tool. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations. Applicants considered to be the most qualified will be invited to continue in the testing process. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City.

Tentative Testing Schedule Online exam

August 12, 2024 to August 19, 2024 at 5pm

The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire.

Hiring Incentives

New hires will begin employment with 20 hours of sick leave and 20 hours of vacation time placed in their leave balances upon date of hire.

Contact

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ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

Investigate criminal felony/misdemeanor cases; review crime and arrest reports and evaluate allegations to determine if a criminal investigation is warranted or refer complainant(s) to appropriate agency; collect and secure evidence and property related to cases; conduct follow-up investigations and write reports, memorandum, and correspondence related to investigations.

Respond to and investigate traffic collisions and other traffic-related matters; examine collision scenes, collect and review evidence, interview witnesses and collect statements to determine primary collision factor(s), at-fault party and whether traffic citations or criminal charges are appropriate; prepare diagrams related to investigation findings.

Perform administrative and investigative processing of testing, permitting and licensing; conduct compliance and criminal investigations of City businesses related to alcohol, entertainment, and massage parlors.

Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects to obtain details, admissions, and leads.

Analyze financial documents and related records to establish loss amounts and methods of operation of suspects; prepare charts, diagrams, and other visual aids to demonstrate method of operation and link suspects, victims, and financial institutions.

Testify in court as an expert related to assigned criminal cases; maintain proper courtroom demeanor and etiquette while testifying in court.

May provide assistance in proceedings leading to the arrest of suspects when probable cause is present; interact with probation/parole officers to determine actions needed.

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