Detective Job at Archuleta County, Pagosa Springs, CO

  • Archuleta County
  • Pagosa Springs, CO

Job Description

Investigative Law Enforcement Officer

This person performs professional and technical investigative work required to collect facts and determine circumstances relative to petty, misdemeanor, and felony criminal offenses committed within the jurisdiction of the County. Performs all law enforcement functions of the Patrol Deputy in the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws and ordinances for the protection of life, health, safety, welfare and property of the public and community. Assists community members in solving problems and maintaining the peace.

The duties described herein are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Responds to emergent and non-emergent complaints of crimes or incidents. Develops leads. Collects and analyzes facts and data necessary for development and documentation of probable cause and for the solution of assigned cases.

Coordinates, conducts and leads all aspects of investigations of crime scenes or incidents to gather pertinent facts and information.

Directs the activities of personnel involved in investigative efforts and provides technical guidance to Deputies conducting initial investigative procedures. Oversees and conducts follow-up investigations.

Prepares affidavits for search and arrest warrants. Assists Deputies in preparing affidavits for warrants.

Interviews victims, witnesses, participants and suspects at the scene of an incident or crime.

Conducts searches and gathers records as well as preserving evidence and/or contraband.

Apprehends and interviews/interrogates suspects.

Prepares detailed reports of the results of investigations. Prepares documentation and case files to be forwarded to the District Attorney's office with requests for prosecution.

Participates in continuing education in specialty areas such as 1) Evidence collection, 2) Forensic Interviewing, 3) DNA collection, 4) Photography, 5) Sexual Assault, 6) Victim based crimes, 7) Court Testimony, etc.

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area

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