Investigator, Senior

Salary Range: $43,491.74 - $54,418.23.

Position posted until filled

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this job is to provide investigative services for the Atlanta Citizen Review Board (“ACRB”). Responsibilities include conducting investigations; preparing investigation reports for use in administrative hearings; supporting the work of the Board and preparing investigative summaries and various other reports; etc.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Investigations Manager of the Atlanta Citizen Review Board (“ACRB”), the investigator will perform professional-level investigative work primarily involving officer-involved-shootings/officer-in custody-deaths and use of force allegations in connection with the actions of sworn members of the Atlanta Police and Corrections Departments.

Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned .

Receives complaints in person, by telephone, in writing and by other means; answers questions and provides information on the functions and procedures of the Office of the ACRB to complainants, police officers, witnesses, members of the public and others.

Identifies allegations and investigates complaints under the jurisdiction of the Atlanta Citizen Review Board using tact and discretion; interviews complainants, police officers, witnesses, experts and others and gathers physical and documentary evidence in order to provide a body of information for analysis and resolution of complaints.

Maintains records, files and data and supporting documentation for each case handled; preserves evidence in a secure manner for evaluation and analysis, adhering to established customs and procedures regarding control and custody of records, including evidence.

Analyzes information and evidence resulting from investigative activities and makes recommendations based on findings for resolution and complaints.

Writes detailed reports on each complaint investigated, including factual backup documentation, analysis of findings and proposed recommendations.

Summarizes and explains progress and results of investigation with complainants, police officers and their representatives.

Regularly prepares lists and records accounting for status of assigned investigative caseload.

Presents monthly cases to the ACRB member body and may testify before the same and other legal bodies on the subject of particular investigative and findings.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with community groups, representatives of the Police and Corrections Department and other agencies involved in the legal system.

Addresses and works with community groups, including participating in outreach and educational functions of the ACRB.

Performs related duties as required.

Required Qualification

Demonstrable experience in officer-involved-shootings/officer-in-custody deaths, use of force investigations. and report writing.

Preferred Qualification for Additional Consideration

POST Certified

Knowledge of Job

Has knowledge of investigative and legal practices, policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities. Has considerable knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards and regulations pertaining to police and corrections. Knows how to keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, and operations. Is able to effectively communicate and interact with elected officials, management, employees, members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of the City as they relate to the department. Strong writing ability and excellent interpersonal skills are required. Is able to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner. Has good organizational, human relations, and technical skills. Is able to use independent judgment and discretion in including the handling of confidential documents, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems. Has the ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information. Has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations using statistical calculations. Is skilled in the use of computers. Is able to read, understand and interpret investigative reports and related materials.

Working knowledge and application of police procedures and 4 th Amendment protections are a plus.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and additional experiences described in section 2a and 2b may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, with one year of experience equal to 30 semester units or 45 quarter units):

AND EITHER

2a. One (1) year of experience investigating allegations of official or employee misconduct:

2b. Two (2) years of experience performing investigative work in a professional field such as law, media/journalism, public health/welfare, human/civil rights, business (e.g., finance, insurance), education, social sciences, public policy/government or a related field. Possession of a law degree may be substituted for one year of professional investigative experience as described in 2b.

(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED

TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE: Must have valid Georgia Driver’s License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of job-related machines and/or Office Equipment. Must be able to move or carry job related objects or materials. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary or office environment work.

DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, technical, structural, compositional or identifiable characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to communicate with people to convey or exchange professional information.

LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of professional, technical and administrative documentation, directions, instructions, methods and procedures. Requires the ability to produce reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to communicate with and before others using correct English.

INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand subject matter principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision within the scope of respective job duties and tasks; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE: May require the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract; multiply and divide totals; determine percentages; determine time and weight; and interpret same as may be appropriate.

MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to utilize job related equipment in the course of accomplishing job duties and tasks associated with respective primary duties.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION: May require the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

COMPUTER SKILLS : Requires the ability to utilize software tracking programs, Word, Excel, Access, and IAPro and to produce reports with the use of the various programs.

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