Civilian Criminal Investigator

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

HIRING RANGE: $34.42 - $38.24/hour

The Civilian Criminal Investigator serves in a non-sworn capacity as a criminal case investigator to an assigned division within the Police Department. The Civilian Criminal Investigator's primary responsibility is conducting follow-up investigation of felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, cold cases, preparation of case filings, authoring of warrants, preparing summonses, and interviewing involved parties including suspects.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesIncumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Conducts follow-up investigations as assigned including felony and misdemeanor criminal cases.
• Recommends case resolution to include charging recommendations.
• Assists with construction of case files for presentation to the District Attorney’s Office (DA).
• Authors warrant applications.
• Authors criminal summonses.
• Processes, seizes, and books physical evidence in accordance with department policies and procedures and rules of criminal evidence.
• Reviews files and completes necessary supplemental reports on cases.
• Receives subpoenas to testify in court and may be required to do so regarding case investigations.
• Assists with discovery related tasks for assigned cases and the cases of coworkers.
• Other duties as assigned, specific to the unit of assignment.

Reporting Relationships

Supervision Received: Receives direction from the Sergeant of the assigned unit.

Supervision Exercised: None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of case management and investigative procedures
• Knowledge of police procedures, police computer systems, and criminal law
• Good judgement and decision-making abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent interviewing skills
• Detail oriented and good organization skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Respect for and ability to work with a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Excellent phone etiquette      

Technology Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in police investigative technology

Education and Experience

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Two or more years prior experience as a sworn peace officer

Certification/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required
• Ability to be NCIC/CCIC certified within six-months of hire

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Must successfully complete and maintain required state or departmental physical standards and certifications.

LIGHT WORK: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Physical Demands

• Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice versa
• Sit, stand or be stationary
• Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information
• Use of hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, grasp, move, feel, inspect, etc.
• Walk, ascend, descend on both even and uneven terrain
• Vision to include distance, depth perception, peripheral and color

Environmental Conditions may include

• Work involves extensive telephone contact, as well as in-person contact with citizens and co-workers.
• Work involves large caseloads, frequent contact with irate or upset crime victims, witnesses, or suspects.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment, but will also involve field work both indoors and outdoors including collecting evidence, interviewing suspects and witnesses, etc. 

Physical Requirements – No Physical Needed

• Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or positions from all levels up to 30 lbs with or without assistance

The City of Lakewood is a drug-free workplace that provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws. All Lakewood employees are expected to work and complete all tasks in a safe manner consistent with training, standard operating procedures, City or Department policies, and common sense. Working in a safe manner includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all City and/or Department safety rules. Horseplay on-the-job is strictly forbidden. The failure to work in a safe manner, use PPE, follow standard operating procedure, or comply with a safety rule will result adverse employment consequences ranging from verbal discipline to termination from employment, including any applicable reduction in benefits under the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act. Employees are also expected to encourage safe work practices by all co-employees, and to report any unsafe work practices immediately to a supervisor.

The City of Lakewood celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas of our workforce. Accordingly, the city is committed to creating, nurturing and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our community and employees. 

$29.43-$38.24