MPD- Case Investigator

Overview

Position Description This position, under supervision of the Minneapolis Police Department, will investigate cases (including, for example, police misconduct and background investigations) to establish authenticity of data indicating a violation of law, or a policy for an assigned department, conferring with enforcement officials, complainants, subjects, witnesses, and others and preparing reports and other documents.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $39.07 - $47.48 hourly, depending on qualifications.

This position is onsite only.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

• Conduct investigations by responding to complaints, gathering information, and interviewing interested parties.
• Have statements/interviews transcribed or typed and consult with superiors and/or attorneys regarding elements of the offense and merit of the complaint.
• Obtain police reports, body camera recordings, dispatch logs, and ambulance run sheets; review body camera as needed to prepare cases.
• Obtain employment records, driver’s license records, criminal history records, and other records used in conducting employment background investigations.
• 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 following proper procedures.
• Obtain information from police officers to supplement reports, and obtain reports and records from other police departments and government agencies when necessary to aid in the formulation of the case file.
• Collect and track evidence to ensure it is maintained in proper order.
• Locate, collect and interpret relevant police reports, dispatchers’ reports, and records from ECC and other relevant evidence.
• Collect Officer Profile cards in cases of allegations of police misconduct.
• Prepare complete, clear and concise reports summarizing the findings of investigations, and a summary of the investigation.
• Maintain administrative, investigative and statistical files and records, including entering information into computerized database records for each case.
• Testify in court, administrative hearings, or before panels as necessary.
• Conduct community outreach and education as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of post-secondary education in Criminal Justice, Sociology or Psychology or equivalent
• Two years investigative experience including actual interviewing
• Valid Driver's License
• An equivalent combination of related education/experience MAY be considered

The selection process will consist of a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list.

The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

The City has determined that a thorough Minneapolis Police Department criminal background check is necessary for positions with this job title. Applicants must sign an informed consent allowing the City to obtain their criminal history information in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be considered for the position.

All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being…