Investigations Officer, City of Newberry
General Position Overview: Performs investigative work, conducting investigations of crimes for the City of Newberry to support the enforcement of Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances. Work involves reporting investigative findings, maintaining evidence, maintaining files, and preparing various reports and records. Employees work under stressful, high-risk conditions—reports to the Investigations Lieutenant.
Conducts examinations and compositions of physical evidence such as fingerprints and footwear; renders opinions as to the identity. Presents cases at preliminary hearings and to the grand jury and circuit courts. Assists in the investigations of internal affairs; assists patrol unit as needed.
Photographs crime scenes and evidence; processes and develops film. Remains on call twenty-four hours a day for emergencies. Conducts forensic examinations of suspect materials; renders expert opinion on actual substances; performs fingerprinting of walk-ins for background purposes. Assists in investigations of internal affairs; assists patrol units as needed; assists narcotics division as needed; assists in the supervision of records and victim services to ensure adherence to state and federal guidelines, annual audits, and assists in the accreditation proces
Certified Law Enforcement Officer with at least three to four years of experience in law enforcement; prefer at least one to two years of supervisory level experience.
High school diploma/GED; prefer associate degree in criminal justice, social science, or related field.
Valid SC driver's license.
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The City of Newberry is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. The City strives to create and maintain a working and learning environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We all share in the responsibility for achieving these goals, and for making the City of Newberry a place where each of us may contribute to and realize the successes from a broadened understanding, heightened awareness, awakened empathy, and the fostering of empowerment.