Criminal investigator Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION :

Performs a full range of advanced professional Bomb Squad Technician & Fire-Arson Investigative functions of moderate to complex difficulty with minimal guidance. Incumbents specialize as Hazardous Devices School Certified Bomb Technicians and certified Arson Investigators; All incumbents are Utah P.O.S.T. certified Law Enforcement Officers or Special Functions Officers and provide primary law enforcement & investigative functions for the UFA. Some incumbents have special additional duties (ATF-canine handler, Explosive Detection canine handler, FBI JTTF, Level 3 Stabilization Member, Tactical Bomb Tech, Tactical Paramedic) related to their permanent assignments as Fire Investigator- Bomb Technician.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

Works under the general direction of the Special Enforcement Division Chief and Staff Captain with minimal supervision. Work is reviewed at key stages or when unusual circumstances arise to ensure compliance and consistency with policies, procedures, and federal, state and local statues. Expected to function independently by using initiative to plan and carry out assignments.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED :

Assists in the review of other investigation staff's work for purposes of compliance and continuity as requested, or as considered necessary by the Special Enforcement Division Chief and Staff Captain.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

The following list describes several of the essential functions of this position. This list may be supplemented as necessary :

• Responds to, renders safe, and investigates improvised explosive devices, commercial explosives, improvised explosive mixtures, incendiary materials, and devices; biological, nuclear and chemical devices; post blast scenes; and bomb threats in cooperation with appropriate law enforcement agencies, while displaying a thorough knowledge of emergency protocols and explosive or chemical composition.
• Conducts origin and cause investigations for fire related calls for service. If the cause is criminal, investigate and apprehend offenders for arson and arson related crimes.
• Secures the incident and / or crime scene, so that unauthorized persons can recognize the perimeters of the investigation scene; are kept from restricted areas, and all evidence or potential evidence is protected from damage or destruction.
• Assesses structural conditions, observes the damage and effects of incendiary and / or explosions.
• Conducts exterior and interior surveys so that evidence is preserved, incendiary and / or explosive damage is interpreted, hazards are identified to avoid injuries, safe accessibility to property is determined, and all potential means of ingress and egress are discovered.
• Examines and removes incendiary and / or explosive debris, in such a manner that all debris is checked for evidence, potential ignition sources are identified, and evidence is preserved without investigator-inflicted damage or contamination.
• Diagrams incident scenes so that the subject scene is accurately represented and evidence, pertinent contents, significant patterns, and areas or points of interest are identified.
• Photographically documents incident scenes so that scenes are accurately depicted, and the photographs support findings.
• Constructs investigative notes so that the notes are accurate, provide further documentation of the scene, and represent complete documentation of the scene findings.
• Uses proper physical and legal procedures to retain evidence required within the investigation.
• Locates, collects, and packages evidence so that evidence is identified, preserved, collected, and packaged to avoid contamination and investigator-inflicted damage, and assures the chain of custody is established.
• Selects evidence for analysis so that items selected support specific investigation needs.
• Maintains a chain of custody, so that written documentation exists for each piece of evidence and evidence is secured.
• As a normal course of business, provides safe disposal of old and / or dangerous explosives and chemicals using emergency disposal protocols. Also provides for disposal of same substances as directed by a District court.
• Conducts interviews so that pertinent information is obtained, follow-up questions are asked, responses to all questions are elicited, and the response to each question is documented accurately.
• Conducts post-incident investigations to access all factors beyond the primary scene, at the time of origin and cause determination.
• Establishes evidence as to motive and / or opportunity so that evidence is supported by documentation and meets the evidentiary requirements of the jurisdiction.
• Prepares final written investigation reports.
• Testifies during legal proceedings in a clear, accurate, competent, and professionally appropriated manner.
• Delivers public informational presentations.
• Responds to emergency situations; coordinates the use of UFA and division resources, and documents said activities to compile legal records which meet federal, state and county guidelines, using Federal and UFA policy & procedures.
• Acts as the Investigations Division Duty Officer, or on-call investigator, on a regular one week a month rotation schedule established by the Special Enforcement Division Chief.
• As directed, prepares reports on individual projects, and presents these to UFA Command Staff, UFA Board of Directors, County & City Councils, Planning Commissions and other various boards and commissions.
• Remains current with investigation methodology, explosive & dangerous chemical technology, and code requirements by attending workshops and seminars and / or through professional publications or journals.
• Conducts site-safety assessments for protection of staff and the general public.
• Maintains necessary liaison with other interested professionals and entities.
• Adheres to all applicable legal and regulatory requirements in a reasonable manner.
• Completes Professional Standards inquiries and investigations.
• Completes background investigations for individuals being considered for hire.
• Develops, coordinates, and delivers training's to fire and law enforcement agencies.
• Attends evening meetings as required.
• Promotes a high-level of customer service and good public relations.
• Opportunities to become a K9 handler.
• A sworn firefighter in this position will have additional responsibilities related to emergency incident information, potentially in a hazardous atmosphere and will be required to fill mandatory staffing shifts as required in UFA policy.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

TYPICAL DECISIONS :

Incumbents typically set their own priorities, within division's stated goals, on assigned programs or projects, while relying on demonstrated experience and in-depth knowledge of investigative procedures, dangerous chemicals, explosives, and general public safety protocols and procedures.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SWORN FIREFIGHTER AND PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL :

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SWORN FIREFIGHTER SPECIALIST :

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DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL :

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WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

Regular work schedule Monday through Friday typically from 7 : 00am to 4 : 00pm. Work activities vary widely, including administrative work, response to alarms, attendance at meetings, and both field and classroom training. Response to alarms may occur at any time in all weather conditions. Emergency work may be strenuous especially when operating within a Bomb Suit. Normal and emergency response driving is required. When a response is required, individuals are expected to respond 24 hours / day, 7days / week, with a minimal response time.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS :

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential job functions satisfactorily. This position requires the individual to sit and stand for long periods. The individual frequently is required to use the arms, hands, and fingers to feel or reach. The sensory requirements for this position include vision, hearing, and touch and the incumbents will be exposed to high heat, noise, and stress. The employee in this position must frequently exercise the use of good judgment and be able to work with minimal supervision. This position requires above-average physical condition with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and over 100 pounds on rare occasions. Position requires wearing of protective equipment, including chemical protective equipment, and clothing, including bomb suits, Level A & B PPE, and tactical body armor. Individuals will be occasionally subject to work near moving mechanical equipment, heights, wet and humid conditions, smoke, fumes, explosive devices, airborne particulates and / or caustic chemicals, and be at risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

Classified as FLSA Non-exempt and eligible for overtime.

Position is eligible for stand-by pay (Approved annually through UFA Budget) in accordance with UFA Policy and Procedure, Standby Leave / Pay

Position is considered a Category A under the Staff Vehicle Assignment and Use Policy

Position is considered a Category A under the Mobile Phones Policy (Employee can also elect to be assigned a mobile phone based in policy)

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