Investigative Specialist and Crime Scene Technician

Duties

Essential Position Functions

• Function as a common entry point for inquiries to the Investigation Unit. Answer questions from law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, BCA and residents. Perform or coordinate follow up details at their request.
• Stay informed of what others in the field are doing and research new products & technology. Stay abreast of state statutes and make recommendations on changes to our policies, procedures, ordinances, fees, etc.
• Act as the backup person to the Property/Evidence Technician.
• CST Member that can assist with collection and tracking of collected evidence.
• Will be required to become a certified Crime Scene Investigator within two years of starting this position.
• Assist with drafting and executing search warrants.
• Assist investigators working on active investigations to identify potential victims and to keep known victims apprised of the status of their case.
• Assist the Detective Sergeants with the current online reporting module to include rejecting online reports that do not meet the program’s standards.
• Maintain a caseload; work to identify suspect(s) and keep victims informed of the status of their case.
• Utilize law enforcement databases and open-source media to identify suspects and potential victims.
• Assist officers with various tasks including video review and documentation, property retrieval and disseminating crime alerts.
• Identify, photograph, collect, preserve, and present physical evidence from a crime scene.
• Process new and renewal applications for liquor, tobacco, and charitable gambling, ensuring that the applicants are following statutes and ordinances.
• Research and answer complex questions regarding licensing.
• Process handgun permits (permits to purchase).
• Coordinate the sale of vehicles and other property obtained through forfeiture and initiate disbursement and reporting to other agencies according to statute.
• Testify in judicial proceedings when required or necessary.
• Follow all forfeiture requests through the process from initial request to sale or return of property, working closely with the prosecutor, lienholder, DMV, and MN State Auditor. Coordinate paper service for forfeitures. Answer questions from defendants whose property we are holding regarding the forfeiture process.
• Maintain up to date and accurate databases with information on cases assigned to Investigations registered sex offenders, liquor and tobacco licenses and forfeitures.
• Represent the Eagan Police Department in various student outreach programs including the Youth Leadership Academy.
• Participate in CST on-call rotation.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as criminal law or procedures, computer operations/software, or office management.
• Three (3) year of experience in any of the following areas or roles: Administrative/Office Management; Police Officer; Dispatcher; Investigator; Probation Officer or similar position in court services; criminal law; or police clerical/records.
• One (1) Year of customer service experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Things that may help you be successful in this role

• One or more years of experience and/or knowledge in forfeiture procedures.
• Experience using Law Enforcement records computer software system.
• Knowledge of a Property and Evidence Tracking computer software system.
• Certified Crime Scene Investigator through the International Association for Identification (IAI).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Reaching, sitting, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, pulling, grasping, feeling, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Lift up to 35 pounds on a routine basis in handling files and equipment necessary for performing the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 70% Office Environment; 30% Field
• The person in this position will occasionally be called upon to work additional hours due to increased workloads, active crime scenes or in the case of other major incidents.
• Normal hours of work are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Application Rejection

• Involuntary terminations may result in application rejection for:
• Involuntary terminations within the last 5 years for a non-police, sheriff, or government-related position.
• Involuntary terminations for police, sheriff, or government-related positions.

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