Conducts and coordinates criminal investigations, major felonies, crimes against persons property financial crimes, death investigations, and other cases assigned by command. Conducts internal affairs investigations, background investigations and is responsible for sex offender compliance.
TESTING AND SELECTION PROCESS:The purpose of this process is to evaluate each candidate's investigative knowledge, critical-thinking abilities, decision-making, attention to detail, and ability to properly process and investigate a crime scene.
The testing and selection process for all candidates for the Investigator position with Alamosa Sheriff’s Office (ASO) must successfully complete the Alamosa County hiring process which includes:
- Oral board interview
- Written, scenario-based assessment involving the processing and investigation of a mock crime scene
- Written examination*
- Psychological evaluation*
- Pass background check*
- Drug screening*
*ASO may waive these requirements for internal applicants if applicable.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, WORK CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENTWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Employee must possess the physical ability to run for long periods of duration, if necessary, in pursuit of a suspect. Employee must also possess the agility to contain and apprehend the suspect once captured. Employee must be trained in the use of communication equipment, firearms, Electronic Control Board, stun devices, camera equipment, hand cuffs and leg irons, tactical equipment, bullet proof vest, PR24 Baton or ASP, restraint equipment, fire control equipment, and O. C. Spray. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be moderate to noisy.
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The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
It is the policy of Alamosa County to not discriminate against any person with regard to all federally protected classifications including race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, any disability, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.