POLICE INVESTIGATOR (NON-CAREER)

Job Description:

POLICE INVESTIGATOR (NON-CAREER)

Description

DESCRIPTION

The Long Beach Police Department is accepting applications for non-career Police Investigators. This position is a non-sworn, at-will, part-time position utilized throughout various divisions within the Police Department. Current vacancies will report to the chain of command within the Collaborative Response Division

The Long Beach Police Department is the second largest municipal police agency in Los Angeles County and provides law enforcement services to the 7th largest city in the State of California. LBPD is dedicated to professional, proactive and innovative policing and is committed to fostering and maintaining positive relationships with the diverse community it serves.

Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period, and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

This position will:

• Conduct interviews of employers, co-workers, neighbors, law enforcement officials; military personnel, members of candidate's family and personal reference.
• Manage a variety of investigations to include administrative or employment background.
• Research, assemble, analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources.
• Review local, state, and federal criminal databases.
• Compile and prepare thorough and objective investigative reports.
• Assist with telephonic inquires and complaints, as necessary.
• Compile statistics.
• Perform other duties as required.
  
  

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Five (5) years of experience as a peace officer.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, including Word and Excel.
• Valid California Driver's license is required and must be maintained through the course of employment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work with staff and management at all levels of the Department and City.
• Self-motivated with excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Possession of a California POST Background Investigator Core Course Certificate is desirable.
• Experience in background investigations for employment, internal affairs investigations, in-depth investigations of criminal matters or comprehensive investigations of traffic-related incidents is desired.

* Selected candidates will be required to obtain the California POST Background Investigator Core Course Certificate prior to onboarding, if they do not already possess the certificate

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 p.m. on December 27, 2024. To be considered, applicants must submit a resume and cover letter in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-6314.

In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

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Closing Date/Time: 12/27/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$45.57 Hourly