Missing Persons Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description/Duties The Police Department currently has a vacancy in the Missing Persons Unit. This recruitment will also be used to create an eligible list that may fill vacancies in other Police Investigator II assignment areas. A Police Investigator II performs responsible investigative work not requiring police authority within the Police Department.

Assignments may include the specialized areas of Missing Persons; Sex Offender Notification, Enforcement, and Tracking (SONET); Special Victims; and Recovered Property. Initial police reports are received from officers, or sometimes another law enforcement agency, which establishes the case load for the incumbent. Occasionally, a Police Investigator II takes the initial report.

Incumbents are generally responsible for reviewing police reports to determine the urgency of the situation, initiating attempts to locate (ATL) reports, contacting other agencies/investigative leads/probation officers, etc. for additional information, and utilizing automated systems to research criminal history and perform background checks. Incumbents in this class conduct non-suspect interviews and may monitor suspect interviews.

They will also write lengthy supplementary police reports, compile reports and statistics to document activity within the assigned unit, perform detailed redactions of police reports within the assigned unit as requested by various agencies and citizens, and may be required to testify in court. Incumbents will assist sworn personnel by creating and disseminating crime trend information/bulletins to other areas within the Police Department; assisting with the collection of records, evidence, Rule 15, etc. for detective's investigations; and attending and reporting related operational information at Comp Stat meetings as requested.

Specific duties in the Missing Persons Unit include: conduct thorough investigations into cases of missing persons; collaborate with other law enforcement agencies while coordinating efforts with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and the Arizona Department of Child Services (DCS); utilize specialized databases to investigate and research information; and prepare detailed reports. Specific duties in the Recovered Property Unit include: processing tax and licensing applications, reviewing and entering pawn/secondhand transaction information into the appropriate database, checking for stolen property and wanted persons, preparing new business files and scanning relevant documentation for record-keeping purposes, conducting periodic inspections and investigating violations committed by pawn/secondhand businesses, and completing written reports and testifying in court as necessary. Specific duties in the SONET Unit include: analyzing and conducting a risk assessment on sex offenders who recently moved to Mesa, investigating and researching information received from the NCMEC to build the case and allow sworn detectives to take action, performing routine address verifications on low level Registered Sex Offenders (RSOs), managing Offender Watch program, and processing court document requests.

Specific duties in the Special Victims Unit include: researching and investigating "cold cases", reviewing and determining proper dissemination of summary reports and school reports received from the DCS, assisting other agencies with collection of sexual assault examination kits, performing audits on the medical suite equipment, periodically conducting online searches for persons who are unable to be located to allow detectives to continue working the case, locating individuals in a condensed timeframe for specific court cases, creating and managing a spreadsheet and timeline for incoming tips for large-scale cases, and creating photo lineups. Some assignments will assist with subpoenas and court order processes, prepare numerous teletypes, assist national law enforcement agencies during the course of an investigation, and require a willingness to respond to call-outs at night for large scale investigations. This position is responsible for performing other related duties as required.

Police Investigator II is a civilian classification that performs work of a quasi-police nature. Work requires considerable independence, initiative, and judgment in performing the investigations required. Supervision is typically received from a sworn employee who reviews work through direct observation, reports, meetings, and results achieved.

Police Investigator II is distinguished from Police Investigator III by the latter's greater responsibility of investigating felony crimes and filing charges. Police Investigator II is distinguished from Police Investigator I by the former's greater degree of investigatory work and the processing of cases from beginning to end. This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Qualifications & Requirements Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. Minimum Qualifications Required.

Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED. Good (1 - 3 years) public contact experience in a law enforcement/public safety environment. Special Requirements.

Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation is required. Candidates given a conditional job offer will be required to successfully complete a psychological evaluation.

Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment/pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures. Preferred/Desirable Qualifications.

Good (1 - 3 years) investigation experience in a law enforcement/public safety environment preferred. Some (6 months - 1 year) experience utilizing a computer to enter and retrieve information is preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking skills are desirable.

Link to Job Description http://apps.mesaaz.gov/JobDescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs3928.pdf