Detective - City of El Dorado : Job Details

Compensation:Hourly Rate range $21.68 - $25.00** Hourly rate may vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Compensation matrix will be applied for experience; degrees, certifications, military, etc.Benefits:KP&F Retirement with DROP eligibilityMedical, dental and vision (up to 80% paid by the City of El Dorado)**Sick & Personal leaveOpportunities for specialty assignments and trainingOn-call rotation with take home vehicleWork-Life Balance programs: military leave, civil leave, bereavement leaveOn-duty workout time, on-site workout facility and YMCA membership allowance. Good at any Greater-Wichita YMCA location ($15 a month paid by the City of El Dorado)Optional retirement options through 457(b) deferred compensation planLongevity payEMPAC Employee Assistance Program - 12 sessions covered per calendar yearVisit the page for more information.**Regular, full time employees will be eligible for health insurance benefits on the first day of the month following sixty days of full time employment. Health insurance benefits include medical, prescription, dental and vision. Join Our TeamThe El Dorado Police Department is a highly progressive and professional agency providing dedicated service to the citizens of El Dorado since 1917. Our motto Community Safety, Partners in Service states the essential purpose of the El Dorado Police Department. We protect the rights of all persons within our jurisdiction to be free from criminal attack, to be secure in their possessions and to live in peace. We have an authorized force of 27 sworn officers and we want you to join our team.Essential Functions:

• Performs skilled investigative work involving alleged crimes against persons or property.
• Reviews a variety of police related reports, conducts follow-up investigations and provides statistics related to crime trends.
• Questions or interrogates complainants, witnesses and suspects; obtains written or recorded statements, depositions, or admissions.
• Apprehends suspects and makes arrests.
• Searches crime scenes and secures evidence to be reported for classification; maintains control of stored evidence, prepares, submits and follows-up on crime laboratory requests.
• Reviews cases being prepared for trial with emphasis on the evidentiary and legal issues crucial to successful prosecution. Prepares detailed reports of activities and investigations made, consults with prosecutors, prepares case report for court action, and testifies in court.
• Maintains contact with all police personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provide general information about Department activities.
• Maintains contact with general public, court officials, and other City officials in the performance of police activities, as assigned.
• Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies or precedent.
• Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances;
• Prepares a variety of reports and records including reports of investigation, field interrogation report, alcohol influence reports, bad check form, vehicle impoundment form, traffic hazard report, etc.
• Coordinates and supervises the training, assignment, development of subordinate police officers.
• Coordinates activities with supervisors or other City departments, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the prosecuting, and Court Clerk regarding cases, policies and procedures?Evidence Custodian
• Maintains control and responsibility of departmental evidence, using evidence management software and bar coding system.
• ?Maintains an awareness of the special handling requirements of certain crime scene evidence, including preparing and packaging evidence for shipment to the crime lab for analysis, assuring for chain of custody procedures.
• ?Advisory capacity to other members of the department to assure the proper collection and preservation of evidence.

?Disposes of property after adjudication by releasing owner, destroying, or selling property according to established procedures. Community Policing :

• Maintains control and responsibility of departmental evidence, using evidence management software and bar coding system.
• Maintains an awareness of the special handling requirements of certain crime scene evidence, including preparing and packaging evidence for shipment to the crime lab for analysis, assuring for chain of custody procedures.
• Advisory capacity to other members of the department to assure the proper collection and preservation of evidence.
• Disposes of property after adjudication by releasing owner, destroying, or selling property according to established procedures.

• Establishes and maintains communication by the frequent use of personal contact with the community.
• Represents the department in continual interaction with various other social service agencies to combine all resources assuring for the best community service.

• Works with various groups and individuals to address public safety concerns providing assistance in solving problems.
• Maintains awareness of intelligence information and investigate statistical reports to identify and solve community problems.
• Based on experience and length of service, demonstrates proficiency in all levels of patrol officer duties.Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Valid Kansas Drivers License
• 21 years of age and US Citizen
• No prior felony convictions
• KLETC Certified
• ?Minimum two years experience as a Patrol Officer.
• Completed 20 hours on topics related directly to the Criminal Investigations Division.
• *Any or all requirements may be waived at the discretion of the City Manager, Police Chief, or designee???????

This job description does not exclusively outline the duties expected of the employee in this role. Employees may need to adhere to additional job-related directives and fulfill other job-related tasks upon request, adhering to relevant state and federal regulations. Some job responsibilities outlined here may be subject to potential adjustments in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.Welcome to the City of El Dorado Career Portal

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