CPOA Investigator

Investigate citizen complaints against the Albuquerque Police Department under the direction of the Executive Director.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essentialfunctions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Mustbe able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without areasonable accommodation.

1. Investigate complaints filed by citizens against personnel of the Albuquerque Police Department by conducting detailed factual interviews with aggrieved individuals filing complaints, with friendly, neutral and adverse witnesses, with police officers and managers, and with experts such as medical practitioners, law enforcement trainers, crime lab personnel, etc.
2. Write clear, concise, well organized and thorough investigative reports and forward them to supervisor for review.
3. Discuss and review progress of cases with Executive Director.
4. Conduct investigations in compliance with regard for requirements and guidelines of the current contracts between the city and the Albuquerque Police Department personnel, state statutes and all applicable law.
5. Locate citizens, such as complainants, potential fact witnesses and experts, as needed.
6. May initiate new areas of investigation after being assigned the case.
7. Locate, view and retrieve tangible evidence as required for the investigation.
8. Write comprehensive descriptive reports on work done.
9. Utilize computer in the collection of information, input of data and creation of reports and other materials.
10. Correspond and communicate with complainants, police officers, CPOA Board and others regarding citizen complaints against the Albuquerque Police Department in a patient, courteous and dignified manner.
11. Maintain office in the absence of others.
12. Participate in community outreach projects as required.
13. Conduct investigations in an objective and independent manner and to evaluate evidence and make findings without bias or concern for personal interest.
14. Adhere to high standards of both personal and professional ethical conduct.

1. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.  

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, criminal justice, or psychology; and

Five (5) years of experience in conducting law enforcement factual, civil or criminal investigations that involved gathering, analyzing and evaluating evidence, conducting interviews and documenting information in written form.

Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Must undergo and pass a police department background check.
Must sign agreement to uphold and maintain highest standards of confidentiality, personal and professional conduct.

Environmental:
Office environment; exposure to computer screens, travel.  Evening and weekend work hours as required.

Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods.