Cold Case Investigator

Under general supervision, Investigations involves comprehensive work investigating felony crimes, including reviewing case reports, planning case strategy, preparing felony case filings, collecting additional evidence, presenting the case to the District Attorney for filing of charges, preparing court testimony for prosecution of criminal offenders. Investigations work also involves investigating various felonies, such as robbery, assault, burglary, theft, homicide, arson, fraud, forgery, sexual assault and crimes against children, and responding to inquiries from the public, compiling statistical information for other agencies and preparing activity reports. Work requires that the employee cooperate and work closely with other investigators, deputy sheriffs, line supervisors, other law enforcement agencies and the public. Employee is subject to the usual hazards of general law enforcement work. Reports to a Sergeant.

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
03/31/25
Division:
Sheriff Criminal Investigations Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

HIRING SALARY: $92,064.93 ($44.26/hr.) - $114,724.66 ($55.16/hr.)

**Pay will depend on education and experience.

Apply by: March 31, 2025

• Must be Colorado POST Certified
  
• Out of state applicants encouraged to apply. Must be able to obtain Colorado POST certification within 12 months.
  
• Minimum 5 years of experience filing criminal cases
  
• Homicide Investigation experience preferred
  
• On-call schedule required (7 weeks per year)
  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)

Conducts in-depth investigations of crimes committed in the County to determine if facts exist to support charging suspects with commission of crimes.

Examines crime scenes to determine exact nature of law violations; searches crime scenes for clues and interrogates suspects; gathers and labels evidence found; interviews complainants, victims, suspects, witnesses and other persons who may have information related to crimes or suspected criminal activity; and collects and reviews additional evidence, including polygraph tests results, lab reports, forensic reports, etc.

Prepares detailed investigation and arrest reports; presents cases to District Attorney for filing of charges; collects follow-up information as requested by the District Attorney; and prepares affidavits for presentation to judge requesting arrest or search warrants.

Reviews case reports and plans case strategy; addresses report deficiencies, developing additional evidence, witnesses, etc., as necessary.

Assembles and organizes statements and evidence for presentation in court; attends court proceedings and presents evidence and testimony; and releases evidence at conclusion of case.

Maintains records and reports of activity and case progressions; submits daily activity reports to supervising officer; meets with supervisor as necessary to discuss status of ongoing investigations; and completes and submits follow-up investigations.

Cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in conducting investigations and making arrests.

Attends seminars conferences, workshops, classes, lectures, etc., as appropriate, to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in field of criminal investigations; and attends association and professional meetings, and otherwise maintains contacts with law enforcement professionals to facilitate exchange of information.

Compiles statistical data and other information for other agencies, as requested.

Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Sixty semester hours from an accredited college or university preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

Certified as a law enforcement officer by the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, and completion of initial field training program.

Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Colorado.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, personal protection equipment, firearms, restraint devices, handcuffs, batons, first aid equipment, two-way radios, etc. Must be able to operate motor vehicles, including 4-wheel-drive vehicles. Must be able to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 35 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work may involve walking, standing, running and physical confrontation. Physical demand requirements are for Medium to Heavy Work.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments or directions from superiors.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of reports, forms, records, logs, handbooks, laws, maps, manuals, permits, etc. Requires the ability to prepare reports, forms, lesson plans, etc., using prescribed formats. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical and professional languages, including legal, counseling and law enforcement terminology and emergency response codes.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using law enforcement equipment.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as radios, firearms, etc. Must have high levels of eye/hand/foot coordination to execute a forceful arrest.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress and in emergency situations.

Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone and two-way radio.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of modern law enforcement practices, procedures and investigation techniques.

Working knowledge of County, state and federal laws relative to civil and criminal processes.

Working knowledge of the locations of streets, roads, highways and the geography of the County.

Working knowledge of modern criminal investigative practices and procedures.

Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws relative to criminal investigations.

Working knowledge of the standard practices, materials, techniques and equipment associated with criminal investigations.

Working knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.

Working knowledge of the content and purpose of legal papers and the practices involved in serving them.

Working knowledge of local laws, ordinances and state statutes pertaining to the commitment, confinement and release of prisoners.

Working knowledge of computers including, but not limited to, computer-based word processing, databases, file maintenance programs and query functions related to CCIC/NCIC, and DMV.

Capable of coordinating multi-jurisdictional investigations, involving federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

Must be able to work various assignments including but not limited to: Domestic Violence; Crimes Against Children; Economic Crimes; Elder Abuse; Covert Investigations; Crimes Against Persons; Crimes Against Property.

Ability to use common office machines.

Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment.

Skill in the use of arrest control techniques necessary to apply prescribed restraining techniques to affect an arrest.

Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergency and routine situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action.

Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in obtaining and analyzing facts and interpreting the law in specific cases.

Ability to apply interpretation of laws to specific situations.

Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.

Ability to make observations and remember names, faces, and various details.

Ability to present court testimony effectively.

Ability to exercise tact, courtesy and firmness in frequent public contact.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Education:
High School Diploma
Experience:
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Certifications:

Languages:

Category:
Sheriff's Office Sworn

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• Jefferson County Government

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