Sheriff’s Office-Investigations Detective

Job Description

Sheriff’s Office-Investigations Detective | Park County Government

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Park County Government, located in Park County, CO, within the Sheriff’s Office. This department provides essential law enforcement services to the community, ensuring public safety and order. This detective position is crucial for specialized law enforcement, focusing on the investigation of crimes and narcotics trafficking, directly contributing to maintaining a secure environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time, Shift-based (12-hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, and nights)
• Location: In-person, Park County, CO

• Team: Works within the Sheriff’s Office investigations division, collaborating with other investigators and reporting to a Detective Sergeant.
• Mission: Solves and prevents crimes, addresses narcotics trafficking, and manages related law enforcement problems through specialized investigative work.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Investigate Major Crimes: Responds to and supervises major crime scenes, leading investigations and diligently searching for and preserving forensic and physical evidence.
• Conduct Follow-Up Investigations: Performs skilled investigative work on alleged crimes against persons and property, ensuring all necessary follow-up actions are completed.
• Execute Surveillance & Undercover Operations: Performs surveillance duties and patrols in civilian clothing, develops and maintains informative contacts, and conducts undercover investigations as necessary.
• Foster Inter-Agency Collaboration: Liaises with internal department members and external law enforcement agencies within and outside the county, facilitating information exchange for criminal investigations.
• Provide Field Training: Mentors and provides on-the-job training to other investigators, sergeants, and deputies during the course of conducting investigations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess current POST certification in the State of Colorado; hold a valid Colorado Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record; demonstrate knowledge of proper law enforcement principles, procedures, practices, and criminal investigation methods.
• Experience: Three years of progressively responsible law enforcement related experience.
• Skills: Ability to make timely decisions under critical or stressful situations; capacity to understand and exchange verbal and written instructions and maintain a calm demeanor when dealing with distressed individuals; proficiency in the use of law enforcement vehicles, firearms, related equipment, and self-defense techniques.