Criminal Investigator

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

TITLE:

Criminal Investigator

DEPARTMENT:

Law & Order

SALARY:

NON CERTIFIED / PROBATIONARY

TPLEO Grade 9, Step 1 $26.62 or ($55,369.60)

CERTIFIED / PROBATIONARY

TPLEO Grade 10, Step 1 $29.39 or ($61,131.20), ACADEMY

COMPLETION / CERTIFIED, NOT FTO GRADUATE

CERTIFIED AFTER PROBATION

LEO Grade 10, Step 1 $30.93 or ($64,334.40), ACADEMY AND

FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM COMPLETION / CERTIFED

OPENS:

April 29, 2024

CLOSES:

UNTIL FILLED

CAREER STATUS:

NON-EXEMPT – Conditional upon successful 90-day

probationary evaluation and annual budget appropriations.

Attach ALL supporting documents, including: Tribal enrollment, honorable discharge, educational attainment,

professional certification, license, and other relevant documents to verify eligibility for job qualifications and

preference. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY BE SCREENED OUT.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Provides specific investigative services, associated with the standard and basic criminal investigator duties

and responsibilities with the proper operation of patrol division, legal enforcement of the Law & Order Code,

Federal Statutes and all applicable laws and ordinances.

Provides assistance to Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities and appropriate judicial

systems. Performs work in compliance of all policies, procedures and directives.

Work shifts include day shift, swing shift or graveyards, holidays, weekends and on call duty.

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Assigned shifts my change at any time to provide investigative personal in areas needed. At times flex shifts

maybe be imposed by supervisor as needed. Investigator (s) may have to cover patrol shifts when coverage

is needed or other duties assigned; such as election coverage, and special events.

SUPERVISON:

This position is under the direct supervision and evaluated by the Criminal Investigation Lieutenant, the

general supervision of the Police Captain and overall supervision of the Chief of Police, who has the final

administrative authority and command over all law enforcement operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Investigates criminal violations and prepares reports for prosecution of the offense(s) in the appropriate court

setting.

Completes investigative reports in a complete, concise, accurate, competent, and timely manner.

Performs and provides appropriate evidence collection and processing, search and arrest warrant

preparation and execution, operation plans, court document services, crime scene processing, interviewing,

interrogation, victim consultation, and other duties related to the investigation of an alleged criminal offense.

Establishes, interviews, manages, informants and Complies with Division of Special Investigations Policy and

Standard Operating Procedures. The investigator shall understand and follow the policies and procedures

of drug investigative operations. This includes managing buy money and investigative funds.

Provides satisfactory information and assistance to judicial organizations and participates in court testimony

of criminal and/or civil judicial cases.

Document crime scenes, buy taking photographs, completes photograph logs.

Provide testimony and evidence before the United States Grand Jury.

Produces emergency service reports, monthly investigative reports, activity reports, and vehicle maintenance

logs.

Completing travel reports in a timely manner. The investigator will follow and abide by the Shoshone Bannock

Tribes Policy and Procedures regarding Travel.

The investigator will complete in a timely manner all Purchasing Card usage by reconciling every month, and

follow the Shoshone Bannock Tribes policy and procedures when using the P-Card.

The Investigator will maintain equipment such as: telephones, computer terminals, software, vehicles,

defense weapons, firearms, uniforms, and surveillance equipment etc.

Completion of specific tasks as directed by the immediate supervisor, during shift, special events and

community activities.

Participates in mandatory in service training sessions.

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Works cases assigned utilizing time management skills, and prioritizing cases. All cases will be worked in

accordance within the 45 day review.

Acquires and maintains a working knowledge of emergency and human resource services and

communications available to enhance the performance of the positions duties.

Makes appropriate referrals to public services and judicial system departments.

Provides proper use of external and internal law enforcement information collection, record keeping, and

management and law enforcement communication skills.

Adheres to the Fort Hall Police Department chain of command, oath of office, code of conduct, policies,

procedures and directives.

Maintains a working knowledge of the geographical areas and cultural characteristics of the Fort Hall Indian

Reservation.

Maintains a positive and productive working relationship with employment contacts, general public,

governmental and public agencies, private organizations, co-workers, superiors and subordinates.

Maintains coordination with other divisions and personnel in an effective and efficient manner.

Adheres to confidentiality of information of the department.

Maintains work punctuality and attendance.

Responds to calls or call outs in a timely manner. (Answers issued phone when called.)

Assists persons in all types of emergency situations.

Operates department vehicle in a safe and legal manner.

Maintains an organized, clean work vehicle. This includes: Emergency equipment, (light and or siren) oil

changes, tire rotations, tune ups, windshield repair and battery checks.

Maintains a clean and organized work station.

Performs patrol officer duties and responsibilities as directed or assigned.

Attends and graduates from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Criminal Investigation Training

Program at Glynco, Georgia or other designated similar course that is acceptable to BIA standards.

Passes and maintains a firearms course with a minimum score of 70%.

All Investigators must be medically fit to receive a five second Taser exposure and be certified with the Taser.

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Must be self-motivated and able to stay on task and work with little supervision.

Must be able to adapt quickly to change(s).

Projects a professional attitude and appearance.

To qualify as a Certified Criminal Investigator, applicant must have at minimum of three (3) years prior

experience as a Certified Officer or Investigator, AND a graduate from the Federal Law Enforcement Training

Center / Criminal Investigation Training Program (FLETC CITP) or BIA recognized certification. Employees

must have a good employment record with prior agency.

The applicant cannot have any previous candor, Giglio or credibility issues that may affect testifying or

presenting evidence in a court setting.

A Non-Certified applicant is an entry-level hire who does not have a basic CITP certificate and needs to

attend FLETC (Federal Law Enforcement Training Center) for the United States Indian Police Academy or

USIPA Criminal Investigation training.

**Non-Certified Investigators will remain on probation for a minimum of one year or until successful

completion of a certifiable Criminal Investigation Academy recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs

Law Enforcement Division. The investigator will have to pass a field training program by a certified

Field Training Officer to successfully complete the probation period.

*Employees will be eligible for medical / leave benefits after a favorable evaluation score of 3.0 or

higher, after the first 90 days of hire.

MUST MAINTAIN STRICT CONFIDENTIALITY OF ALL INFORMATION PROCESSED THROUGH THE

DEPARTMENT INCLUDING RECORDS, REPORTS, DOCUMENTS, CONVERSATIONS, ETC. A breach of

confidentiality will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination from

employment.

Conducts self with a professional mannerism that will bring credit to the Tribal Government.

Performance Standard shall include but not be limited to:

Ability to maintain dependable attendance and reliability

Efficient use of public skills to provide quality customer service

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with staff

Ability to work independently with little supervision

Demonstrated knowledge of practices and procedures utilized in environment

Duties and responsibilities will include other activities and areas as needed to carry out position

Functions.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT:

(One-time In-Grade Step Increase) is available for career status employees who become certified trainers in

a particular field after certification requirements are met, e.g.: Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor,

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Taser Instructor, etc. Certified Trainers are required to maintain certification and perform the required duties

in order to keep the in-grade step Increase wage.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a high school diploma or GED.

Must have graduation from Basic Police Academy. (POST, FLETC etc.) OR

Bachelors of Science Degree in Police Science, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work or Related Fields

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Must have had no felony convictions, Must have no misdemeanor convictions in the past (8) years,

including DUI. Must have no convictions involving sex crimes, violence, controlled substance or crimes of

deceit. Must not be under investigation, indictment or on trial for any criminal offense, or convicted of any

Domestic Violence offense or any offense involving a firearm or weapons. Applicant must be able to pass a

criminal background check to demonstrate applicant’s eligibility and suitability in compliance with Tribal, state

and federal laws.

Preferred:

Bachelors of Science Degree in Police Science, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work or Related Fields

Three years patrol officer experience

May be given a psychological, polygraph, written, fitness, medical and drug screen as a pre-condition and

continuous requirement of employment.

Must demonstrate ability in interpreting and applying laws, regulations, resolutions, and policies.

Employment history must prove creditability and dependability.

Self-starter, completes tasks in a timely manner and must possess ability to work independently with little or

no supervision. After completing or having completed the Criminal Investigation Training program the

employee must be able to put together a detailed case for prosecution with little or no supervision.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to understand and execute a variety of complex written and oral instructions.

Past employment must demonstrate exceptional organizational capabilities.

Applicants with knowledge of the Privacy and Freedom of Information Act and other laws applicable to the

position are preferred.

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Qualified Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Member/Indian and Veterans Preference will apply in compliance with

the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ Personnel Manual.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION CRITERIA

Instructions: You must turn in all supporting documents to be eligible for this position you are

applying for.

A complete application must be submitted to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Human Resource Department,

P.O. Box 306, Fort Hall, Idaho 83203. Applications can be found online at www.sbtribes.com. Applications

can be sent via email to recruitment@sbtribes.com or faxed to 208-478-3950 and are accepted until 5PM on

the closing date.

Submit a copy of all supporting documents to be eligible for the position you are applying for. For example:

Driver’s License, Tribal ID, High School Diploma/GED, Degree or professional credentials, and other

supporting documents that verify required qualifications.

Telephone calls are not accepted in place of an employment application or letter of interest.

Applicants who have a current application on file, please submit a letter of interest for each position in which

you want to be considered for. The letter should address how you meet each qualification.

Preference will be given to Shoshone-Bannock Tribal member applicants who provide a copy of their tribal

enrollment card. Non-enrolled members and other Indian tribal members must provide a Certificate of Indian

Blood (CIB) to receive preference.

Preference points will also be given during the interview process to veterans who provide documentation of

a DD-214.

Applicants being considered for employment or a political appointment must submit to a pre-employment

alcohol and drug screen prior to being hired or appointed. Refusal to take the test will render the applicant

ineligible for employment or political appointment.

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes will conduct an employment background check on new employees to ensure

suitability for the position applied for.

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