CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE TECHNICIAN I/II

  • CITY OF VENTURA, CA
  • 501 Poli Street, Ventura, California
  • Mar 08, 2024
Full Time Criminology and Forensics Engineering
  • Salary: $62,587.20 - $84,468.80 Annually USD

Job Description

THE POSITION

The City of Ventura is hiring! We have immediate vacancies for the position of Criminal Investigative Technician I/II with the Ventura Police Department. The Criminal Investigative Technician I/II are non-sworn (" civilian ") positions which perform routine (I-level), or complex (II-level) and specialized investigative liaison duties involved in the enforcement of municipal, state, and federal criminal laws in support of the Police Department's investigative functions. Now is a great time to join the City of Ventura's Police Department and start a rewarding career!

The Criminal Investigative Technician I/II performs criminal investigations under the direction of sworn personnel and assists sworn detectives in the preparation of cases by completing administrative and research functions. Criminal Investigative Technician I/II may be required to testify in court and may be subject to emergency call-outs on weekends or evenings as necessary. This position may be required to work evenings and/ or weekends.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Investigates a variety of crimes in support of the enforcement of municipal, state, and federal criminal laws. These crimes may include but are not limited to violent and non-violent crimes as well as sex offenses and missing person's investigations.
  • Determines appropriate analytical methods and information-gathering processes that are relevant to the particular cases.
  • Interviews victims, witnesses and involved parties in order to understand the nature of the crime, probable causes, motives, and potential violations of criminal and civil law.
  • Assists investigators with datamining social media sites related to known criminal offenders, intelligence gathering, and researching social media sites of known suspects.
  • Prepares preservation letters to ensure the custodians of certain documents and electronically stored information preserve potentially relevant evidence.
  • Analyzes material returned from social media companies, video surveillance, data recovery, and electronic storage devices (i.e. cell phones, computers, etc.).
  • Accesses county, state, interstate, and national law enforcement records and information systems for the purpose of retrieving data.
  • Writes police reports to document findings, including supplemental reports, crime reports, and property reports. Prepares comprehensive reports to document findings including observations, actions taken, and conclusions.
  • Testifies in court and is subject to emergency call-outs as necessary. Assists with obtaining and executing search warrants. Assists with other technical analysis as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as required.


The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this position Is organized, detail-oriented and excels working as a team player. This person Is highly proficient in the latest criminal analysis and investigative techniques and possesses excellent computer, report-writing, and oral presentation skills. The ideal candidate has proven interview skills and responds diplomatically and tactfully to people of diverse backgrounds, in adverse situations.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Criminal Investigative Technician I: This is the entry-level classification in the job series. Under general supervision, incumbents perform a variety of routine investigative liaison duties. Positions are flexibly staffed and incumbents are expected to advance to the Criminal Investigative Technician II classification upon obtaining the required experience.

Criminal Investigative Technician II: This is the journey-level classification in the job series and is distinguished from Criminal Investigative Technician I by assignment of more complex and difficult investigative liaison duties. Incumbents perform the full range of duties assigned in an independent manner within established guidelines.

Candidates are required to undergo an extensive background investigation.

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Ventura Police Department

The mission of the Ventura Police Department is to protect, serve, and problem solve with our community. We are great people, providing exceptional service, and we value excellence, integrity, professionalism, respect, and transparency.

We are a family of over 250 sworn, professional staff, and volunteers that work tirelessly towards this mission each day. We accomplish this by investing in our team and building strong community partnerships through community events, neighborhood meetings, and day to day activities. We stay committed to you by maintaining trust through transparency and showcasing our commitment to excellence.

The Ventura Police Department is comprised of two divisions: Field Operations and Administration Operations.

  • The majority of our staffing is dedicated to patrol operations. Many of our special assignment teams, such as the Patrol Task Force dedicated to homeless outreach, our K9 Unit, and Traffic Unit, as well as the calming voices of Dispatch, work within the Field Operations Division.
  • Our Administration Operations includes all Investigations units, Crime Analysis, School Resource Officers, Records, and Professional Standards and Training.

Each of the members in these divisions proudly serve our city and strive to perform their best every day, treating each resident equally with respect, empathy, and dignity. Please take a moment to learn more about our community engagement opportunities , Community Crime Map , District Commanders , and the goals established in our 2020-2023 Strategic Plan.

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Benefits and Additional Information

The City offers a total compensation package that includes both a generous salary and other benefits! Refer to the benefits tab on the job posting for more information.

This recruitment is open on a continuous basis. The first review of applications is scheduled for Thursday, January 18, 2024. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed weekly and all candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the department for further consideration.

To be considered for this career opportunity, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire. For initial consideration, please submit your application and supplemental questionnaire by the first review date. Please note, the recruitment may close without notice at any time after the first review date.

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City's Career Page at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs or by clicking here Criminal Investigative Technician I/II .

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov .

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

A combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to:

Criminal Investigative Technician I: Two years of college coursework in criminal justice, political science, sociology, or a closely related field and one year of experience in investigative work or other related work within the law enforcement field.

Criminal Investigative Technician II: Two years of college coursework in criminal justice, political science, sociology, or a closely related field and three years of varied analytical and technical experience in law enforcement investigative work.

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, political science, sociology, or closely related field desirable.

License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver license and acceptable driving record are required.

APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS

Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs . It is important that your City job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire, may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.

Application Filing Deadline :

This recruitment is open on a continuous basis. The first review of applications is scheduled for Thursday, January 18, 2024. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed weekly and candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the department for further consideration.

To be considered for this career opportunity, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire. For initial consideration, please submit your application and supplemental questionnaire by the first review date. Please note, the recruitment may close without notice at any time after the first review date.

Application Review Process :

All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.

Department Selection Interview :

A select number of candidates will be invited to a panel interview process that will be scheduled once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received for this position. Selected candidates will be notified of specifics at any time after the first review date. Please note, given the current COVID-19 situation, initial panel interviews may be conducted via video teleconference. Selected applicants will be notified of specifics at the appropriate time.

The department selection interviews will be scheduled promptly after the panel interview processes completed.

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

THE ORGANIZATION

The City of Ventura operates under the Council/ Manager form of government under a charter adopted by voters in 1934, with an elected seven-member City Council. This full-service municipality is supported by 11 major City departments: City Manager, City Attorney, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police, Public Works, and Ventura Water. The City's Adopted FY 2023/2024 Budget totals approximately $428.8 million. The City Council and the City Manager are dedicated to the highest standards of integrity, public service, and innovative approaches to governing.

To learn more about the City of Ventura, please visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov and view the FY2023-24 Budget.

CITY OF VENTURA

The City of Ventura is located just north of Los Angeles County and south of Santa Barbara County and is frequently considered one of America's most desirable places to live. The City is a full-service municipality that was founded in 1782, incorporated in 1866, and serves nearly 110,000 residents within its 32 square miles. With nearly 700 employees, the City is dedicated to delivering key services to our businesses, residents, and visitors to ensure Ventura remains a fiscally stable, economically vibrant, safe, clean, and desirable community.

Locals and visitors enjoy Ventura's impressive park system that includes 32 parks and historic sites, and more than 800 acres of open green space. The City offers a remarkable year-round climate, friendly people, and a spectacular coastline. Ventura is an exciting location for a variety of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, sailing, surfing, whale watching and windsurfing. Other activities include the Channel Islands National Park, championship golf, world-class shopping, wine tours, and more. Learn more about the City of Ventura at www.CityofVentura.ca.gov

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Ventura values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the City derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in public service, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations, and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they're counting on us.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Job Address

501 Poli Street, Ventura, California United States View Map