Job Description

Full Salary Range:

$72,900 - $102,100 annually

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$72,900 - $87,500 annually

Why do I see two salary ranges?

The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law is intended to improve wage transparency. The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer). The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.

City of Greeley's Total Rewards

The City of Greeley is proud to offer a robust benefits package in addition to your wages. This package includes health and wellness, retirement savings, discounted access to Greeley facilities and more.

Benefits:

This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

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Job Summary

The Criminalist works with law enforcement officials to uncover facts and evidence in criminal cases. The Criminalist is vital to the success of the Greeley Police Department and provides specialized investigative support which allows GPD to spend more time providing proactive policing services to the public. This position is a non-sworn equivalent to a Detective in the Investigations Unit. The Criminalist will work on a specific team with a primary focus on that team's mission (fraud / cyber crime, internet crimes against children, crimes against persons, gang crime, or property crimes).

Experience, Education, and Skills

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field, or POST Certified. Two to four (2-4) years of experience in law enforcement, investigations, or intelligence operations. Two to four (2-4) years of experience handling and maintaining chain of custody and integrity of evidence.
OR


Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,
AND


Possession of a valid driveraEUR(TM)s license.

Preferred

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to understand laws, judicial procedures, regulations, rules, and guidelines related to crime and evidence. Investigative and analytical skills. Ability to conduct interviews, collect evidence, and prepare reports. Ability to handle and maintain chain of custody and integrity of the evidence. Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities. Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal. Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and learn and experiment with new software and systems. Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others. Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly. Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, and make decisions. Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness. Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results. Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed. Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects. Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments. Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies. Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages. Ability to navigate a complex political environment.

Travel

Category B-Regular Local/Field Based Travel: This position requires regular travel within the County and nearby cities. Employees frequently travel to field sites, client locations, or other City buildings as part of their job duties. Access to a personal or City fleet vehicle may be required.

Essential Functions

Investigates complex criminal activities or local, federal, or state law violations. Gathers and verifies evidence through interviews and observations of suspects and witnesses or by reviewing and analyzing records and logs. Analyzes and interprets data, documents, and records to uncover evidence. Examines items of evidence to discover, preserve, identity, and collect evidence. Identifies scope, timing, and direction of investigations and justifies changes in that criteria based on findings. Compiles and reports detailed investigative findings. Completes search and arrest warrants affidavits. Provides court testimony regarding observations and determinations of criminal activity. Compiles complete and accurate written reports of findings. Communicates with law enforcement personnel of confidential information regarding ongoing criminal investigations. Communicates with attorneys and other judiciary personnel of confidential information regarding on-going criminal investigations and court proceedings. Adequately prepares for effective presentation of findings in a court setting. Keeps up to date on changes in laws and procedures. Maintains contact with other law enforcement agencies and personnel. Stays abreast of new technologies used in investigations. Prioritizes own casework. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities


N/A

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed indoors and with minimal exposure to the elements. Work is performed at a fixed workstation. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Possible exposure to electrical shock while dealing with computer-based evidence. Assists with the execution of search warrants at locations away from the station.

Physical Requirements

May lift light to moderately heavy evidence packages from one location to another. Communication skills enough to hear and convey information to/from the public via phone and in person. Operates standard office equipment requiring repetitive hand / arm movements. Vision enough to interpret computer screens and documents to assist the public and computer work assignments. Manual dexterity enough to accurately input, retrieve, and verify work assignments. Extensive work performed on a computer with repetitive data entry and retrieval.

EOE Statement:

The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.


This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training .

ADA Statement

: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.