Police-Investigations Specialist
City of Watertown
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- Location
- Watertown, WI
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 29
- 2 days ago
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About the company
City of Watertown
Government administration · 501 to 1,000 employees
What you'll do
- Receive, file, maintain, and release records related to criminal justice activities
- Provide front counter assistance to officers, the public, and other city staff
- Perform clerical duties in the Investigations Division
- Perform duties within the department's property/evidence room
- Coordinate the online sale of city property for all city departments
- Dispose of abandoned property through online auction
What you need
- Maintain confidentiality
- High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Word
- Knowledge of modern office practices
- Demonstrate proficiency in computer system skills testing
- Complete psychological, drug, and background investigation screenings
- Previous court, paralegal, or law enforcement experience (preferred)
- Education: a high school diploma
Key skills
Microsoft Wordmaintain confidentialitycomputer system skillsmodern office practices
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INVESTIGATIONS SPECIALIST-POLICE DEPARTMENT
Are you a detail orientated individual committed to serving the community? The City of Watertown is looking for a service-minded Investigations Specialist with a team player attitude to support the Police Department. If you enjoy customer service and are a record keeping all-star, check this opening out!
The Investigations Specialist supports the Investigations Division of the Police Department while performing confidential work which involves receiving, filing, maintaining, and releasing records related to criminal justice activities within the police department in accordance with open record laws and department policy. Work involves substantial phone usage, computer work, and front counter assistance to officers, the public, and other city staff.
This position is full-time position responsible for the performance of moderately complex and varied clerical duties in the Investigations Division along with being responsible for the performance of complex and varied duties within the department's property/evidence room. This position coordinates the online sale of city property for all city departments and disposes of abandoned property through online auction. This work is confidential and sensitive in nature. See the full job description below.
Qualifications: Graduation from high school or HSED equivalent, previous court, paralegal, or law enforcement experience is desirable. Applicant must be able to maintain confidentiality and have a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Word and knowledge of modern office practices. Ability to demonstrate proficiency in computer system skills testing and to complete screenings to include psychological, drug, and background investigation.
Applications, cover letters, and resumes will be accepted until Tuesday January 2nd ending at 4:00 p.m.
This position is currently under review. Starting compensation will begin at $21.83, DOQ.
Applications available online at www.ci.watertown.wi.us
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
106 Jones St. PO Box 477, Watertown, WI 53094
Monday - Friday From 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Email questions to lschwartz@watertownwi.gov
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, Employment based on Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Testing