Criminal Investigator

[Job Title: Narcotics Investigator (Lieutenant) [Department: Sheriffs Office [FLSA: Grade: [ Safety Sensitive Job: Yes [ Security Sensitive Job: No [Note: Statements included in this description are intended to reflect in general the duties and responsibilities of this job and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive. The employee may be assigned other duties that are not specifically included. [Relationships [Reports to: Chief Investigator (Major) [Subordinate Staff: None [Other Internal Contacts: All County Departments [External Contacts: General Public; Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA); Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR); Alabama Department of Public Health (DPH); Alabama Department of Corrections (DOC); State Task Force; Local Law Enforcement Agencies; District Attorney; Court Clerk; Judges; Pawn Shops; Scrap Yards; Second Hand Stores; Local Businesses; Forensic Labs; Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF); Department of Homeland Security (DHS); Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); Secret Service; U.S. Marshals; Vendors [Job Summary [Under the supervision of the Chief Investigator, the employee performs a full range of duties related to drug/narcotics investigations, to include evidence collection and case building. The employee may work as part of an area-wide task force with multiple discipline and organization members. The employee completes investigative reports related to the investigations and prepares and presents education programs. The employee ensures equipment and uniforms are maintained. Employee also performs other law enforcement duties as assigned. Independent judgment, initiative, and understanding must be exercised in interpreting orders, rules, and regulations in conducting investigations. Work is usually performed in accordance with well-defined procedures. [This job classification is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to a pre-employment background check and random drug screenings. [Essential Functions **[ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:[ The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. [ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Narcotics Investigation. The employee performs the full range of investigatory duties as related to narcotics, ensuring that the evidence is collected lawfully and that cases are successfully built for prosecution. ]{arial",sans-serif"=""} ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}**]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""} Responds to narcotics crime scenes. Develops cases based on tips and self-generated; develops probable cause. Assists drug infested neighborhoods by actively pursuing known people involved with narcotics.