Investigator - Suffolk County Sheriff's Department : Job Details

Investigator

Suffolk County Sheriff's Department

Job Location : Boston,MA, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-09T01:15:01Z

Job Description :

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts criminal investigations as assigned by the Assistant Deputy Superintendent (ADS) of SID. Works with other law enforcement agencies as needed. Performs related work/assignments as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general direction of the Assistant Deputy Superintendent of SID and the Senior Investigators.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct special and security investigations and prepares a report of findings. Maintain proper documentation of all matters reviewed by SID.
  • Participate in the daily review of matters currently before the division as required or as requested by supervisors.
  • Carry out and implement requests from outside law enforcement agencies regarding security matters with approval of the ADS of SID.
  • Prepare and write reports for investigations, collect evidence, testify at grievance or arbitration hearings.
  • Assist with pre-employment background investigations.
  • Obtain criminal complaints; testify in court, present evidence.
  • Destroy evidence, subsequent to court disposition, in accordance with Mass. General Laws.
  • Attend all training as assigned.
  • Perform such other duties and assignments as the Sheriff may assign from time to time.
  • QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Superior communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Ability to work accurately and independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to meet short deadlines.
  • Knowledge of investigatory procedures and protocols.
  • Knowledge and experience in criminal court proceedings.
  • Experience with investigations in a law enforcement agency strongly preferred.
  • Ability to interrogate inmates and staff concerning policy violations and criminal activity.
  • Ability to effectively and efficiently manage an investigation through the entire process, including but not limited to, gathering intelligence, reviewing evidence, questioning witnesses, and composing independent findings.
  • Two years of experience working in an investigative capacity, specialized training in investigations, law enforcement training, or a combination of education, experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities indicated above. Associate or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
  • Thorough knowledge of Department policies and procedures is preferred.
  • Bilingual preferred.
  • ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Regular, punctual and predictable attendance at assigned workplace and at scheduled meetings.
  • Knowledge of, compliance with, and enforcement of Department policies and procedures.
  • Review investigation files for appropriate documentation and determine appropriate action.
  • Review audio and video recordings of inmate and staff activity.
  • Conduct interviews of inmates and staff.
  • Drive a vehicle to deliver correspondence to staff.
  • Perform arrests.
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