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Investigations Specialist

Salary

$19.29 - $22.90 Hourly

Location

Boise, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

23 -07197

Department

Police

Division

Police Finance

Opening Date

07/07/2025

Closing Date

7/28/2025 12:00 PM Mountain

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Summary Statement

The Boise Police Department is seeking dedicated and detail-oriented professional to join our team as an Investigative Support Specialist. This vital civilian position provides administrative and technical support to detectives working in violent crimes, narcotics, property, and financial crimes. You'll serve as a key liaison between the department, crime victims, the public, and partner agencies—helping ensure clear communication and accurate case tracking.

Essential Functions

Provides support to detectives assigned to cases by conducting preliminary interviews with victims and witnesses, determining the information needed, conducting research and creating information packets and files. Tracks progress of cases and archives records, ensuring detectives have the most up-to-date information. Proactive in gathering relevant information to assist in ongoing investigations, including reviewing and analyzing complex and large amounts of data to identify pertinent evidence. Performs basic crime analysis duties, including constructing timelines, link charts and electronic forensic interpretation and intel gathering. Uses social media platforms to gather suspect and victim information. Investigates subjects' initial intel using multiple databases, both internal and external.

Acts as a liaison with crime victims, the general public and other agencies involved in cases. Responds in the field to assist with ongoing investigations and meet with victims or witnesses. Analyzes and collects relevant information and evidence, which may involve some basic CSS duties such as logging and packaging evidence. Provides information to citizens regarding the status and the processes involved in cases. Interprets state, city and department policies, codes and regulations. Prepares packets and/or provides referrals and information regarding resources to assist victims of crimes.

Provides statistics for management review. Updates and maintains information in a variety of agency-specific databases. Compiles statistics and reports of activities and cases. Prepares graphs, charts and tables for presentations.

Processes financial activities for the section. Receives money and prepares documentation for department financial staff. Audits money received or disbursed, ensuring the accuracy of current balances. Orders necessary supplies and equipment. Prepares invoices for payment by department financial staff. Tracks grant money and creates bills for reimbursement.

Coordinates with outside agencies to provide and collect information needed to process cases. Ensures all agencies involved have appropriate paperwork for relevant cases. Submits all paperwork for cash and vehicle seizures and forfeitures to the Ada County Prosecutor's Office and maintains files throughout the civil forfeiture process.

Provides general administrative support to the unit. Answers phones, processes interoffice mail, orders office supplies, logs and files various information. Creates and proofreads correspondence and reports. Attends meetings, takes and distributes meeting notes.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

High school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience providing administrative support in law enforcement or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Knowledge of: law enforcement practices and procedures; case management processes; interaction between law enforcement, attorneys and the courts; and computer usage including related software.

Ability to: demonstrate good attention to detail; work independently and use initiative and sound judgment; maintain a high degree of confidentiality; interact with members of the public and other agencies in a professional and courteous manner; conduct fact-finding interviews and research using a variety of sources, determining the relevance of the information; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance, including creating detailed and effective reports and documents; and perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

College coursework in criminal justice or a related field.

Four years of experience working with victims of crime.

Licensing And Other Requirements

Valid state-issued driver's license.

National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six months of hire.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

Driving Record Check

Polygraph Exam

Boise Police Department Criminal Justice Information System Background Check (BPD CJIS)

Drug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.

This position is required to exercise custodial responsibility for illegal drugs or precursors.

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is rarely lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds. Also, the employee is rarely pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Employees will sit and stand. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to bodily fluids.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

+ ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family

+ Low-cost dental and vision options.

+ Post-employment health savings account.

Retirement and Investment Plans:

+ PERSI retirement benefits

+ 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.

+ 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

+ Up to $500 cash per year for participants.

+ Alternative transportation incentives.

Paid Leave – City employees receive generous paid leave:

+ 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City

+ 12 paid holidays every year

+ 8 hours of sick leave per month

+ 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

+ Basic Life insurance at no cost to you

+ Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

+ Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Supplemental Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Disability Insurance

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Free local bus pass

+ Corporate discount programs

+ AFLAC

+ Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org