Internal Affair Agents I

Under general supervision, performs specialized  investigations  into  the  background  and  personnel characteristics of  persons  seeking  employment  and  investigates  complaints  filed against  employees  of the Virgin  Islands Police Department.
An employee in this class may work independently or as a part of a team gathering, verifying and reporting information. Supervision is received from a Supervisory Internal Affairs Agent, through discussions, conferences, and analysis of report submitted. Work is performed in accordance with established guidelines.
 

DUTIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):

• Conducts pre-employment and criminal background investigations of all candidates seeking employment in the Department.
• Investigates complaints against employees of the Virgin Islands Police Department.
• Investigates complaints concerning theft, misconduct, misuse and damage to departmental property as well as other violations of federal and state laws and departmental rules, regulations, and policies.
• Gathers, organizes and evaluates data from various sources, utilizing research methods and interviewing skills to compile investigative reports.
• Responds to Internal Audit findings.
• Provides expert testimony in administrative hearings and in criminal court.
• Prepares comprehensive and detailed reports of investigation and maintains extensive case file documentation.

Associate Degree in Law Enforcement or a related field, plus two (2) years' experience as an Investigator/Interviewer or related position;
OR
High School Diploma or equivalent and four (4) years' experience as an Investigator/Interviewer or related position.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of or ability to qualify for a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the Virgin Islands. (Must have operator's license by end of training period).
• Candidate must be a citizen of the United States of America and a resident of the Virgin Islands for at least one year.
• Must successfully complete all aspects of the pre-employment tests to include, but not limited to agility, medical, comprehensive background investigation, psychological evaluation and polygraph.
• Successful completion of training requirements administered by the Police Academy to acquire Peace Officer Status.

FACTOR 1- KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of investigative and interviewing techniques.
• Ability to conduct thorough, probing interviews with appropriate individuals (i.e. witnesses, complainants, suspects, and victims) who may have knowledge of the violations committed.
• Ability to conduct thorough analysis of records for violations and noncompliance in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to compile factual and un-bias information.
• Ability to analyze and investigate complaints and information and determines thoroughness and legitimacy.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information and/or data and convert it into written reports.
• Ability to elicit information tactfully.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a consistent high quality, customer-focused orientation when conducting business and providing services to the public, internal and external customers.