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Under general supervision this position is responsible for providing impartial investigations of complaints of alleged police misconduct which are filed with the Office of Police Oversight. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Interprets Federal, State, and local laws/ordinances concerning police conduct.
- Aid complainants filing complaints with the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) and provide referrals to other appropriate oversight departments or agencies as necessary.
- Monitor, review, and conduct administrative Investigations of both internal and external complaints filed with the OPO related to police misconduct jointly with Austin Police Department (APD) Internal Affairs Division.
- Develop, plan, organize, and conduct in-depth reviews and analyses of sensitive deadly force incidents, including officer-involved shooting and critical incidents to ensure investigations are handled. appropriately and in compliance with the Austin Police Department protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Formulate objective recommendations based on critical analysis and deliver to both OPO and APD Leadership.
- Independently assess APD, including Internal Affairs division records, reports, findings in accordance with established OPO standards and guidelines.
- Monitors and reviews Internal Affairs investigations of citizen complaints by participating in interviews and reviewing evidence to ensure the investigation is thorough and fair.
- Prepare and present a variety of complex written reports to City leadership, City Council, Boards and Commissions and Community Police Review Commission.
- Confers with involved parties to discuss resolution of complaints.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of conducting an investigation including conducting interviews, research and data investigation, analysis of information, and preparing thorough and objective recommendations.
- Knowledge of principles, interpretation, and administration of applicable polices, City Code, State, and Federal regulations and guidelines.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply principles and practices of public administration including the maintenance of public records and treatment of confidential information.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Ability to interview effectively and analytically.
- Ability to define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop sound, independent conclusions, and recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, rules, and policies.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex laws and regulations and evaluate and review complaints.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and files.
- Ability to use tact and diplomacy in interviewing individuals from diverse backgrounds while remaining calm and impartial during sensitive, confrontational, and stressful situations.
- Ability to meet critical deadlines, manage time effectively and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, present information, and recommendations clearly and persuasively in public setting.
- Ability to collaborate with communities of color and people traditionally underrepresented in local decision-making; facilitate inclusive participation in programs and activities; communicate cross culturally.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with peers.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or a related field plus two (2) years of professional paid experience in civil or criminal investigation or related field where the responsibility includes evidence gathering, evidence evaluation, and disposition recommendations.
- Graduation with a master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Must complete Department approved Interview and Investigative Administrative training.
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