The Lieutenant - Narcotics provides leadership and supervision for Detectives, and the Community Response Team, assures the efficiency and effectiveness of personnel, and assures that the personnel maintain currency in required certification and attend scheduled training. The Narcotics Lieutenant - Investigations makes job assignments, communicates pertinent information such as changes in policy and procedure, communicates information from the shift going off-duty, and briefs oncoming shift personnel regarding information relevant to the current shift. The Lieutenant - Narcotics maintains attendance records and checks time sheets, coordinates field training for newly assigned Detectives. The Lieutenant - Narcotics performs administrative and technical work of a difficult nature including planning, organizing, developing, supervising, and managing all aspects of work of the Cherokee Indian Police Department's Investigation Division in accordance with overall Tribal objectives while complying with Tribal, State, and Federal regulations.
- This position performs all responsibilities incumbent upon a sworn law enforcement officer.
- This position performs all responsibilities incumbent upon a sworn law enforcement officer.
- Supervises, inspects, and evaluates the operations of the Criminal Investigation Division, including the direct supervision of all criminal investigators and their respective case assignments.
- Assists with the criminal investigations including interviews, interrogations, case preparation and arrest of suspects.
- Coordinate operations with other law enforcement agencies, divisions, and units.
- Prepares and implements work schedules.
- Assigns work to sergeant, detectives, and community response team, monitors caseload, reviews their work.
- Assist investigations of illegal drug activity, develop cases against suspected drug dealers, and test the suspected drugs.
- Conduct surveillance, gather intelligence, and perform undercover work to apprehend suspects.
- Keep up to date on current narcotic trends and utilize this knowledge to inform investigators.
- Provide monthly drug report to the Chief of Police.
- Analyze data to identify drug trends in drug use and sales in the communities.
- Assist in the planning and execution of search warrants, often working with SWAT or other teams, and agencies.
- Participate in raids where illegal drugs are made, stored, or sold.
- May assist in conducting interviews with informants or other individuals with knowledge of the suspects.
- Manage asset forfeiture.
- Reconcile confidential informant funds and provide a report to the Chief of Police monthly.
- Manage and maintain confidential information and protect the identity of informants.
- Prepare detailed reports on investigations, maintain accurate records of evidence.
- Promotes and assists in the development of the Police Department's long-range goals and objectives.
- Participates in the more difficult investigative narcotic problems, develops tactical plans of action, and instructs officers and supervisors on the methods to be followed.
- Prepares and distributes assignments in accordance with applicable guidelines and procedures (e.g. overtime, leave, etc.).
- Instructs, motivates, coordinates training & development, and supervises the work of narcotic detectives, community response officers and other pertinent staff on assigned watch.
- Assists in the evaluation and counseling of employees as well as makes recommendations regarding corrective actions.
- Maintains access to FBI-NCIC/SBI-DCIN, as agency TAC Officer, and a yearly Audit of same.
- Responsible for employee background investigations.
- Utilizes the Performance Management Process pursuant to Tribal policy to assist in evaluating direct reports annually, assist in setting goals and objectives, professional and personal development, and ensure compliance with appropriate certifications and licensures.
- Monitors and maintains all CIPD Narcotics standard forms, including but not limited to daily/monthly reports, and/or logbooks, according to departmental policy.
- Ensures that all CIPD property, assigned vehicles, and equipment are cleaned and maintained in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ensures officer uniforms meet requirements and regulations of the department.
- Presents stats for community meetings/events to heighten community awareness of crime trends within each community watch program.
- Monitors and updates each case in the Unit's data collection system to ensure each investigation is properly conducted. Each case monitored must indicate the following information including but not limited to, who took the first report and date of first report, the officer assigned to the case and date of assignment, each officer that the case is transferred to and date of such transfer, each and every incident report and written summaries of interviews, all evidence collected and date evidence was logged in, what charges were brought if any and the date charges brought, date of trial and final disposition of case.
- Prepares and/or ensures the accuracy of incident reports, and supplemental documents.
- Ensures officers are scheduled and notified of court appearances in Tribal, State and Federal cases.
- Maintain records on equipment, supplies, and activities of the division, and prepare recommendations on personnel, supplies, and equipment needs for the budget.
- Inspect police vehicles and other equipment for proper working order and direct correction of deficiencies.
- Instructs officers in safety guidelines both operational and tactical, including but not limited to, searching of buildings, refine car stops, searching and cuffing of prisoners, domestic service, bank drops, serving high risk warrants, and manual procedures.
- Performs all duties according to applicable safety guidelines, Tribal policy, and police department protocol.
- Directs coordinates and controls law enforcement activities for 24/7 operation.
- Will be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, and rotating on-call schedule to include being on-call 24/7
- Maintain current knowledge of Federal, State, and Tribal laws related to property/evidence management.
- Supervises the operation and maintenance of authorized evidence and property storage facilities.
- Maintains integrity, security, custody and control over all property and evidence seized until a disposition through the criminal justice system has been reached.
- Oversees the internal audits for the property and evidence facilities, to ensure agency protocols are being followed.
- Apply research/analytical skills to identify problem area and make recommendations for program improvement.
- May be asked to Investigate Internal Affairs, Administrative Investigations, and Citizen Complaints.
- Communicates with the general public, coworkers, subordinates, or others to provide direction and training, explains departmental policies and procedures, laws, ordinances, codes, etc., resolves complaints and personnel matters, and gathers and disseminates information.
- Will be required to work varied hours and shifts including but not limited to days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and rotating on-call schedule to include being on call 24/7.
Assigns daily duties to subordinates. Determines work assignments and priorities of subordinates. Recommends disciplinary actions and promotions of subordinates to the Assistant Chief of Police. Instructs officers in department policy and informs subordinates of policy changes. Must motivate subordinates by maintaining morale and providing a professional example. Trains the investigations section in officer safety tactics and job skills. Manages manpower within the squad to ensure proper coverage of EBCI trust lands. Must also investigate and respond to citizen complaints against officers under his/her command. Must determine the need for SWAT Team intervention and forwards these requests up the levels of authority (chain-of-command). Directly supervises the work of officers on duty as assigned. Maintains all training and field orientations until trainee receives proper Federal and State certifications. Supervises Evidence Section employees. In absence of Assistant Chief of Police, reports to Chief of Police. Typically, only unusual or non-routine situations will be referred to the supervisor. Latitude for independent thinking and initiative is given in the attainment of goals and objectives.
Experience: Ten (10) years as a sworn law enforcement officer, with 5 years working in an Investigations/Detective position, and 5 years of supervision in law enforcement, 3 years of Narcotics experience.
Education: Associate’s Degree in related field required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be in lieu of degree, with required related experience of an additional: 3 years with a High School Diploma/GED equivalent.
Licenses & Certifications: Valid, insurable NC Driver’s License required. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must possess a NC Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification and Criminal Investigation Certificate (CICP) Certification. Must pass the firearms qualification with a score of 90 or above. Must pass a physical examination and psychological evaluation within 30 days of hire. Must be in good standing and remain certifiable with the North Carolina Law Enforcement Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Must be able to pass a background and be eligible to receive and maintain an adjudication by a certified adjudicator.
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