Detective- Investigations Division

Position Opening Announcement Announced March 3, 2025 Release Type: Internal & External

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Eligibility List: None

Pay Classification: C41 (Starting at $36.50/hour ($79,716.00 annually) (depending on applicant experience)

Scheduled Hours: 84/ Bi-Weekly (Monday- Friday 0830-1630)

Stand-by Notice: The position is subject to a stand-by schedule including weekdays, weekends, and holidays. The standby notice requires the detective to restrict their whereabouts and activities in order to be available for immediate consultation or return to work. The stand-by schedule is routinely posted in advance. Detectives subjected to stand-by duty are eligible for stand-by compensation as approved by the Sheriff and McKenzie County Board of County Commissioners.

External applicants will need to fill out and complete the agency application. Please visit www.mckenziesheriff.net/careers and complete the contact card under the “Detective Position”.

An application link will be sent via email from Guardian Alliance (application/background software). The application will need to be completed no later than 4:30 PM on Monday, March 17, 2025 or the application will not be considered for the position. All documents required for this position will need to be submitted within the Guardian Alliance system.

The following documents will be required to be submitted into Guardian Alliance as part of the application process.

1. Letter of Interest in standard resume A minimum of one (1) page is required. Do not exceed three (3) pages. Font: Calibri. Font Size:11. Spacing: 1 to 1.15 spacing is acceptable.
   1. Objective
   2. Required Knowledge
   3. Required Experience and Training
   4. Required Abilities
   5. Working Conditions

2. Two (2) Example Reports for review by the selection committee, or designees, to showcase to include but not limited to: report writing examples, affidavit writing examples, investigative skills, crime scene response and processing, interview and interrogation skills, etc.
3. Two (2) or more letters of recommendation from law enforcement agency or related associate, i.e. other law enforcement agency member, state’s attorney, etc.

Process:

Following the submission deadline, a written test will be scheduled. In order to continue on to the oral interview, the applicant must receive a minimum of 70% overall score on the written test.

The written exam will include topics involving: agency investigative practices, agency policy, evidence collection, local county government, state and federal law to include juveniles, interview and interrogations, custody, case law, search and seizure, search warrants, crime scene response (to include property crimes, assaults, and death scenes), rules of criminal procedure and evidence, and missing persons.

Following the written test, an oral interview will be scheduled. The oral interview will include topics of providing an oral resume, motivation, career intentions, problem solving, and criminal investigative scenarios.

The applicant’s application, written test, and oral interview will all be scored on a weighted scale – Application (10% weighted score), Written Test (30% weighted score), Oral Interview (60% weighted score). The example reports and letter of recommendation will not be graded, but are included in the application requirements and will be reviewed to assist in selection.

The position will be awarded according to scoring and at the discretion of the Sheriff.

Typical Essential Duties and Task include, but are not limited to:

• Record the progress of investigations, maintain the informational files on suspects, and submit reports to obtain Prepare charges or responses to charges and information for court cases, according to formalized procedures. Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons. Examine records and governmental agency files to find identifying data about suspects. Prepare and serve search and arrest warrants. Maintains records of investigations.
• Conduct crime scene investigations to gather, preserve, identify, and evaluate physical Preserve, process, and analyze items of evidence obtained from crime scenes and suspects.
• Coordinate with outside agencies and serve on interagency task forces to combat specific types of Notify, or request notification of, medical examiner or district attorney representative.

• Provide testimony as a witness in Work with Prosecuting Attorneys on what information is needed to find the truth in criminal investigations.
• Prepare reports on work progress and submit reports to superior
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or

Required Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Possess knowledge of city/state/federal laws which have a direct or indirect effect on law enforcement.
• Possess experience with modern office practices, computer equipment, software,
• Possess aptitude for attention to detail and multi-
• Possess ability to maintain confidential/sensitive
• Possess accurate judgement and effective decision making under pressure and stressful situations.
• Possess proper investigatory techniques including, interview and interrogation skills, crime scene response, intelligence gathering, and best-practice evidence collection skills
• Possess superior oral and written
• Possess an ability to work efficiently and effectively with other
• Possess high initiative and resourcefulness in the investigation of criminal
• Possess a willingness and desire to continue to train and learn new and challenging
• Possess high public relations, standards of conduct, and interest in agency

Required Experience and Training:

• In addition to the minimum requirements of deputy including a valid driver’s license and ND POST license, the applicant must possess a minimum of two (2) years of law enforcement experience.
• Preferred:
  • Evidence Collection Training
  • Interview and Interrogation Training
  • Crime Scene Response Training
  • Search Warrant Preparation training
• Applicant will be required to successfully complete the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office Field Training program prior to assignment as a Detective.
• Physical requirements and working conditions:
  • Reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, driving, and repetitive Some running and extreme physical exertion may be necessary.

• Combination of Sedentary and Active Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. May be subject to travel.

Required Abilities:

• Must be physically fit in order to perform the minimum requirements of
• Think and act properly in emergency situations while using common sense and proper professional police training.
• While the position often involves sedentary work, the position will occasionally require the exertion of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human
• Respond to and work in situations with potential unfavorable conditions, to include but not limited to disturbing and unpleasant crime scenes, inclement weather, prolonged sitting, standing, or within confined spaces.