Job Details

Detective Position

The Detective is responsible for investigating felony offenses, processing crime scenes, securing and managing evidence, and supporting successful court proceedings. This role requires strong investigative skills, sound decision-making, and the ability to engage effectively with the community, colleagues, and partner agencies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Criminal Investigations:

- Conduct skilled investigations into crimes against persons and property.

- Review police reports, conduct follow-ups, and analyze crime-trend data.

- Interview and interrogate complainants, witnesses, and suspects; obtain written or recorded statements.

- Apprehend suspects and make lawful arrests.

- Process crime scenes; secure, classify, and manage evidence; prepare and submit crime lab requests.

- Review cases for prosecution, prepare detailed investigative reports, consult with prosecutors, and testify in court.

- Maintain communication with police personnel and provide assistance during emergencies.

Evidence Custodian Duties:

- Maintain control and accountability of departmental evidence using evidence management software and barcoding systems.

- Ensure proper handling, packaging, and chain-of-custody for all evidence, including items requiring special procedures.

- Advise staff on proper evidence collection and preservation.

- Dispose of property according to established procedures once cases are adjudicated.

Community Policing & Outreach:

- Maintain strong community engagement through regular personal contact.

- Represent the department in interactions with social service agencies and community partners.

- Work collaboratively with groups and individuals to address public safety concerns and problem-solve.

- Review intelligence and statistical reports to identify and address community issues.

- Demonstrate proficiency in all levels of patrol duties as required.

Additional Responsibilities:

- Prepare various reports including investigative reports, field interrogations, DUI reports, impound forms, and more.

- Coordinate and supervise the training and development of subordinate officers.

- Collaborate with other city departments and law enforcement agencies.

- Maintain availability by radio or telephone for emergencies.

- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

- Must be a certified law enforcement officer in the State of Kansas or have the ability to obtain Kansas certification through the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC).

- Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Patrol Officer.

- Completion of at least 20 hours of training related to Criminal Investigations.

- History of completing cases and paperwork accurately and on time.

- Must be in good standing with the El Dorado Police Department or current employing agency, defined as having no disciplinary actions within the past year, a satisfactory or higher performance evaluation, and no substantiated administrative investigations within the past year.

- Must meet all requirements listed in the Patrol Officer job description.

Requirements may be waived at the discretion of the City Manager, Police Chief, or designee.

Applicants who do not meet these minimum requirements will be automatically disqualified and are asked not to attend the scheduled testing date:

21 years of age or older before hire date.

Citizen of the United States.

If military service has been rendered discharge must be honorable or equivalent.

If previous law enforcement certificate must not be revoked by the State of Kansas or any other state.

Has not been convicted, and does not have an expunged conviction for a crime which is a felony or felony level equivalent under the uniform code of military justice.

Has not been placed on diversion on or after July 1, 1995, by any state of the federal government for a crime which is a felony or its equivalent under the uniform code of military justice.

No convictions of DUI/DWI or other serious driving violation in the past 5 years.

No more than 1 DUI/DWI or other serious driving violation convictions (no time limit).

No more than