Investigator- Board of Police Commissioners

Investigator- Board of Police Commissioners

Salary

$64,505.00 - $83,232.00 Annually

Location

Detroit, Michigan, MI

Job Type

Appointed-Directors-Discretion of Mayor/Leg Body

Job Number

20261932503BOPC12441JT2

Department

Non Departmental

Division

Board of Police Commissio

Opening Date

10/14/2026

Closing Date

10/27/2026 12:00 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

3000-Detroit Police Officers Association

• Description
• Benefits
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Description

Investigator Board of Police Commissioners

Under general supervision or direction of the Supervising Investigator and/or Chief Investigator, the Investigator, in daily operations investigates citizen complaints and performs related duties as required, and attends other assignments as directed. Section 7 of the Detroit City Charter provides for civilian investigators appointed by and who serve at the pleasure of the Board of Police Commissioners. Investigators are directly accountable to the Supervising Investigator and/or Chief Investigator.

Examples of Duties

Initiate and conduct citizen complaint investigations as assigned, to include:

locating and conducting interviews of victims, witnesses, and accused persons, sworn or civilian.

Review and perform follow-up investigations, as needed, of police department investigations as assigned.

Receive and maintains record of citizen complaints

Obtains Statements, gathers reporting information, documents, and evidence as well as performs all other activities to generate information relevant to investigations.

Examines court, police, public, and governmental records needed for the investigation.

Research laws, ordinances, rules, policies, and procedures.

Attends and testifies as needed, at judicial, administrative and disciplinary hearings relating to investigations.

Conducts complaint investigations and prepares comprehensive reports of investigations.

Prepares comprehensive reports of investigations.

Performs assignments as directed by the Chief Investigator, Supervising Investigator or Board of Police Commissioners.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in the field of Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Public Administration or a

related field AND at least one (1) year of investigative experience OR

Associates Degree and at least two (2) years of college credit preferably in the fields of Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Public Administration, or a related field, AND two (2) years of investigative experience.

Valid State of Michigan Driver's License (REQUIRED)

A RESUME MUST BE ATTACHED

Supplemental Information

Interview and Writing Sample

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
• At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
• At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
• An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

01

How many years of progressive administrative support experience where use of personal computers to prepare correspondence, reports and investigation documentation?

• 1-2
• 3-4
• 4+

02

Please indicate your highest level of education completed

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• PhD/J.D.
• n/a

Required Question

Employer City of Detroit

Address Coleman A. Young Municipal Center

2 Woodward Ave ste 316

Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job