Task Force Officer
Deadline August 5th, 2024, by 8:30 am CST
Northwest Narcotics Task Force Officer – Special
Assignment
Position Opening Announcement
Announced July 19th, 2024 Release Type: Internal & External
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POSTING**************************
The McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications
for one (1) open position for the special assignment as a Detective on the
Northwest Narcotics Task Force.
Pay Classification: C41 Step 1 (Starting pay is $36.50/hour
($79,716.00 annually) (depending on applicant experience.)
Scheduled Hours: 84/ Bi-weekly (Hours worked are dependent on
the need of personnel by the NWNTF Coordinator)
Stand-by Notice: None
Position Status: If candidate assigned to the position,
voluntarily withdrawals from the position or is removed from the position by
McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office or the Northwest Narcotics Task Force
Coordinator, the candidate will be reassigned to a division based on the needs
of the agency and may not retain the position as Detective.
External applicants will need to fill out and complete the
agency application. Please go to www.mckenziesheriff.net/careers
and click on Task Force Officer Tab. Fill out the contact card at the bottom of
the posting.
An application link will be sent via email from Guardian
Alliance (application/background software). The application will need to be
completed no later than 8:30 AM on Monday, August 5th, 2024, or the applicant
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 are required along with completing
the application
1.
Letter of interest. (NOTE: A minimum of two (2)
pages is required. Do not exceed three (3) pages. Font: Calibri. Font Size: 11):a.
Addresses the following areas i.
Required Knowledge ii. Required Experience and Training iii. Required Abilities iv. Working Conditionsb.
Answers the following questions: i.
Why should you be assigned to the NWNTF? ii. What experience do you have investigating
narcotics related crimes? iii. Explain how you would use this position to
positively impact the community. 2.
Three (3) example of case reports written by the
applicant for review by the executive board, or designees, to showcase report
writing abilities. 3.
One (1) letter of recommendation from a
supervisor. Timeline: 1. Applications will be accepted until 8:30am on
Monday, August 5th, 2024.
2. A full background investigation will be conducted on
External applicants only.
3. Northwest Narcotics Task Force Executive Board or its
designees will conduct a secondary interview prior to appointment to the
Northwest Narcotics Task Force.
Tasks
include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinate law enforcement efforts with fellow officers to build a team
environment while working toward short-term and long-term goals.
- Investigate violations of state and federal law regarding narcotics and
other controlled substances.
- Participate in undercover operations; maintain surveillance of suspects
to detect modus operandi.
- Observe and photograph narcotic purchase transactions to compile evidence
and protect undercover investigators.
- Arrest narcotic offenders.
- Obtain statements for prosecution of offenders and appear in court to
testify as a witness.
- Travel to other cities or states to facilitate an investigation.
- Maintain up to date investigation files and reports within departmental
standards. Keep immediate supervisors informed about progress in investigations
and request assistance when needed.
- Search computer and files for information such as: criminal history,
license plate numbers, other data.
- Submit written reports containing charges and evidence to the appropriate
court.
- Interview witnesses and interrogate suspects; obtain signed statements
and affidavits; prepare investigative reports and case records; present reports
in a clear, understandable manner.
Required Knowledge:
Modern
investigation techniques and practices including identifying, documenting,
collecting, and preserving relevant evidence; must have superior oral and
written skills; knowledge of North Dakota Century Code and all current laws
which have a direct or indirect effect on law enforcement; departmental weapons
and be able to qualify with these weapons; Basic Peace Officer standards of
conduct and public relations; and community policing principles.
Required Abilities:
Must be
physically fit in order to perform all required law enforcement duties; work
any shift or extra assignment that is required; think and act properly in
emergency situations while using common sense and proper professional police
training; learn police code and operation of a two-way radio; explain to the
public the laws and ordinances in a respectful manner; meet the psychological
standards of the department; operate motor vehicles at high rates of speed
using defensive driving techniques; and must be knowledgeable of the proper
procedures for criminal investigations.
Working
Conditions:
The Northwest Narcotics Task
Force Officer may be required to walk, run, stand, stoop, crawl, or sit for
prolonged periods of time; lift heavy objects or people; overcome the
resistance of a suspect; and the ability to work in extremely hot conditions during
the summer and freezing conditions during the winter. Dangerous conditions may
become evident at crime and accident scenes which could result in permanent
injury or death.
Other
Requirements:
Must be able to pass a thorough
background investigation, drug/alcohol screening, and administrative staff
review.
Regular attendance required.
As an
employee of the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office includes the following:
Essential Duties include but are not limited to:- Patrols an assigned
district in a patrol vehicle on assignment for the purpose of observing
the area for possible criminal activity or other conditions that could endanger
public safety, investigating complaints, and enforcing laws; maintains
high visibility.
- Responds to emergency
calls, such as robberies, burglaries, kidnapping, assaults, murders, and
practices safety procedures in answering and responding to calls.
- Investigates and
reports accidents, dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic
lights, or other hazardous conditions.
- Investigates crimes,
interviews witnesses, complainants, and victims; and gathers physical
evidence and preserves for court; conducts follow up investigations as
needed.
- Apprehends arrests and
detains criminal suspects and law violators when necessary; follows proper
procedures when making arrests. Enforces all Federal, state, and
local laws and regulations.
- Serves warrants, summonses,
subpoenas, civil and other official papers.
- Serves as witness in
court and provides evidence in court as required.
- Performs other duties
of a similar nature or level.
Knowledge:- Preparing reports and
record keeping
- Working knowledge of
human behavior and various social, economic, and cultural backgrounds
- Use of firearms, radio
equipment, physical control devices, electric and electronic controls
- Ability to apply
common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written,
oral, or diagram form
- Ability to deal with
problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
- Ability to safely
operate a motor vehicle
- Willingness and desire
to learn new and challenging tasks
Skills:- Attending to multiple
activities and sources of input simultaneously
- Communicating
tactfully and courteously with others
- Thinking quickly,
calmly, and clearly in emergency situations
- Compiling,
maintaining, processing, and preparing a wide variety of records and
reports
- Maintaining confidentiality
of sensitive and legally protected information
- Assessing,
prioritizing and determining appropriate response levels for law
enforcement and related emergency situations
Physical Requirements:- Positions in this
class typically require reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking,
hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
- Moderate work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of
force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise
move objects, including the human body. Moderate work involves moving
most of the time. Jobs are moderate if walking and standing are
required frequently, and all other moderate criteria are met
- Incumbents may be
subject to travel.
Deadline August 5th, 2024, by 8:30am CST
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