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City of Dallas · 2 days ago

Senior Investigator - Internal Affairs - Dallas Police (Civil Service)

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$85K/yr - $106K/yr

20+ years exp

The City of Dallas is seeking a Senior Investigator for the Police Department to manage complex investigations involving personnel conduct and policy compliance. The role requires conducting thorough investigations, preparing detailed reports, and collaborating with various departments to ensure adherence to legal standards and best practices.

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U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conducts and manages complex investigations into allegations of misconduct, discrimination, harassment, policy violations, and other sensitive personnel matters

Plans and executes investigative strategies, including gathering and analyzing evidence, conducting interviews with complainants, witnesses, and subjects, and preparing detailed investigative reports

Maintains accurate, confidential, and comprehensive case files for all investigations, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational requirements

Testifies in administrative hearings, civil service proceedings, or court as required

Serves as a subject matter expert and a resource to department leadership on investigative best practices, ethics, and compliance, as needed

Collaborates with Human Resources, legal, and executive staff to ensure consistent application of investigative procedures and standards

Mentors and provides guidance to junior investigators or investigative teams, as assigned

Participates in the development and delivery of training related to workplace conduct, compliance, and investigative procedures

Qualification

Investigative techniquesEmployment lawEvidence analysisCase management softwareDigital evidence collectionMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsConfidentialityMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Human Resources, or Public Administration

Twenty (20) years of experience in law enforcement conducting complex personnel and workplace investigations

Must pass an intensive background investigation and drug test

No FELONY or Class A MISDEMEANOR convictions

No Class B MISDEMEANOR convictions within the last ten (10) years

No family violence convictions

Cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for any FELONY, Class A or Class B MISDEMEANOR

Extensive knowledge of investigative techniques, employment law, and best practices in HR and administrative investigations, with a focus on law enforcement environments

Expertise in gathering and analyzing evidence, conducting thorough interviews, and preparing comprehensive investigative reports in accordance with policies and legal standards

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple investigations simultaneously, independently prioritize caseloads, and maintain strict confidentiality and impartiality throughout the investigative process

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective interaction with officers, civilian staff, community members, and leadership

Advanced computer proficiency, including use of case management and investigation tracking software for documenting, managing, and reporting on internal affairs cases

Skilled in digital evidence collection and management, including review of video footage, dispatch records, and electronic communications

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, excellent ability to gather and analyze data, write comprehensive reports in a concise format, and create and present executive summaries of completed investigations

High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to transparency, accountability, and fair treatment of all individuals

Familiarity with records management systems, public records request processing, and secure file-sharing platforms