Hybrid PROMOTIONAL - Fire Arson Investigator II bei Louisville Metro Government, KY

About the Department

MUST BE A CURRENT, REGULAR EMPLOYEE OF THE LOUISVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT. 

Essential Functions:

• Performs supervisory fire and related criminal activity investigative work
• Apprehends and directs the apprehension of persons suspected of committing arson or arson related crimes
• Under Kentucky Revised Statutes 95160, Arson Investigators have full police powers

Position Duties

• Responds to incidents as directed
• Supervises and trains subordinate personnel assigned to the Arson Bureau of the Louisville Division of Fire
• Develops work schedules and work assignments for subordinates as directed
• Assists in the direction of other personnel assigned to the Arson Bureau
• Reviews reports, fire data and files of investigations and develops strategies to deal with problems and arson trends
• Maintains records of arson investigation activities
• Makes arrests as a result of arson investigations
• Appears in court as a witness
• Directs the Bureau and its investigations during the absence of the Chief of Arson Investigation as directed
• Investigates incidents of accidental, incendiary, suspicious or undetermined origin, false fire alarms and related incidents
• Interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects involved in investigations
• Prepares evidence, records and other material for presentation in court
• Prepares and composes reports and maintains records of investigations
• Reviews and directs the investigative course in open arson cases
• Works with other city agencies to address problems with fire prone vacant structures
• Enforces all applicable laws pertaining to fire-setting and related offenses
• Participates in assignments requiring public speaking and assists community organizations in developing strategies for arson prevention programs
• Participates in Fire Company or in-service school and other training in the procedures for fire investigation and preservation of evidence as directed
• Participates in regular and off-duty details, investigations and other assignments
• Operates equipment used in the Arson Bureau for educational and instructional purposes
• Assists in investigations as directed
• Performs related work

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a current employee with two years of experience as an Arson Investigator I with the Louisville Fire Department by the date the eligibility list goes into effect
• Bachelor's degree in criminology, police administration, or related field

• Must complete firefighter recruit training and maintain basic skills
• Must work a varied schedule
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

• Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
• Communicates with individuals in person and utilizes all types of communication media
• Spends prolonged periods of time sitting, standing, walking, carrying, stooping and climbing
• Lifts and carries items weighing in excess of 100 pounds in a team setting
• Spends prolonged periods of time exposed to the elements
• Works at locations with limited or difficult access including uneven terrain

Other Qualifications

MINIMUM SALARY: $44.33/hour
FILING DEADLINE: August 20th, 2025
SALARY GRADE: U43/U022

TEST WEIGHTS:
Job Simulation: 85%
Training & Experience: 15%

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Please note that Training & Experience scores are based on the relevant (as determined by the hiring agency and Civil Service) training and experience from the last 10 years, as listed on your application and resume, as submitted. Any information that is unclear or that is not listed on your application and/or resume will not be considered in the calculation of the Training & Experience score. This also means that you should list your employment dates, including the month and year (i.e. 02/2017 to 08/2020) of employment, and number of hours worked per week.