Investigator bei The School District of Philadelphia

Title: Investigator
Department: Office of School Safety
Reports To: Administrative Superior 

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?

Job Summary
Conducts investigations of a variety of violations of School District policies. Gathers, verifies and documents information on incidents involving District personnel and/or students. Attends court proceedings or hearings to provide testimony and prepares written reports detailing findings of investigative research which include objective recommendations for case disposition.

Essential Functions
• Investigates serious incidents and allegations of illegal activities such as robbery, vandalism, rape and theft involving School District personnel and/or students; examines available evidence; locates, interrogates and takes statements from witnesses, victims and suspects.
• Investigates reported violations of School District policies such as sick leave and sabbatical abuse; performs surveillance of suspected parties and reports finding to appropriate administrators.
• Develops and maintains contacts within the District Attorney’s Office, local law enforcement agencies; municipal court and probation officials, school security personnel, School District administrators and faculty.
• As required, attends court proceedings and hearings in order to provide testimony.
• Prepares detailed written reports of assigned investigations.

Minimum Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of full-time, paid, experience as a permanently appointed School Safety Officer or School Security Officer within the School District of Philadelphia.
OR
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Talent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated knowledge of:
o School District of Philadelphia regulations, policies, procedures and objectives.
o principles of criminal investigative techniques used in the School District of Philadelphia.
o the identification and preservation of physical evidence used by the School District of Philadelphia.

• Demonstrated ability to:
o obtain facts and information by interrogation and interview.                                                                                                                                              o analyze information objectively and make cogent decisions and recommendations for the disposition of cases.
o observe and record details accurately.
o communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
o establish and maintain effective working relationships

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 

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Certificate/License
• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania proper class license to operate a motor vehicle prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment.