Police Detective

Job Description

Job Title

Position Title: Police Detective  

Location: Detroit Public Schools Community District Public Safety Department  

Salary: $27.56/hourly

Reports to: Detective Lieutenant  

Bargaining Unit: Teamsters 

Benefits Eligible: Yes 

Telecommuting Eligibility: Not eligible for telecommuting

In accordance with the Agreement between Teamsters, and the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit, the following vacancy is announced. 

Position Summary:

Detectives are plainclothes investigators who gather evidence, investigate crimes, and violations of State and Federal Laws. They conduct interviews, examine records, observe the activities of suspects, and execute search warrants. Detectives conduct interviews to obtain statements from complainants, witnesses, and suspects.  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must possess great communication skills and be tactful when dealing with others 

• Must be self-motivated and accountable 

• Must be computer proficient (Microsoft office suite, TLO, TALON etc) 

• Must be MCOLE's Certified 

• Must be able to interpret and apply complex laws and testify in a Court of Law 

• Must be available to be On Call at least once or twice a month 

• Must be able to work alone or in a group at times with minimal supervision 

• Must be able to effectively plan and organize workload, and prioritize task completion to meet schedules and deadlines  

• Must be able to tag evidence and other property properly  

• Must be able to provide all details of assigned Investigations to Supervisor 

• Must record and maintain all files for various suspects and provide an update to supervisors in a timely manner 

• Maintain communication with the victim(s) and keep current file with address, phone, and place of employment  

• Must be able to analyze and maintain a record of all evidence and maintain files on all investigations to be presented in court 

Essential Functions: 

1. Coordinate cases, plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion 

2. Maintain case files, prepare reports, and compose correspondence relative to Investigations  

3. Ensure the promptness and accuracy of submitted Investigations 

4. Testify in court as an expert witness 

5. Communicate information clearly and concisely 

6. Work with other Law Enforcement Agencies, and the Prosecutors Office  

7. Conduct criminal investigations ranging from crimes against person(s) and property, to sex crimes, burglary, threats or homicide and the ability to make arrest when necessary  

8. Knowledge of laws and Law Enforcement within the Detroit Public Schools  

9. Knowledge of how to deal with juvenile and adult offenders 

10. Knowledge of DPSPD employee policy and procedures, rules, regulations, and directives¿ 

11. Knowledge of DPSCD Core Values 

12. Basic interview skills and ability to grow as an Investigator 

13. Possess great communication skills and be tactful when dealing with others 

14. Interpret and apply complex laws and testify in a Court of Law 

Security Clearance: 

Internal Applicants 

If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District sworn Public Safety Officer, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.  

External Applicants 

In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.¿¿ 

Method of Application: 

Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered. 

Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's prior employer(s) prior to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.  

Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] or phone at (313) 873-6897. 

DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, citizenship, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions opportunities. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240-4377 or detroitk12.org/compliance.