Knowledge, skills, and abilities required at the previous levels, AND:
Knowledge of:
- Applicable federal and State laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures; criminal law to include
court procedures, laws of arrest, drug enforcement, rules of evidence, search and seizure, the rights of
citizens, appropriate enforcement actions, and testifying in court; functions and practices of various law
enforcement and criminal justice agencies; Appropriate use and care of equipment.
- Investigative and interviewing principles and techniques required; basic psychology, human relations and
interactions, and body language to assess and select appropriate communication methods when dealing
with deviant, emotional, or aggressive behavior; effects and detection of substance abuse; community
service organizations and resources.
Ability to:
- Conduct surveillance activities using appropriate equipment and techniques; research complex technical
matters; assist in the development of agency goals, objectives, and operating policies and procedures.
- Maintain familiarity with assigned geographical areas; stay informed and aware of individuals and places
suspected of illegal activity and/or potential problems; analyze routine and emergency situations and
develop a logical course of action; operate a motor vehicle under normal and adverse road, weather, and
traffic conditions.
- Secure facts by personal contact, observation, and checking records; identify and carry out appropriate
enforcement action; coordinate activities with other law enforcement agencies; conduct interviews to
obtain information; organize information and data; provide in-service training to staff.
- Enforce laws, investigate accidents/incidents/crimes, prepare detailed forms, reports, and diagrams, obtain
subpoenas and warrants, and testify in court; read and interpret laws, regulations, and procedures; read
blueprints, maps, diagrams, and schematics.
