Performs investigative law enforcement work for a department of assignment. Work involves investigating crimes and complaints, securing evidence, and apprehending and preparing prosecution of criminal offenders. Employee is responsible for investigating various misdemeanor and felony offenses such as robbery, assault, larceny, homicide, arson, fraud, forgery, rape, and crimes against children. Employee is subject to the usual hazards of investigative and general law enforcement work. Locates witnesses and victims; reviews all cases and ensures that all evidence and witnesses are in report.  Orders evidence as needed; contacts all officers and interviews or follows up with regarding case work. Sets up necessary equipment to examine evidence; burn copies and print pictures for lawyers. Prepares and serves subpoenas for the parties, medical records, and documents. Provides security for attorneys and witnesses; makes arrests as necessary. Answers or responds to inquiries related to investigations or cases as necessary.

 Completion of some college level course work required for this position. Minimum two years directly related experience required; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.