Colorado Springs
Civilian Criminal Investigator - Elder Abuse
Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
About the Job
Investigate crimes with an underlying factual basis pertaining to at-risk adults and elders.
Job Posting Statement: This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year, and any furloughs subsequently approved.
Come explore the possibilities a career with the City of Colorado Springs can offer!
As a CCI in Elder Abuse, you will
Initiate case reports as needed.
Case review and triage of incoming calls from facilities, other institutions, and Cyber tips regarding crimes including elder abuse. Assess police response and identify services needed. Assess whether criminal case reports regarding abuse/exploitation will be initiated and completes case summary reports and case report supplements when applicable.
Handle the Special Victim Services email inbox and obtain call screens and then provide necessary information to the appropriate facilities or community partners, such as APS.
Vet calls for APS and initiate case reports if needed.
Document and follow up on potential investigative leads and communicate accurate and timely case status details with APS as needed. APS case details will be updated as new information becomes available in effort to support ongoing investigations (Criminal and/or APS).
Submit evidence to be processed to Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) Metro Crime Lab or Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for DNA analysis or other probative value.
Document and submit reports of the findings of assigned investigations in a thorough and timely manner.
Conduct field work, including victim and witness interviews, interrogations (a sworn officer must be present during a interrogation), processing crime scenes, writing search warrants and court orders, obtaining medical records, obtaining and reviewing 911 and jail recordings, and other investigative tasks as needed.
Prepare and file cases with the District Attorney's office.
Testify in court when necessary.
Track relevant data, including court disposition of cases; provide analysis as requested to community and agency partners.
Maintain statistical data used for reporting purposes and draft program performance reports.
Work with victim support services, CSPD's Victim Advocacy Unit (VAU) and other community/partner agencies as appropriate.
Acquire and maintain knowledge necessary for Adult Protective Services (APS) casework through required training sessions. This includes gaining CAPS access and the ability to upload case reports as time permits.
Contact facilities and/or health care systems and provide training presentations or informational presentations as needed.
Participate in RED Team meetings as needed to maintain understanding of APS casework and case screening criteria.
Ensure compliance with all mandatory reporting requirements by successfully completing designated training programs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Techniques, theories, and methods of investigation
Criminal procedures related to evidence and criminal investigations
Principles of filing and record keeping
Modern office technology and supporting software
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Properly and safely operate a motor vehicle
Work closely with, and at the direction of, police officers
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field; preferably social work, behavioral sciences or criminal justice.
Five years of law enforcement experience.
Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain, a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges.
Possess or obtain within three months of hire, National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Certification, Colorado Crime Information Center (CCIC) certification.
Education and Experience Equivalence One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Computer based investigative skills experience.
Five years of sworn law enforcement experience.
Three years of investigative experience.
Please contact CSPD Human Resources at cspdhiring@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.
Pre-employment Requirements The job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a polygraph examination, fingerprinting, extensive background check, and other pre-employment assessments.
Applicants that have used marijuana or CBD products within 3 months from the date of their application submission will not be eligible for hire. More information about the Colorado Springs Police Department’s Marijuana Use Policy can be found here.
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Job Posting Statement: This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year, and any furloughs subsequently approved.
Come explore the possibilities a career with the City of Colorado Springs can offer!
As a CCI in Elder Abuse, you will
Initiate case reports as needed.
Case review and triage of incoming calls from facilities, other institutions, and Cyber tips regarding crimes including elder abuse. Assess police response and identify services needed. Assess whether criminal case reports regarding abuse/exploitation will be initiated and completes case summary reports and case report supplements when applicable.
Handle the Special Victim Services email inbox and obtain call screens and then provide necessary information to the appropriate facilities or community partners, such as APS.
Vet calls for APS and initiate case reports if needed.
Document and follow up on potential investigative leads and communicate accurate and timely case status details with APS as needed. APS case details will be updated as new information becomes available in effort to support ongoing investigations (Criminal and/or APS).
Submit evidence to be processed to Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) Metro Crime Lab or Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for DNA analysis or other probative value.
Document and submit reports of the findings of assigned investigations in a thorough and timely manner.
Conduct field work, including victim and witness interviews, interrogations (a sworn officer must be present during a interrogation), processing crime scenes, writing search warrants and court orders, obtaining medical records, obtaining and reviewing 911 and jail recordings, and other investigative tasks as needed.
Prepare and file cases with the District Attorney's office.
Testify in court when necessary.
Track relevant data, including court disposition of cases; provide analysis as requested to community and agency partners.
Maintain statistical data used for reporting purposes and draft program performance reports.
Work with victim support services, CSPD's Victim Advocacy Unit (VAU) and other community/partner agencies as appropriate.
Acquire and maintain knowledge necessary for Adult Protective Services (APS) casework through required training sessions. This includes gaining CAPS access and the ability to upload case reports as time permits.
Contact facilities and/or health care systems and provide training presentations or informational presentations as needed.
Participate in RED Team meetings as needed to maintain understanding of APS casework and case screening criteria.
Ensure compliance with all mandatory reporting requirements by successfully completing designated training programs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Techniques, theories, and methods of investigation
Criminal procedures related to evidence and criminal investigations
Principles of filing and record keeping
Modern office technology and supporting software
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Properly and safely operate a motor vehicle
Work closely with, and at the direction of, police officers
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field; preferably social work, behavioral sciences or criminal justice.
Five years of law enforcement experience.
Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain, a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges.
Possess or obtain within three months of hire, National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Certification, Colorado Crime Information Center (CCIC) certification.
Education and Experience Equivalence One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Computer based investigative skills experience.
Five years of sworn law enforcement experience.
Three years of investigative experience.
Please contact CSPD Human Resources at cspdhiring@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.
Pre-employment Requirements The job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a polygraph examination, fingerprinting, extensive background check, and other pre-employment assessments.
Applicants that have used marijuana or CBD products within 3 months from the date of their application submission will not be eligible for hire. More information about the Colorado Springs Police Department’s Marijuana Use Policy can be found here.
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