JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Police Officer (Arson)

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  September 1993

 

ORG/POS #: 

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To investigate assigned arson cases; to establish and maintain investigation files and records.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Police Sergeant (Robbery/Arson).

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Receives arson case assignments from supervisor and initiates the investigation process.

 

2.         Establishes and maintains comprehensive files for each investigation.

 

3.         Contacts victims, witnesses, etc. to obtain statements and gather information pertaining to assigned cases.

 

4.         Schedules meetings with witnesses and/or victims in order for them to review photospreads of possible suspects.

 

5.         Interviews suspects and informants to gather information for each case.

 

6.         Maintains contact with other law enforcement agencies to obtain their assistance with investigations or to interview suspects they have apprehended for crimes which may be related to those under investigation by the Little Rock Police Department robbery squad.

 

7.         Coordinates suspect lineups, which involves scheduling witnesses, obtaining personnel from the jail to act as fillers, advising the suspect of his lineup rights, and scheduling the suspect's attorney to be present during the lineup proceedings.

 

8.         Prepares supplemental report forms which detail the status of each case; contacts individuals involved in each case to notify them of status changes.

 

9.         Obtains and executes arrest or search and seizure warrants.

 

10.       Arrests suspects, reads them their rights, and ensures they sign the required forms.

 

11.       Maintains evidence related to each case in accordance with departmental procedures.

 

12.       Retrieves case file information and evidence to prepare for court appearances; attends court to testify regarding assigned cases.

 

JOB TITLE:  Police Officer (Arson)

JOB DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED

 

 

13.       Works with Fire Department personnel to examine evidence at arson scenes; obtains chemical evidence to determine the nature of each arson and transports the evidence tot he State Crime Lab for analysis.

 

14.       Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None.