Job Posting
Criminal Investigator - (Lighthorse)
REPORTS TO: Chief of Police
JOB PURPOSE:
The Lighthorse Criminal Investigator is responsible for conducting investigations, reviewing and assembling evidence. Provides recommendations for further development or investigation steps as warranted. The Investigator is involved in the planning, directing and conducting investigations into criminal cases of importance to the Seminole Nation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Effectively conduct criminal investigations and follow up investigations of possibility criminal activity that occur within the boundaries of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.
• Identifies case issues and evidence needed, based on analysis of charges, complaints, or allegations of law violations.
• Prepares and maintains an investigative case tracking and management system that will increase the probability of apprehension and case trial presentation to the courts for persons committing offenses within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.
• Coordinates and manages requests from other agencies requesting information or assistance concerning crimes in the investigators’ area of responsibility.
• Must be proficient in preparing search warrants, arrest warrants, criminal complaints, court documents, etc, to ensure the Seminole Nation Lighthorse as a department is efficient in case file court preparation.
• Obtain and verify evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses, or by analyzing records.
• Collaborate with other offices and agencies in order to exchange information and coordinate activities.
• Respond to calls for service as needed.
• Respond to major crime scenes or emergency calls for service and helps always assess the need for additional resources.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all investigations.
• Identifies and submits requests for special assignments and training that develops a better criminal investigations unit that better serves the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.
• Record evidence and documents, using equipment such as cameras and photocopy machines.
• Testify before juries concerning criminal activity investigations.
• Gather evidence related to criminal activity, interview witnesses, arrest people accused of crimes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRMENTS:
• High School Diploma/GED
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or other related field, or equivalent combination of education training and work experience.
• Successful completion of FLETC Criminal Investigator Training Program
• Must be able to pass a pre-appointment physical examination and meet the physical
requirements for this position as required.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license with ability to meet Seminole Nation liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.
• Must be able to pass background check, with no prior convictions and/or felonies.
• Must be able to comply with the Seminole Nation Drug Free Workplace policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The duties of this position require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather.
Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required.
Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily.
Sufficiently good vision and hearing are required to perform the duties satisfactorily.
Position requires frequent lifting of 25 lbs.
PREFERENCE:
Tribal preference and Native American Indian preference shall apply to all positions at Seminole Nation.
Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Closing Date: 09/21/2025 |
