Investigative Aide/Analyst - Police

*MUST APPLY ON VILLAGE WEBSITE FOR CONSIDERATION*

Are you detail oriented and analytical? Are you an administrative professional that can perform highly responsible and confidential and support functions, including crime scene/evidence preservation/crime prevention duties?

If this sounds like you, you might be a great fit for the Investigative Aide/Analyst - Police position with the Village of Westmont!

Why Work for Westmont?

Westmont is a community of 24,429 residents in the southeastern portion of DuPage County. We are centrally located in the Chicago Metro area with easy access to major highways and Metra, making commuting a breeze. We are home to both Fortune 500 companies and small to midsize local businesses, including over 100 restaurants; so we have a little something for everyone.

The Village values its employees; and while we have high expectations of staff, we appreciate that people have lives outside of work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including vacation (available from date of hire), 10 paid holidays, floating holidays, sick leave, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, supplemental benefits and IMRF pension and more!

What Does the Investigative Aide/Analyst - Police Do?

• Performs highly responsible, confidential, administrative and support functions, including crime scene/evidence preservation/crime prevention duties, non-sworn duties in support of the police property room and program coordination; researches and analyzes law enforcement data; identifies and interpret criminal activity, patterns and trends; forecasts trends to aid in staffing and deployment of police personnel.

Property Control

• Maintains the property and evidence room.
• Prepares and submits evidence for processing by the crime laboratory and use for court proceedings.
• Testifies in court concerning the property and evidence function.
• Performs the duties of a Crime Scene Technician.

Community Outreach

• Attends car shows and other community events to promote police programs and services.
• Assists with Adult and Youth Citizen Police Academy instruction.

Investigative Aide

• Assists in preparing crime prevention presentations, information and materials.
• Assists detectives with investigations as necessary.
• Organization of cold case files and all investigative case files.
• Maintains L.E.A.D.S. certification to request information through the State of Illinois, other states and N.C.I.C.

Social Media and Website Management

• Creates original graphics and/or content for use on social media sites and the department website.
• Creates and updates policies for social media users.
• Monitors social media groups, users and organizations for news or discussions relevant to police operations and outreach.

Please visit the Village website for full job description for more information here: https://westmont.illinois.gov/206/Employment-Opportunities

Are You Qualified?

Education

• Requires Bachelors Degree in criminal justice, communications, information technology or a closely related field.
• In lieu of a degree, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of this job will be considered.

Certification

• Requires certification as a full access L.E.A.D.S. operator.
• Be able to be certified as a matron within three (3) months of appointment.
• Possess an Illinois driver’s license or able to obtain one within 90 days.

Experience

• Requires two (2) years progressively responsible clerical experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.
• Working knowledge of police operations, evidence retention and procedures.

What Will You Get Paid?

This is a full time, non-exempt (hourly) position with a starting wage of $29.96/hr - $39.32/hr (DOQ).

How Do You Apply?

To apply, please complete our online employment application by visiting the Village website here: https://westmont.illinois.gov/206/Employment-Opportunities

Applications will be accepted until March 18, 2024

EOE M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.96 - $39.32 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person