The Office of Police Accountability (OPA) has an opportunity for an Investigations Supervisor. This position will be responsible for ensuring that administrative investigations into allegations of Seattle Police Department (SPD) employee misconduct are conducted by investigators in a thorough, timely, and objective manner. This position will report to the Director of OPA.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise complex, sensitive, and sometimes high-profile investigations into allegations of Seattle Police Department employee misconduct. This role is responsible for the investigation of senior sworn staff misconduct allegations
• Manage a team of sworn law enforcement, civilian investigators, and a community engagement specialist staff member
• Conduct investigations into allegations of misconduct involving SPD Lieutenants, Captains, and Command Staff
• Prepare written summaries of administrative misconduct investigations consistent with applicable collective bargaining agreements
• Develop expertise in SPD training and tactics, police use of force, and possess a strong understanding of federal and state constitutional law as it applies to police officer conduct
• Interpret and implement policies, procedures, and operating guidelines related to the investigation of complaints of police misconduct
• Develop expertise in SPD training and tactics, police use of force, and possess a strong understanding of federal and state constitutional law as it applies to police officer conduct
• Represent the OPA with internal and external stakeholders in matters relating to police accountability
• Serve in an equitably shared, on-call rotation with other investigations team leaderships staff to respond to SPD’s Force Investigation Team’s Type III-level force investigations as required

For more information, including how to apply, click here: Investigations Supervisor Job Announcement