Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCV607: Law Enforcement Investigator

Law Enforcement Investigator

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCV607
6
None
       
       
Hourly
As Hourly
As Annual
25.97 - 32.63 - 41.04 USD Hourly
$25.97 - $32.63 - $41.04
$54,017.60 - $67,870.40 - $85,363.20

POSITION SUMMARY

The Law Enforcement Investigator perform assignments involving the investigation and analysis of major unsolved criminal cases, to include gathering evidence and make informed decisions and conclusions by employing deductive reasoning and analysis that leads to prosecution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

  • Provide information with the most current dynamics, principles and forensic techniques available for investigations associated with crimes against persons.
  • Review and analyze existing unsolved major cases to determine solvability based on existing and current technology, techniques, tactics and other circumstantial conditions.
  • Work closely with the Criminal Investigations Division to ensure comprehensive use of the logistics and assets of the department.
  • Prepare and review comprehensive reports, records and other informational data developed during the re-examination and investigation of unsolved major criminal cases.
  • Work in conjunction with the Office of the District Attorney and/or other prosecuting entities during the development and subsequent prosecution of all major cases assigned.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Five (5) years' experience as a law enforcement officer.
  • Must have experience as a criminal investigator.


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE


The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  • Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination.
  • This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
  • Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
  • Must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license by employment date and retain a valid New Mexico driver's license while employed in this position.
  • Must pass a background investigation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Essential job duties are performed indoors and outdoors, with the outdoor duties frequently involving the operation of motor vehicle.
  • Indoor duties are typically performed in a temperature-controlled environment but when performing outdoor duties, the worker may be exposed to natural weather conditions.
  • Indoor working surfaces are typically dry, even carpeted or tiled and may involve the use of stairs, elevators, escalators and /or other forms of steps.
  • Outdoor working surfaces may include natural ground, asphalt, or concrete of an even or uneven plane; wet or dry; and may involve the use of stairs, ladders or other forms of steps.
  • May work alone or with assistance, with or without the direction of an immediate supervisor. 
  • May work with a pre-selected team of one or two other workers.
  • Work hazards include operation of a motor vehicle and minimal potential for physical confrontations.

EQUIPMET, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

  • Equipment typically used in the performance of duties includes telephone, two-way radio, computer, printer, vehicle, and copy machine.
  • Materials and products typically handled in the performance of duties associated with this position include a wide variety of reports, forms and other documents, various forms of writing utensils and other general office supplies and materials.

Revision: 8/29/2025 10:40:53 AM