Investigator

ATTENTION: Must be a U.S. Citizen

The purpose of the class is to conduct investigations of crimes or suspected criminal activity committed in Richland County in order to ensure enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare, to perform specialized investigative work as assigned, and to perform related law enforcement work as required.  The class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

Compensation Range: $24.43 - $39.06

DISCLAIMER

This position serves at the sole pleasure of an elected or appointed official. The elected or appointed official retains the absolute right to terminate employment at any time, with or without advance notice, for any reason or for no reason, subject to applicable law.

Employment may also automatically end upon the conclusion of the official's current term of office, resignation, removal, or other vacancy in the office, unless the successor official elects to continue the employee’s employment.

Termination and other employment disciplinary actions taken by the elected or appointed official shall not be subject to challenge or review through the County’s administrative processes.