Police Investigation Tech- Financial Crimes

Date Opened: Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 AM

Close Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

Salary: $24.00 - $25.75 Commensurate with Experience

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• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development

• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services

• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

The Financial Crimes Unit operates as part of the Special Victims Division along with the Crimes Against Children, Cyber Crimes and Domestic Violence Units. The Financial Crimes Unit works closely with all Criminal and Special Investigative Units, multiple Federal Agencies, and with the patrol divisions. Financial Crimes Investigative Technicians work with victims of fraud and financial crimes in conjunction with CMPD Detectives to conduct basic investigations and case follow up with intent of guiding victims through the investigation process, with a focus on education and prevention.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifying and initiating problem solving projects.
• Promptly responding to all forms of victim communication.
• Making appropriate referrals to partner agencies.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of available resources in the community.
• Attending court when necessary.
• While conducting follow up investigations with victims, being alert for previously undiscovered evidence and/or possible unreported incidents.
• Acting as a liaison between the unit, patrol officers, partner agencies, and the public.
• Participating as an active member of the unit while making positive suggestions for changes in operations or procedures to improve the quality of services provided to victims.
• Engaging in Financial Crimes awareness events and facilitating training on Financial Crimes topics, both internally and externally.
• Investigate individuals and/or organizations involved in a wide variety of financial crimes, such as identity theft, counterfeiting and computer fraud in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Metropolitan area
• Be able to establish a positive working relationship with internal partners and external partners.
• Ability to work with departmental divisions and specialized units to accomplish our common mission to reduce crime.
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated, an effective time manager, highly organized and a pro-active, innovative problem solver.
• Strong interpersonal skills and being able to establish a rapport with witnesses and victims.
• Work in a team environment or independently with minimal supervision.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support departmental operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• U.S. Citizen
• Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

• State and federal fraud and financial crimes laws and the criminal justice system
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Criminal Justice, or a related field is preferred
• Proficiency in using KBCOPS
• A combination of education and experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Work effectively both individually and as part of a team.
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with diverse individuals, organizations, and government agencies.
• Ability to deliver clear & concise communication.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to research, compile, and prepare report manuals, electronic correspondence, and other information required by management or governmental agencies.
• Knowledge of principles for assessing & processing customer needs, quality standards for services, and customer satisfaction evaluation.
• Knowledge of administrative/clerical procedures.
• Superior organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commi