Narcotics/Vice Investigator

Job Title:  Narcotics/Vice Investigator

Department:  Police

Salary:  55,166

Full – Time w/Benefits

Reports To:     SOD Sergeant/Lieutenant                                                      FLSA Classification:    Full Time

Date Revised: January 2026                                                                           Department:               Police

 

Position Summary
The purpose of the position is to enforce City Ordinance as well as State and Federal laws; conduct investigations of crimes or suspected criminal activity involving narcotics, gangs, guns, alcohol, gambling, and prostitution that are committed in the City of Anderson. This position works within the City of Anderson General Order to perform and develop work methods and sequences under general supervision.

Position Responsibilities – Essential Job Functions
·         Requires two years of law enforcement experience

·         Demonstrate:

–   Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with ability to develop strong professional working relationships across all levels of the organization.

–   Ability to speak compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.

–   Ability to plan effectively, set priorities, make sound decisions, and to manage/complete multi-faceted projects in conjunction with normal activity.

–   Superior organizational skills, strong quality orientation, and high attention to detail.

–   Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and custom applications.

–   Strong ethical standards, reliability, professionalism, positive attitude, and ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

–   Ability to manage and conduct mobile and stationary surveillance.

–   Knowledgeable of the seizures laws and asset forfeiture policies

–   Self-motivated to perform the job tasks on a daily basis individually and as a team

·         Enforces all federal and state laws and City ordinances relating to public safety and welfare; performs all duties in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations and standards of safety.

·         Participate in officer training.

·         Ensures the availability of adequate equipment, vehicles and supplies for subordinate officers.

·         Confers with officers regarding case problems; assists in the performance of the more difficult law enforcement work.

·         Monitors radio traffic

·         Locates drug traffickers; makes controlled buys of drugs from suspected drug offenders; manages related accounting records.

·         Conduct raids, stakeouts and other surveillance activities as required.

·         Perform duties in an undercover capacity.

·         Responds to, secures and takes charge of narcotics, vice, gang-related and other crime scenes.

·         Gathers physical evidence and submits to crime scene units, including fingerprints and photographs

·         Track and record drug, contraband and asset seizures.

·         Organizes and analyzes evidence to develop a case.

·         Develops and follows leads; interviews complainants, victims and witnesses; identifies and interrogates suspects.

·         Seeks, develops and interviews informants.

·         Manage and Update Confidential Informant files and records.

·         Prepares and serves search warrants; conducts searches and seizures of persons and property.

·         Apprehends, arrests and detains criminals, suspects and law violators; follows proper procedures when making arrests.

·         Inform superiors of the progress of investigations as required.

·         Prepares cases for court and submits case files to proper authorities/agencies; provides testimony at hearings and in court as necessary.

·         Cooperates with other local, state and federal law enforcement departments/agencies by conducting and assisting with investigations as needed.

·         Serve as a case specific Task Force Officer with all Federal agencies.

·         Follows up on solved cases with various parties as appropriate.

·         Prepares and submits detailed work records and reports.

·         Remains abreast of all federal and state laws, and ordinances of the City of Anderson; informs subordinates of any changes and ensures the implementation/enforcement of same.

·         Maintains assigned equipment and vehicles.

·         Manage and oversee “buy” money and expenditures.

·         Manage and assign complaints/tips to investigators.

·         Receives and responds to citizen inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance.

·         Participates in neighborhood and community relations programs; attends neighborhood meetings to enhance police/community relationships and to address safety and quality of life issues.

·         Attends periodic training sessions and attends seminars and meetings to keep abreast of current law enforcement trends; maintains required physical fitness and required level of proficiency in the use of firearms.

·         Performs duties of subordinate personnel as needed.

·         Works under stressful, high-risk conditions.

·         Remains on call 24 hours per day, seven days per week, for emergency response.

·         Performs general clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, answering the telephone, etc.

It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations detailed in this job description are not always specifically described, and employees, at the discretion of the City, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions and as requested as the discretion of management of the City.

 

Position Responsibilities – Additional Job Functions
·         Perform other duties as assigned and requested.

 

Essential Skills and Experience
·         Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent

·         Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

·         Must possess Law Enforcement Officer and firearms certifications.

·         Must be able to pass an extensive Federal background check.

·         Must not have any Giglio issues and be able to testify in City, State and Federal courts.

 

Beneficial Skills and Experience
Able to make decisions during stressful events and situations.
·         Requires two (2) years of law enforcement experience.

·         Strong work ethic/self-motivation

·         Ability to think outside of the box.

 

Work Environment
To ensure the greatest possible protection for employees in the workplace, the City of Anderson requires cooperative efforts of all employees with help in establishing and maintaining a safe and healthful work environment.

 

The City of Anderson requires that PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) be used by employees whenever workplace hazards are discovered that could damage any part of the body. In addition, the City of Anderson requires all employees to wear PPE, such as but not limited to, safety glasses, face shields, safety shoes, hearing protection (ear plugs/ear muffs), gloves, etc. as required by their job duties. PPE is to be used as a tool to eliminate and/or reduce the hazards employees face in their daily job duties.

 

PPE is not to be used and will not be used as a substitute for safe work practices, machine guards, or other controls designed by equipment manufacturers or other engineering sources. PPE is to be used in conjunction with these controls to increase employee protection.

 

ADA Compliance
The City of Anderson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodation.