Assignments are usually specialized as to type such as tactical police advice and counsel and executive staff responsibilities. Work involves providing legal guidance to law enforcement personnel in conducting complex criminal investigations and assisting in drafting such orders and documents as might be required for search, seizure and other investigative purposes. The employee may be assigned to work with other legal advisors on complex cases or legal work such as the development or revision of major statutes and ordinances. The Police Law Specialist serves as general counsel to the Police Department in both strategic planning and tactical functions, however, the City Attorney's Office retains final authority in areas of litigation or matters of City-wide concern. Under the direction of the Department's Executive Staff Attorney, work is performed in accordance with general policies and established standards and practices of the legal profession.
Work is evaluated through conferences and the results of completed assignments.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. Judicial procedures and rules of evidence. Administrative and legal research methods, techniques, and methods of report presentation. Accepted legal and court interpretations. Organization, functions and legal limitations on the authority of the Police Department and of enforcement and procedural problems involved in the operation of the Department.