Fire Investigator

Come join our team!

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

• Conducts criminal investigations into major arson/bomb incidents.
• Interviews suspects and witnesses to obtain evidence.
• Identifies and locates offenders with special emphasis on arson fraud cases.
• Investigates fires and explosions.
• Conducts departmental investigations, as required.
• Secures and protects evidence from fire scene, transmits evidence to laboratory for examination, and keeps evidence secure for court presentation.
• Obtains subpoenas for financial, business, and personal records of possible suspects and/or business enterprises; collects and assembles all material.
• Reviews and analyzes financial and personal records of possible suspects and/or businesses to determine if motive of financial gain exists.
• Prepares facts and presents cases to the court; testifies in court.
• Analyzes patterns of criminal activity and makes tactical recommendations to the Division Commander on the more appropriate method to address/resolve the problem.
• Prepares reports of investigative findings, submits reports to State's Attorney or U.S. Attorney for court.
• Assists in formulation of the annual Fire Department report on fire crimes, and makes recommendations on controlling arson fraud problems.
• Assists in the provision of investigative training to firefighter/investigators.
• Conducts confidential internal investigations.
• Handles all Prince George's County schools' fire violations and issues citations.
• Investigates overcrowding in business establishments.
• Conducts background investigations on fire-related positions.
• Performs fingerprint activity.
• May be required to use automated equipment in conjunction with assigned duties and responsibilities.

• Graduation from high school
• Completion of training courses in investigative work
• Considerable progressively responsible experience in law enforcement and crime detection work, preferably including some fire prevention or arson investigative experience

Conditions of Employment:Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.