Saturday, December 23, 2006
By Major Paul Miller
Major Paul Miller is the Commander of the Criminal Investigations Bureau and was previously employed with the Miami-Dade Police Department for 19 ½ years. During his tenure, he held various positions and assignments, including assignments in Homicide, General Investigations, Auto Theft, Narcotics, Public Corruption, and the Crime Suppression Team.
The Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) within the Miami Gardens Police Department will be responsible for criminal cases involving burglaries (residential and commercial), thefts, assaults and frauds. In addition, detectives will be assigned to investigate specific crimes such as Domestic Violence, Auto Theft and Narcotics Investigations. During the early transition period, the Miami-Dade Police Department will continue to investigate homicides, sexual batteries and robberies for the City of Miami Gardens.
The Bureau’s formal structure, including schedules, the exact number of detectives and supervisors assigned, has yet to be established. This manpower allocation and scheduling will be based upon the needs of our community and that of the department.
It is important for applicants to understand that the Miami Gardens Police Department will first hire individuals into positions as officers and sergeants. A limited number of these individuals will then be assigned to the Criminal Investigations Bureau as detectives.
Assignment to the Criminal Investigations Bureau will be based on the background, past experience, specialty, and oral board performance of candidates. This detective assignment is not a permanent position and may be changed at any time as the agency sees fit.
Candidates for the officer positions will be asked the same oral board questions, however, those having shown an interest in an investigations assignment may be asked to return for a follow-up interview prior to selection to the Unit.
Supervisors selected for assignment to the Criminal Investigations Bureau must meet the minimum requirements for past supervision on the employment posting. If you are interested in a position in the CIB please write investigations in parentheses next to the position you are applying for on your application.
Our initial objective will be to fill the detective’s assignment with individuals who possess at least three or more years of investigative experience, though this may be adjusted based upon the candidate pool and the experience level of the applicants.
The Miami Gardens Police Department’s commitment to community policing will be seamless throughout the agency and will be exhibited by personnel assigned to the CIB. Detectives will be assigned to specific areas within the City and will be expected to be familiar with all crime trends occurring in their area as well as the adjacent areas.
Our Detectives will be required to regularly communicate pertinent information on preventative measures, crime trends and statistics to residents, business owners, and school administrators. This dissemination of information will extend to Department members and neighboring law enforcement agencies; in the form of BOLOS and information sharing.
We hope that this course of action assists us in developing a reputation as an agency dedicated to creating a solid partnership with the society we serve, as well as showing our commitment to cooperation with neighboring law enforcement agencies.
I hope this posting addresses some of the questions that potential applicants may have. If you have additional questions please feel free to email me at pmiller@miamigardens-fl.gov.
Again, thank you for the interest you have shown in the Miami Gardens Police Department.
Stay tuned for updated information on the Criminal Investigations Unit.
By Major Paul Miller
Major Paul Miller is the Commander of the Criminal Investigations Bureau and was previously employed with the Miami-Dade Police Department for 19 ½ years. During his tenure, he held various positions and assignments, including assignments in Homicide, General Investigations, Auto Theft, Narcotics, Public Corruption, and the Crime Suppression Team.
The Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) within the Miami Gardens Police Department will be responsible for criminal cases involving burglaries (residential and commercial), thefts, assaults and frauds. In addition, detectives will be assigned to investigate specific crimes such as Domestic Violence, Auto Theft and Narcotics Investigations. During the early transition period, the Miami-Dade Police Department will continue to investigate homicides, sexual batteries and robberies for the City of Miami Gardens.
The Bureau’s formal structure, including schedules, the exact number of detectives and supervisors assigned, has yet to be established. This manpower allocation and scheduling will be based upon the needs of our community and that of the department.
It is important for applicants to understand that the Miami Gardens Police Department will first hire individuals into positions as officers and sergeants. A limited number of these individuals will then be assigned to the Criminal Investigations Bureau as detectives.
Assignment to the Criminal Investigations Bureau will be based on the background, past experience, specialty, and oral board performance of candidates. This detective assignment is not a permanent position and may be changed at any time as the agency sees fit.
Candidates for the officer positions will be asked the same oral board questions, however, those having shown an interest in an investigations assignment may be asked to return for a follow-up interview prior to selection to the Unit.
Supervisors selected for assignment to the Criminal Investigations Bureau must meet the minimum requirements for past supervision on the employment posting. If you are interested in a position in the CIB please write investigations in parentheses next to the position you are applying for on your application.
Our initial objective will be to fill the detective’s assignment with individuals who possess at least three or more years of investigative experience, though this may be adjusted based upon the candidate pool and the experience level of the applicants.
The Miami Gardens Police Department’s commitment to community policing will be seamless throughout the agency and will be exhibited by personnel assigned to the CIB. Detectives will be assigned to specific areas within the City and will be expected to be familiar with all crime trends occurring in their area as well as the adjacent areas.
Our Detectives will be required to regularly communicate pertinent information on preventative measures, crime trends and statistics to residents, business owners, and school administrators. This dissemination of information will extend to Department members and neighboring law enforcement agencies; in the form of BOLOS and information sharing.
We hope that this course of action assists us in developing a reputation as an agency dedicated to creating a solid partnership with the society we serve, as well as showing our commitment to cooperation with neighboring law enforcement agencies.
I hope this posting addresses some of the questions that potential applicants may have. If you have additional questions please feel free to email me at pmiller@miamigardens-fl.gov.
Again, thank you for the interest you have shown in the Miami Gardens Police Department.
Stay tuned for updated information on the Criminal Investigations Unit.
