Human Trafficking And Special Victims Investigator

Job Responsibilities

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The Attorney General’s Office is not a law enforcement agency. This is a law enforcement position working in a legal office as an investigator.

About Special Victims Prosecution

About Human Trafficking

Under limited supervision, investigates criminal prosecution cases as assigned by supervising attorneys and Deputy Attorney General with a focus on Special Victims and Human Trafficking cases. Gathers evidence and assists in organizing and presenting findings.

• Handles inquiries regarding cases and investigations within the office.
• Coordinate administrative details of witness interviews, evidence collection, and personal arrangements for required out-of-town travel.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising attorneys, Attorney General, Chief Deputy Attorney General, or Deputy Attorney General.
• Assist prosecutors in trial preparation.
• Interview potential witnesses and suspects and procure necessary physical, documentary, or other evidence. Document the progress of the investigations. Maintain files and evidence for assigned investigations. Maintain a high level of organization to ensure that investigations are completed.
• Reviews digital forensics and social media searches related to cases and helps secure materials when necessary.
• Work as a team member with prosecution unit attorneys to assist in assessing cases and determining what assistance can be provided.

This Position Also Includes An Excellent Benefits Package

• Thirteen paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave (effective October 1, 2022).
• Fifteen days of annual (vacation) per year.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.
• Fifteen days of sick leave per year.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and 6 years of experience conducting investigations or performing other law enforcement duties. A bachelor's degree or higher may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Must have an SC Criminal Justice Academy Class One certification or another state's equivalent certificatio n.

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.

Additional Requirements

• Position requires some travel and frequent driver duties.
• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires up-to-date certification(s).
• Position may require overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be well organized and able to work independently.
• Training and experience in interviewing techniques and experience investigating child-related cases is preferred.
• General supervision by the supervisor to review schedules, approaches to issues, findings, and written reports.
• Preference for experience in digital forensics and social media investigations.
• Must also have sound research and presentation skills, as well as maturity and diplomacy in communicating with others.
• Because of the maturity and judgment required of the investigator, the employee is expected to make the supervisor aware of any problems, issues, or suggestions relating to duties or assignments.

Additional Comments

DRUG SCREENING, CREDIT CHECK, DELINQUENT TAX CHECK, SLED BACKGROUND CHECK, AND GRIEVANCE CHECK ARE REQUIRED.

THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

EEOP Utilization Report available upon request.