Investigator 3 (Portland Child Advocacy) - Underfill Opportunity

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MAKE AN IMPACT - The Oregon Department of Justice is seeking experienced investigators to apply for chance to join the statewide Child Advocacy Investigations Team in our Portland Office. As a Child Advocacy Investigator (Investigator 3/non-sworn) you will be responsible for conducting a wide variety of field investigations on legal cases involving abused, neglected, and abandoned children.

In this role, you will work as part of a team and your daily contributions will make a difference in the lives of one Oregon’s most vulnerable populations. Duties are performed in a hybrid work environment which includes remote work and in-office work.

The Child Advocacy Section of the Civil Enforcement Division provides quality and timely legal advice and effective court representation to the Oregon Department of Services (ODHS) Child Welfare to protect children from abuse and neglect and to support families, allowing children to grow up in safe and stable environments. The Department of Justice offers great compensation, achievable work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and high job satisfaction.

In addition to applicants who meet the qualifications of an Investigator 3, we are also interested in hearing from candidates who can qualify at the Investigator 2 level. Should the right candidate present, we may consider underfilling the position until Investigator 3 qualifications can be met.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position receives referrals to conduct investigations on cases assigned to the section involving child abuse and neglect. We are looking for someone with substantial experience and success performing investigative field work, as well as an aptitude to coordinate, collaborate, and strategize with attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment. The major duties include, but are not limited to:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Investigator 3

Investigator 2 (Underfill)

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What’s In It For You

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APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.

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Oregon Department of Justice
1162 Court St NE
Salem OR, 97301

Phone: (503) 947-4328
Fax: (503) 373-0367