Investigator Jobs

Part-time or Full-time position
Investigators are assigned to two areas of responsibility: Criminal and Civil investigations or Child Support and Paternity. In each of these assigned areas incumbents are expected to facilitate the work of the Prosecuting Attorney's Office by applying specialized knowledge and skills to trace information and people, conduct interviews of a sensitive and sometimes volatile nature, seek out and identify evidence, reviewing and analyzing law enforcement reports and discovery of materials, serve subpoenas and determine information needed.

• Serve as liaison between Prosecuting Attorney and other law enforcement and non-law enforcement agencies.
• Research, identify and evaluate documents and other potential evidence related to assigned cases. Insure chain of custody for all physical evidence. Contribute to determination of charges based upon evaluation of documents and reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Serve subpoenas and summons to witnesses.
• Interview suspects, victims, complainants, respondents, potential expert witnesses, witnesses and informants. Review interview results, determine and recommend its value to case development and strategy. Secure sworn written statements as necessary from interviewees.
• Testify in Court regarding investigative results.
• Write reports of findings, attempts to serve legal documents, and related matters for files and inclusion in case development and management.
• Trace and locate missing persons, paternity respondents, or those charged with commission of crimes.
• Develop and prepare exhibits, graphs, maps and other items needed for court proceedings.
• Present factual information in court on field observations and investigations of criminal cases.
• Monitor inmate phone calls and relay pertinent information to assigned attorneys.
• Assist in and contribute to development of case theory and trial strategy and monitor case development for new leads and theory modification.
• Investigate all claims or occurrences against the County, its employees and elected officials as requested by civil staff attorneys.

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques and related tools/equipment to accomplish the basic function of this position, including any safety and/or legal requirements. This may, but not necessarily, include specialized skills.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Police Science, criminology or related field and three to five years of investigative experience in government or private industry.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Police Science, criminology or related field and three to five years of investigative experience in government or private industry.

Valid state driver's license in state of residence.
Pass a comprehensive background investigation including a review of the following: military, employment, neighborhood, and credit history, and psychological profile.