Investigator/Child Forensic Interviewer

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Bonner County Job Description

Title: Investigator, Child Forensic Interviewer

Department: Prosecutor

Supervisor: Director, Investigation & Victim Services

Supervision Exercised: NO

Job Description Revision: 2/2022

BOCC Approved: 2/22/2022

General Summary:

The Investigator, Child Forensic Interviewer is an integral part of the

Prosecutors Offices Investigative Division applying

scientifically researched based methods of interview practice to child

victims and witnesses. Incumbent will be

responsible for obtaining and maintaining certification in NCA approved

Child Interview Protocols and will serve as the

lead role in the investigative process concerning child interviews. The

incumbent will be responsible for adherence to

the Bonner County Multi-Disciplinary Team protocol, NCA National

Standards and serves as an expert witness in court

regarding child interviews. Incumbent will also serve as a victim

coordinator for misdemeanor criminal cases within the

Bonner County Prosecutors Office.

Essential Functions:

INVESTIGATOR- FORENSIC INTERVIEWER

• Assists in identifying victim needs and provides recommendations to
  
  

other BCPAO/CAC staff and other

collaborating MDT partners for follow-up actions.

• Assists County Prosecutor and Deputy Prosecutors in the preparation of
  
  

information for trial including serving

as an expert witness on child forensic interview techniques.

• Must possess and maintain current knowledge on Idaho Criminal Codes
  
  

relevant to Domestic Violence, Child

Abuse, Child Sexual Abuse and other Violent Crime.

• Conducts Child Forensic Interviews involving children who are the
  
  

victims of physical and sexual abuse utilizing

nationally recognized child interview protocol as part of the

investigative process for all MDT partner agencies.

• Maintains certification in NCA Approved Child Forensic Interviewing
  
  

Protocol

• Maintains and Improves Child Forensic Interviewing skills by attending
  
  

Peer Review minimum of twice annually

in compliance with NCA Standards for Forensic Interviewers

• Serves on the Multi-Disciplinary Team of the Prosecutors Office
  
  

providing information and guidance to ensure

the greatest advantage to the successful outcome of physical and sexual

crimes against children.

• Available for emergency call-outs 24-7, at any and all hours of the
  
  

day or night, weekends, or holidays for

immediate response to child interview and victim needs.

• Identifies undiscovered evidence, information, witnesses, victims or
  
  

clues through the process of interviews

with parents, caregivers and family members of child victims.

• Conducts regular interviews of crime victims, families and others on
  
  

scene, in the office, at the hospital or other

locations to aid in the investigative process, and assess personal

safety issues and needs.

• Documents injuries and evidence of a sensitive nature for responding
  
  

officers through photographs and

measurements.

• Works directly with Prosecuting Attorneys to obtain documents,
  
  

recordings, reports, etc. from victims and/or

other jurisdictions for use in criminal cases.

• Identifies violations of no contact orders, civil protection orders,
  
  

and witness influencing & intimidation through

routine monitoring of the TelMate jail system.

VICTIM SERVICES

• Provides emergency crisis intervention to adults and children who are
  
  

victims of domestic violence and other

types of crime, including civil protection orders, safety planning,

emergency housing and referrals to other

community resources.

• Serves as an advocate through the criminal justice process including
  
  

any court appearances and through

communications with Prosecutors, Judges and other Court Personnel

regarding victim needs and concerns.

• Manages misdemeanor criminal case load according to the Idaho Crime
  
  

Victim Statute.

• Works with victims and witnesses to prepare for court testimony and
  
  

cross examination.

• Performs various case management activities including development of
  
  

case files through case management

software. Documenting contacts, services provided and follow up

information needed.

• Works with outside jurisdictions to arrange service of civil
  
  

protection orders for the Court.

• Provides information regarding domestic violence, child abuse and
  
  

crime advocate services to community