Detective

POSITION: Detective

REPORTS TO: Chief Detective/District Attorney

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Detective works directly with the District Attorney and assists other County Detectives in regards to investigations, criminal complaints, evidence, and record checking.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to education and experience that provides the required skill and knowledge is qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Certified under Act 177 - Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission
• Computer literacy: NCIC/CLEAN; J-Net; IN-SYNC; Microsoft Word; internet/email
• Valid Operator License
• Must be 21

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should possess a general knowledge of the American Legal System and legal terms, should possess a basic knowledge of the Somerset County criminal legal procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

All employees must maintain strict confidentiality of all aspects of their duties, as any information in the District Attorney’s Office is not open to the public.

• Investigate all private criminal complaints received by the District Courts or by residents reporting directly to the Office of the District Attorney
• Receive and inventory all evidence
• Conduct Record Checks
• Manage Warrant List
• Extradition oversight
• Investigations under the Pennsylvania Crimes Code
• All other duties as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL STANDARDS:

The work environment and physical demand characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk for extended periods, keyboard, write, talk or hear; some stooping and bending and the ability to lift up to 20 lbs is necessary. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, though at times the office can be very hectic and noisy.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by the District Attorney.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000