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INVESTIGATOR II - Waterbury JD
Applications are being accepted for an Investigator 2 located at Waterbury JD. This position conducts investigations in preparation and defense of matters related to criminal defense in a Judicial District Office and works under the direct supervision of a higher level Investigator or Public Defender.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conducts investigations relating to criminal defense; interviews clients; may determine eligibility for public defender services; locates and interviews witnesses and victims and takes statements; reviews police, motor vehicle and criminal records; photographs crime and relevant scenes; obtains relevant documentation (police reports, medical records, toxicology report, etc.); prepares charts, diagrams and investigative reports; acts as a liaison with forensic witnesses; confers with legal staff regarding investigations; conducts investigation activities using specialized software programs; serves subpoenas; maintains liaison with variety of individuals and related agencies; aids incarcerated clients and their families regarding pre-trial programs, court appearances, etc.; may assist in providing on-the-job training to other investigators; may transport clients to proceedings; may present testimony on results of investigations; performs other related duties as required.
Special Requirements: Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and a vehicle available for daily use.
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Annual Starting Salary: $76,833.00 with full State benefits.
Application Process: Applicants must submit an Employment Application, Letter of Interest and Resume; all forms can be obtained from our website:
https://portal.ct.gov/OCPD/Employment/Employment-Opportunities
Current, permanent employees in the Division interested in applying should submit an updated resume and letter of interest.
ALL APPLICATION DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ONE DOCUMENT PACKAGE and submitted to Rashad.Glass@pds.ct.gov and Jennifer.Lee@pds.ct.gov and OCPDHR@pds.ct.gov. no later than October 26, 2026. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
DPDS is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $76,833.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $76,833