Investigator

Objectives

Individual is an Investigator, responsible for conducting criminal investigations and to pursue prosecution of the offenders of felonies and/or other crimes against person(s), property, or the State of Ohio. To possess the skills, knowledge and physical ability to successfully carry out the required duties set forth. Physical presence is necessary in the office. Regular, predictable and prompt attendance is needed. The investigator represents the Prosecuting Attorney and the State of Ohio in court, in the community, to law enforcement, to victims, to witnesses, and the general public.

Job Standards

Equipment

Ability to operate normal office equipment such as computer, copier, fax

machine, telephone, calculator, paper shredder, motor vehicle, and other equipment necessary to perform duties. Knowledge of apple devices such as an iPad with recording application, camera, cell phone and electronic recording devices. Good understanding of and ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point) and Internet (Explorer and Chrome).

Critical Skills/expertise

• Knowledge of the Ohio Revised Code, criminal case law, and criminal procedure.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Superior interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with other people possessed of widely varied levels of education and competence.
• Demonstrates integrity and reliability, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to evaluate risks and exercise sound judgment, making decisions in complex and sometimes ambiguous situations that carry significant implications for the citizens of Delaware County.
• Ability to work under pressure and to capably interact with co-workers and other members of various departments and agencies.
• Ability to develop reports and visual aids that are: concise, accurate and complete for court.
• Possesses the ability and knowledge of appropriate elements of criminal offenses, and to determine the perpetrator’s method and motive.
• Ability and knowledge to transition from an interview technique to an interrogation technique.
• Ability and knowledge to audit complex financial transactions and investigate fraud abuse.
• Ability and knowledge to make logical and practical decisions independently with little, or no, supervision.
• Ability to evaluate credibility and reliability of suspects, victims, and witnesses.
  
  

Educational And Licensing Requirements

Completion of a secondary education or equivalent plus certification from the Ohio Peace Officers Training Council plus (3) year related work experience. Work may involve confrontational situations on a regular basis. Investigator must be able to quickly react, handle and defuse potentially threatening situations. Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license, have an acceptable driving record and maintain a clean criminal record.

Essential Functions

• Assists Prosecutors with their preparation and presentation in court
• Aids in the collection of documents or records, photos or x-rays, evidence of fact or physical properties, that are necessary to prove matters of criminal nature
• Conducts interviews and/or take sworn statements from victims and witnesses and possibly offenders
• Collects evidence and develop audio/video aids for court
• Analyzes complex white collar crime cases
• Testifies in court
• Follows-up leads from local law enforcement to collect additional information and/or evidence in preparation for trial of criminal cases
• Prepares Memorandum of Interviews and/or Summaries of Investigation
• Develops and follow-up on intelligence reports
• Conducts background investigations of suspects and/or defendants; co-defendants; and/or candidates for the Diversion Program
• Utilizes data basis programs restricted to Law Enforcement
• Attends intelligence meetings and/or informational meetings and coordinate investigation with local law enforcement agencies
• Conducts specialized and generalized investigations
• Serves subpoenas to victims; witnesses; or various institutions
• Serves notices of Indictment to Offenders
• Transports victims and witnesses to/from court
• Other duties as assigned by the Prosecuting Attorney
  
  

Supplemental Information

Reporting

Individual reports directly to the Criminal Chief, Executive Administrator and the Prosecuting Attorney. The individual exercises independent judgment with direction.

Full job descriptions are available on the Class Specifications page.

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V