Investigator

Application Requirements

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Under administrative direction performs work of considerable difficulty in providing investigations of criminal cases for staff attorneys.

Definition/Summary of Duties

Consults with staff attorneys in preparation of defense for criminal cases; gathers and analyzes facts and evidence; contacts, interviews, and coordinates court appearances of prospective witnesses and other sources of information; records statements and testimony as well as photographs crime scenes; prepares material evidence for court room presentation; evaluates the credibility, relevancy and admissibility of investigative findings, serves subpoenas, maintains files and records on cases under investigation; aids in the development and implementation of guidelines and policies for investigators.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after successfully completing the probationary period of 12 months.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge of investigative techniques and procedures appropriate to the area of specialization;
• Comprehensive knowledge of criminal statutes and Rules of Evidence in court procedures.

• Considerable ability to compile and analyze facts and evidence and make sound recommendations;
• Considerable ability to obtain information through interview and interrogation;
• Considerable ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports;
• Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Considerable ability to work independently;
• Considerable ability to effectively deal with hostile, resistant witnesses or clients;
• Considerable ability to work effectively with the public, courts, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and clients;
• Considerable ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.

• Considerable skills in providing investigations of criminal cases for staff attorneys;
• Considerable skill in interviewing hostile, resistant witnesses or clients

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of two years of college course work with an emphasis in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Law Enforcement, or a related field of course work, or three years of related, paid experience.

The State of Minnesota offers benefits through the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP). Benefits-eligible employees are entitled to the following insurance and pre-tax benefits:

Full time employee and part time employee benefits:

Medical insurance

Single coverage as low as $38.50 a month

Family coverage $262.66 a month

Dental insurance

Single coverage as low as $13.50 a month

Family coverage $55.40 a month

Basic Life insurance

6 week paid Parental Leave (eligible after 1 year of employment)

Retirement Savings

11 paid holidays

2 Floating holiday

Vacation and sick time along with leave of absence programs

Employee Assistance Program

Optional benefits:

Additional Life insurance for yourself, spouse and children

Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance

Metro Pass

Deferred Compensation plan

Pre-tax expense accounts: dependent care account, medical and dental, transit expense