Investigator I

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday; 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.); full benefits

This professional position in the District Court Division of the State’s Attorney’s Office is responsible for the investigation and case preparation of all assigned felony and misdemeanor matters in the County’s jurisdiction. Supervision is received from the Chief of the District Court.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities:
Interview victims, eyewitnesses and corroborative witnesses to assess facts and information regarding criminal offenses

Review police records to determine appropriate charges and any case weaknesses

Organize and schedule all interviews and investigations in order to meet Court schedule

Compile final investigation report for prosecuting attorney prior to trial date and make recommendations regarding the prosecutorial merit of each case

Interview and answer official and citizen inquiries in person or by telephone

Maintain close liaison with the District Court Commissioners, clerks of the District Court and Circuit Court, police agencies and other agencies

Assist in other case preparation as needed

Perform other related duties as required To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:
The qualifications / requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical demands or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field

Minimum 4 years of work experience in a criminal justice field that includes investigative work

NOTE: Additional years of related work experience may reduce the education requirement and additional related education may reduce the years of experience required

Possession of a valid automobile operator’s license KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

Ability to obtain and maintain Frederick County Employee Driving Permit

Considerable knowledge of the rules of evidence and criminal and motor vehicle laws, as well as knowledge of the laws regarding search and seizure, and gathering and maintaining evidence

Ability to efficiently and accurately interpret police reports

Ability to effectively obtain information through interviews and interrogations

Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including a thorough understanding of the English language, technical and composition writing and professional correspondence

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with witnesses, associates and the general public

Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain appropriate confidentiality

Ability to deal calmly and efficiently in a pressured environment PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR :

Law enforcement experience in Frederick County

Experience in accident reconstruction and/or motor vehicle fatality investigations

Experience in the criminal investigation unit of a law enforcement agency

Work experience in a State’s Attorney’s Office

Additional Information/Examination Process:
This position is subject to random drug testing EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include): 1) An evaluation of training and experience 2) One or more interviews 3) Pre-employment physical examination and drug test 4) Pre-employment background investigation

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential duties; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.