0000007249.INVESTIGATOR III (SPECIAL).DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

About the role

This position works independently to provide support and expertise to the Assistant District Attorney in investigating moderate to complex level cases and/or cases requiring special skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently assists the assigned Assistant District Attorney in gathering pertinent data, identifying significant factors, and recognizing solutions for complex and/or specialized cases involving capital murder and high-dollar-value white-collar crime.
• Independently locates and develops evidence for trial or plea negotiations.
• Plans and organizes work as part of a trial or section in preparing cases for disposition.
• Assists in reconstructing events, sequences, and time elements in preparation of criminal cases.
• Locates, interviews, and notifies witnesses of trial dates by serving subpoenas, summons, and writs, and makes arrests.
• Coordinates transportation and lodging of trial witnesses.
• Checks the background of witnesses that may be used during trial.
• Collects and prepares physical evidence for trial, including reviewing medical autopsy and forensic reports, investigating crime scenes, gathering evidence, determining what evidence needs analysis, and drawing accurate conclusions.
• Assists the Assistant District Attorney during jury selections and trial presentations.
• Supervises and trains Level I and Level II investigators; acts as lead when more than one investigator is required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have passed a general educational development (GED) test or hold a high school diploma.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related field of study.
• Six years of experience in investigative law enforcement, or an Advanced Peace Officer Certificate from T.C.L.E.O.S.E with no experience.

Skills & Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Peace Officer and proficient in the use of a firearm.
• Knowledgeable of investigative techniques and ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with a diverse group of individuals.
• Skilled at applying interviewing techniques while assisting prosecutors in adverse or hostile conditions.
• Must pass a criminal background investigation.
• May require successful completion of a polygraph exam, psychological exam, physical exam, and is subject to random, unannounced drug/alcohol testing.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Standard office environment 50% of the time, with the remainder spent in a typical law enforcement street environment.