County Detective - Elder Abuse Task Force

About the role

This is investigations work at the part-time performance level for the County's District Attorney's Office. The position conducts and assists with investigations primarily focused on prosecuting criminal cases related to elder abuse. Work includes initiating and conducting investigations, locating individuals, taking statements and evidence, and conducting background checks. This role also involves assisting with open cases initiated by local police departments as required.

The position reports directly to the Chief Criminal Investigator and is a member of the Elder Abuse Task Force. Possession of Certification issued by the Municipal Police Officer Training Commission is required.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews cases to identify and document information, determine action needed, and develop cases for prosecuting criminal charges.
• Assembles evidence of any nature to determine the facts known and needed in a case.
• Prepares reports of investigations.
• Works with law-enforcement agencies in criminal investigations.
• Visits crime scenes as needed and takes photographic and other technical evidence.
• Ensures control of the evidence trail.
• Identifies and locates witnesses; interviews and takes statements from witnesses.
• May take part in pre-trial and other conferences between the prosecution and the defense regarding sentencing, plea bargaining, witnesses for the parties, and evidence to be presented; testifies to general activities and/or specific findings.
• Answers phone calls made to the Elder Abuse Task Force Hotline and assists with outreach programming for the Elder Abuse Task Force.
• Works with the Area Agency on Aging on current investigations involving open cases for the County's District Attorney's Office.