Investigator

Application Requirements

ATTACH COVER LETTER AND RESUME

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Consults with staff attorneys in preparation of defense for criminal cases
• Gathers and analyzes facts and evidence
• Contact, 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 courtroom 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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• 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

Abilities

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

Benefits

• 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:
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Basic Life insurance
• Single coverage as low as $38.50 a month
• Family coverage $262.66 a month
• Single coverage as low as $13.50 a month
• Family coverage $55.40 a month
• 6 week paid Parental Leave (eligible after 1 year of employment)
• Retail 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

Pay

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Schedule

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