Investigator - PDD Framingham

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually we need to use headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must include only sections that have real specific content. The posting includes Overview, Position Overview, Qualifications, Responsibilities, etc. Also mentions Values, Mission Statement, Agency Overview, Office Overview. Those could be considered "About the role" or maybe "About the organization". The instruction: use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can create sections like About the role (overview), Responsibilities, Qualifications, Skills (maybe combine with Qualifications?), Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to preserve all substantive info, not invent. The posting does not mention Pay, Benefits, Schedule specifics. It mentions adjusting scheduled hours to work outside regular business hours, nights/weekends required, flexibility. That's schedule info. So we can include a Schedule section with that detail. Benefits: not mentioned. Pay: not mentioned. So we should not include Benefits or Pay sections because no specific content. The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. Schedule is stated (adjusting scheduled hours to work outside of regular business hours, nights/weekends required). So we can include Schedule. Benefits not mentioned, so omit. Pay not mentioned, omit. We need to include About the role (overview). Could combine Overview, Position Overview, Agency Overview, Office Overview, Values, Mission Statement into About the role. Must preserve all substantive info; we can paraphrase but not invent or summarize away detail. We need to keep details but can condense? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." That suggests we should not omit details; we need to keep them. However we can rephrase but must keep meaning. Probably okay to combine into paragraphs. We need to use

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        describing. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. We must remove boilerplate like EEO statement, application instructions, etc. The EEO statement at end should be removed. Also navigation/legal etc. There's no explicit application instructions besides maybe link? There's a link to discover more about office; that's not application instruction, but maybe we keep? It's not boilerplate; it's substantive info about office overview. We can keep as part of About the role. We need to output only HTML fragment. Let's extract content: Overview: The Public Defender Division of Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking an Investigator for the Framingham Office. Investigators conduct criminal defense investigations and aid in trial preparation for CPCS Trial Attorneys in District, and Superior Court cases in Middlesex County. Investigators are key members of the defense team who assist in developing defense strategies for indigent persons charged with criminal offenses by interviewing witnesses, documenting crime scenes, and later testifying in court. We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving their legal and life goals. We zealously advocate for the rights of individuals and promote just public policy to protect the rights of all. Our Values Courage Accountability Respect Excellence DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION MISSION STATEMENT CPCS is committed to protecting the fundamental constitutional and human rights of our assigned clients through zealous advocacy, community-oriented defense, and the fullness of excellent legal representation. We are dedicated to building and maintaining strong professional relationships, while striving to accept, listen to and respect the diverse circumstances of each client, as we dedicate ourselves to meeting their individual needs. It is our CPCS mission to achieve these goals, and in furtherance thereof, we embrace and endorse diversity, equity and inclusion as our core values as we maintain a steadfast commitment to: (1) Ensure that CPCS management and staff members represent a broad range of human differences and experience; (2) Provide a work climate that is respectful and supports success; and (3) Promote the dignity and well-being of all staff members. CPCS leadership is responsible for ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion. The ability to achieve these goals with any level of certainty is ultimately the responsibility of each member of the CPCS community. Agency Overview CPCS is the state agency in Massachusetts responsible for providing an attorney when the state or federal constitution or a state statute requires the appointment of an attorney for a person who cannot afford to retain one. The agency provides representation in criminal, delinquency, youthful offender, family regulation, guardianship, mental health, sexually dangerous person, and sex offender registry cases, as well as in appeals and post-conviction and post-judgment proceedings related to those matters. The clients we represent are diverse across every context imaginable and bring many unique cultural dimensions to the matters we address. This reality creates a critical need for CPCS staff to be culturally competent and able to work well with people of different races, ethnicities, genders and/or sexual orientation identities, abilities, and limited English proficiency, among other protected characteristics. Office Overview The Public Defender Division Framingham Trial Office provides public defense services for Middlesex County. The PDD Framingham Trial Office is conveniently located in Framingham and is frequently referred to as Metro West, a subsection of Greater Boston. Home to sights of great interest such as the Callahan State Park, and the peaceful and serene Garden in the Woods, the city of Framingham, founded in the mid-1600’s, now enjoys a rich and diverse population, and is indeed, a growing and vibrant community. Please access the following link to discover more about the CPCS Public Defender Division Framingham Trial Office: http://www.publiccounsel.net/dir/framingham-dist-pd Position Overview Public Defender Investigators are key members of the defense team and are responsible for conducting criminal defense investigations and trial preparation for CPCS Trial Attorneys as well as assisting in developing defense strategy for indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in the District, and Superior courts in Middlesex County. Key responsibilities of Investigators are locating and interviewing persons, obtaining facts, inspecting records, writing reports, documenting crime scenes, searching databases and social media, summonsing witnesses to court, shepherding witnesses through the trial court process, and testifying in court. Investigators work under the direction of the Attorney-in-Charge, the Director of Investigations, and the Supervising Investigator and work collaboratively with other staff investigators, Attorneys-in-Charge, and CPCS Administration. Qualifications MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Associate degree with coursework in criminal justice, forensics, law or related area of study; a minimum of three years of experience in criminal defense investigations or a related investigative field which primarily involves the interviewing of persons, obtaining facts, inspection of records and writing reports; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills; Must possess a valid and active Massachusetts driver’s license and have full access to a dependable automobile; and, Access to home internet access sufficient to work remotely. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for up to 2 years of investigatory experience. Qualifications/Skills Experience with Microsoft Office, internet databases, online searches and databases, and camera and video equipment; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; Good analytical and time-management skills; Bilingual abilities preferred; and, Adjusting scheduled hours to work outside of regular business hours, e.g., on nights and weekends, is required with some regularity. Ability to be flexible due to unexpected and times sensitive issues requiring immediate attention is essential. The successful candidates will be subject to a background check including CORI and driving history reviews. Responsibilities RESPONSIBILITIES Locating and interviewing cooperative and, at times, uncooperative witnesses, alleged victims, and clients; Investigating crime scenes, commonly located in neighborhoods that have been designated as ‘high crime areas’ by local law enforcement agencies; Preparing and presenting oral and/or written reports based upon interviews and/or information obtained during the course of the investigation; Conducting surveillance; Measuring, diagramming, and photographing locations where crimes may have taken place and/or any location appropriate to the defense strategy; Utilizing computers for on-line access to the Registry of Motor Vehicles, public records, databases, social networking sites, and various online searches; Keeping accurate records of all phases of the investigation, and being accountable for all aspects of the investigation; Testifying in court as needed; Networking and maintaining personal contact with individuals in various agencies, including, but not limited to, police departments, courts, state agencies, private sector agencies, and others to facilitate access to information necessary to the defense of a case; Reviewing and analyzing police reports and witness statements; Maintaining open lines of communication with attorneys as to investigative updates and case strategy and meeting all deadlines associated with cases; Maintaining professional and productive relationships with attorneys; Evaluating individuals and factual situations to aid the attorney in preparing and presenting a defense to the criminal charges; Advising attorneys regarding changes and developments in investigative tools and techniques; Developing familiarity with Massachusetts criminal laws and rules of criminal procedure; Serving summonses on witnesses and document record keepers; Arranging timely appearance of witnesses at court by keeping them “on call” and when necessary providing transportation for clients and/or witnesses to court or other facilities; Preparing exhibits for trials and hearings; Ability to work independently and outside of normal business hours as needed; Participating in training programs for attorneys, as well as investigators; and, Other duties as assigned. 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        then paragraphs covering Overview, Position Overview, Agency Overview, Office Overview, Values/Mission. We must not repeat job title as heading; fine. We need to ensure we don't create sections with filler. We'll include About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Skills (maybe combine with Qualifications? The posting lumps Qualifications/Skills together. Could split into Qualifications and Skills sections. The Qualifications section includes minimum entrance requirements; Skills includes experience with MS Office, interpersonal skills, etc. We'll make two sections: Qualifications and Skills. Schedule section: include note about adjusting scheduled hours to work outside regular business hours, nights/weekends required, flexibility. We must not include Benefits or Pay. Now produce HTML. We need to use
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                The Public Defender Division of Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking an Investigator for the Framingham Office. Investigators conduct criminal defense investigations and aid in trial preparation for CPCS Trial Attorneys in District and Superior Court cases in Middlesex County. They are key members of the defense team who assist in developing defense strategies for indigent persons charged with criminal offenses by interviewing witnesses, documenting crime scenes, and later testifying in court. The organization fights for equal justice and human dignity by supporting clients in achieving their legal and life goals, zealously advocating for individuals’ rights, and promoting just public policy to protect the rights of all.

                CPCS’s values are Courage, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and a strong commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. Its mission statement emphasizes protecting the fundamental constitutional and human rights of assigned clients through zealous advocacy, community‑oriented defense, and excellent legal representation; building strong professional relationships while respecting diverse client circumstances; and promoting dignity and well‑being of all staff. CPCS leadership ensures equity, diversity, and inclusion, with responsibility shared by every member of the community.