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July 22, 2024
Ward County North Dakota
Minot
Investigator
Investigator - State's Attorney
Starting Pay Range: $23.37 - $25.79 per hour, depending on experience
Type of Recruitment: Internal/External
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Investigator assists the State’s Attorney with issues that involve investigation of personal and property crimes to assist attorneys in the prosecution of those crimes on behalf of Ward County. Required to work closely with attorneys on evaluating and preparing cases for trial. Independently performs fact finding and investigation into cases to prepare them for trial.
2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for interviewing and taking statements from victims, witnesses or others involved in assigned investigations; compiling relevant data for assigned case investigation records; photographing, collecting, and analyzing evidence; preparing reports on investigations and/or crime scenes and evidence.
This position is supervised by the State’s Attorney and exercises no supervision over other positions.
4. REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Any Combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires standing, walking sitting, climbing or balancing, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires stooping, kneeling, couching, or crawling, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling, and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception and color perception; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information to normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities, work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions,; work is generally in moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
7. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is normally performed in environmentally controlled areas. Work may be very stressful due to the nature of the office and types of work done at the office. When doing crime scene investigation and assisting with search warrants, work may be required at unusual hours and at any location. This work may require visits to locations involving difficult terrain or access, inclement weather, or other unpleasant and dangerous conditions.
Work is primarily done on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM. Research and case preparation often involve work well beyond office hours.
Investigators will be on-call from time to time. When on-call Investigators can expect to be called upon or called out at all hours and on any day.
Starting Pay Range: $23.37 - $25.79 per hour, depending on experience
Type of Recruitment: Internal/External
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Investigator assists the State’s Attorney with issues that involve investigation of personal and property crimes to assist attorneys in the prosecution of those crimes on behalf of Ward County. Required to work closely with attorneys on evaluating and preparing cases for trial. Independently performs fact finding and investigation into cases to prepare them for trial.
2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for interviewing and taking statements from victims, witnesses or others involved in assigned investigations; compiling relevant data for assigned case investigation records; photographing, collecting, and analyzing evidence; preparing reports on investigations and/or crime scenes and evidence.
- Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and maintaining records, accounts, and other factual information; preparing diagrams, charts or other visual aids in support of investigative work.
- Responsible for assisting in locating and making arrangements for the appearance of victims or witnesses in proceedings. Prepare subpoenas as needed.
- Responsible for assisting attorneys with case evaluation and preparation of cases for prosecution, including testifying in court as required
- Conduct follow-up investigations, including interviews of victims or witnesses to obtain statements and evidence for trail.
- Prepare investigative reports.
- Location and assure appearances for victims and witnesses for trails, hearings, and depositions. Locate relevant evidence records and personal property.
- Assist attorneys with preparation presentation of evidence in court.
- Maintain case records and provide testimony in court proceedings.
- Analyze extensive electronic discovery and develop investigation plans using the identified facts.
- Preparations for trials, including assistance with Jury pool backgrounds.
- Organize workload to ensure all documentation and reports are accurate and in proper form to assist attorneys. Maintain a positive and productive work environment with effective communication, a professional manner and teamwork with the State’s Attorney’s office, other county departments, law enforcement agencies and members of the public.
This position is supervised by the State’s Attorney and exercises no supervision over other positions.
4. REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Any Combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a Behavioral Science and investigative work experience. Relative investigative work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and applicable insurance.
- Understand and able to speak and read English. English-Spanish Bilingual Language skills a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer and social media literacy, familiarity with Windows OS, and proficient in Microsoft Office application, Adobe Acrobat and LEARMS and AXON (or similar)
- Experience working in and/or with Native American, Hispanic and/or African American communities.
- Background in social work, reentry courts, mental health treatment and diagnosis, and recovery and addiction treatment.
- Experience with International investigation and travel
- Experience with matters involving complex fraud, bankruptcy, forfeiture, and financial records.
- Knowledge of estate planning documents, such as wills, trust, durable powers of attorney for both finances and health care. Knowledge of medical terms and medications;
- Techniques of interviewing and evaluation of vulnerable population.
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires standing, walking sitting, climbing or balancing, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires stooping, kneeling, couching, or crawling, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling, and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception and color perception; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information to normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities, work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions,; work is generally in moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
7. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is normally performed in environmentally controlled areas. Work may be very stressful due to the nature of the office and types of work done at the office. When doing crime scene investigation and assisting with search warrants, work may be required at unusual hours and at any location. This work may require visits to locations involving difficult terrain or access, inclement weather, or other unpleasant and dangerous conditions.
Work is primarily done on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM. Research and case preparation often involve work well beyond office hours.
Investigators will be on-call from time to time. When on-call Investigators can expect to be called upon or called out at all hours and on any day.
Miscellaneous Information
Please submit your Ward County Application, Cover Letter and Resume by September 20, 2024 at 4:30 pm to 225 3rd St SE, Minot, ND 58701 or online.Job Details
Category
State Attorney
Status
Open
Posted
September 6, 2024 10:00 AM
Closing
September 20, 2024 4:30 PM
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