Job Details for 2121 - EO Investigative Assistant

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
GRADE: 109


POSITION SUMMARY
Under close supervision; performs work of routine difficulty by assisting Criminal Investigators in preliminary aspects of investigation, as well as, organizing all evidence for testimony in court; performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
This position involves carrying out assignments surrounding investigative work in criminal cases. This includes arranging for interviews of defendants, defense witnesses, and state's witnesses. It also involves personally conducting more routine interviews, as well as, preparing evidence for testimony of criminal investigator in court proceedings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by positions in this class.

• Locates state witnesses, defense witnesses, and defendants
• Serves subpoenas, writs and court summons
• Personally conducts more routine interviews of witnesses and writes up interview reports.
• Ensures that all pieces of evidence are included and organized for court proceedings
• Testifies at trial as needed;
• Transports witnesses to court proceedings; may
• Assists in surveillance activities involving investigation of witnesses and in execution of search warrants.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Adjusts work assignments and schedules in the event of an emergency to participate in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities as assigned.
• Depending on assignment may maintain required emergency management training, licensure and/or certifications.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned within job classification.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Knowledge of:
• Practices, procedures and techniques employed in criminal investigation
• Laws and ordinances relating to arrest and search and seizure
• Rules of legal evidence
• General procedures used by grand juries in conducting criminal investigations and by courts in conducting criminal trials
• Geography of DuPage County.
• Current office practices, procedures and equipment
• County policies and procedures
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes

Skill in:
• Gathering a variety of information through interviews and interrogations
• Assisting in the preparation of cases for court or grand jury hearings
• Using computer hardware and software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, etc
• Applying an acquired knowledge of procedures, rules, regulations and services applicable to the assigned office

Ability to:
• Manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneously
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department and division staff, other departments and others, such as vendors
• Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations and statutory requirements
• Convey excellent oral and written communication
• Work effectively under stress
• Maintain confidentiality

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Completion of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma equivalent; One year of experience in criminal investigative or law enforcement work or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk; and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and taste; or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to maintain a level of physical fitness to meet department standards. Correct visual acuity to 20/20.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities the employee maybe exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, explosives, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases or poor ventilation.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
This position requires a valid Illinois driver's license.