Job Details for 2128 - EO State’s Attorney Criminal Investigator
Job Description
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
GRADE: 311
POSITION SUMMARY
Under direction; performs work of moderate difficulty
investigating assigned cases and making arrests; performs related work as
required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in
this class is responsible for investigating and interviewing witnesses and
alleged offenders. Work involves the ability to work cooperatively with
multiple law enforcement agencies while investigating assigned cases. This
position is distinguished by the requirement that the incumbent be a sworn
officer with the accountability to carry a weapon and have the authority to
make arrests. Direction is received from the Deputy Chief Investigator or
Chief Investigator of the State’s Attorneys’ Office.
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.
• Interviews
and/or interrogates alleged victims and offenders using diverse questioning
techniques
• Makes assessments of the psychological and emotional status
of the person being interviewed
• Locates and interviews witnesses for
and/or against the accused
• Travels throughout the region to investigate
cases
• Accumulates documentary evidence and investigates leads
•
Obtains confessions and makes arrests
• Participates in surveillance
• Completes search and seizure of property
• Takes photographs, makes
tape recordings and compiles other forms of documentation and evidence
•
Serves subpoenas as directed by attorney of record
• Testifies in court
as required
• Transports witnesses, defendants and evidence to and from
court proceedings as directed by attorneys
• Prepares detailed reports
documenting interviews and all other applicable aspects of the investigation
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality
NON-ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Completes required training programs and
stays current with County Emergency Management operational policies and
procedures
• Supports the County Incident Command and Emergency
Management Systems in preparedness, response and recovery efforts
•
Maintains 24/7 availability to respond to emergencies, exercises and other
related activities.
• Adjusts work assignment or schedule in the event
of an emergency to participate in emergency
preparedness, response and
recovery activities as assigned.
• Depending on assignment, may require
emergency management training, licensure 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:
• The
practices, procedures and techniques employed in criminal investigation
• Laws and ordinances relating to arrest or search and seizure
•
General procedures used in criminal investigation and by courts 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:
• Applying investigative methods,
techniques, and practices in conducting investigations to secure witnesses,
facts, and evidence
• Assisting in the preparation of cases for court or
grand jury hearings
• Gathering a variety of information through
questioning and interrogation techniques
• Preparing clear and concise
reports and documentation
• Using computer hardware and software
including work processing, spreadsheets, databases,
email, etc.
•
Applying an acquired knowledge of procedures, rules, regulations, and services
of office to which
assigned
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
• 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
•
Monitor and evaluate employees
• Prioritize and assign work
•
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of
proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
•
Plan, organize, manage and evaluate the work of the division to ensure
efficient, timely and cost-effective services
• Plan, analyze, and
evaluate programs and services, operational needs, and fiscal constraints
• Provide leadership to effectively resolve issues
SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES
Exercises supervision of personnel in related area of
responsibility.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Completion of an
Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field, three years of
experience in law enforcement or criminal justice and completion of the police
academy training. Depending on area of assignment, position may require
specialized training for working with cases involving child victimization; 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.
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of
force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to
20 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
Must
possess and maintain in good standing, a valid IL driver’s license. Depending
on area of assignment, position may require specialized training for working
with cases involving child victimization.