Criminal Investigator

Weber County Careers•Ogden, UT

5d•$36

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the County Attorney and the Chief Criminal Investigator, engages in criminal investigations as part of the Weber County Attorney’s Office. Is responsible for conducting criminal investigations into Officer-Involved Critical Incidents that occur within Weber and Morgan Counties. Is responsible for being a member of the Homicide Task Force within Weber and Morgan Counties.

Requirements

Must be a current Utah State law enforcement officer in good standing.
Must have Peace Officer Standards and Training Academy (POST) certification upon date of hire, plus at least five (5) years of experience with a Law Enforcement Agency, of which at least five (2) years must have been spent in an Investigator/Detective position.
Knowledge: Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Modern law enforcement principles, procedures, and techniques; and court procedures and rules of evidence.
Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies and the public in general. This includes the ability, both orally and in writing, to articulate a legal argument or factual statement confidently, concisely, and convincingly.
Must have a valid Utah Driver’s License and a good driving record.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment background check prior to starting the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in working on high stress, high profile investigations. Experience investigating homicides and officer involved critical incidents. Experience working in a task force unit. Experience investigating highly sensitive internal cases. Experience in developing and preparing cases for wiretap investigations and knowledge of practical requirements.

Responsibilities

Responds to the scene and takes the lead on investigations involving Officer-Involved Critical Incidents. Coordinates with the agency involved to gather all pertinent information necessary for a complete independent investigation.
Responds to the scene of homicides and other critical incidents in Weber and Morgan counties. Works with investigators from venue agencies to successfully solve cases.
Locates and interviews with witnesses, victims, and suspects who have information or are involved in a case.
Serves subpoenas and other legal documents.
Assists prosecuting attorneys in preparing for and presenting trials.
Other duties as assigned.