Criminal Investigator - Domestic Violence Unit

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

12d • $40 - $61 • Onsite

About The Position

About Our Job What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The expected starting hourly range is $39.56 - $50.44, based on your experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 457B Retirement Plan 132 hours of PTO earned within first year 11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday Education Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed) Free RTD Eco Pass Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date Who We Are The Mission of the Denver District Attorney's Office is to professionally and competently prosecute crimes and investigate criminal activity on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado and to seek equal justice for all in the criminal justice system. Our mission also includes the prevention and deterrence of crimes, supporting the well-being of victims, participating in the community, being transparent and accountable, and, improving the criminal justice system to provide fair alternatives to incarceration in appropriate cases. Location This position reports on site at the Republic Plaza building located at 370 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, Monday through Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM What You’ll Do We are currently recruiting for a Senior Criminal Investigator for the Domestic Violence Unit to support the District Attorney's Office. The responsibilities for this position are as follows:

Requirements

• Our ideal candidate will have three (3) plus years of professional level experience conducting comprehensive investigations in domestic violence crimes.
• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field
• Experience Requirement: Four (4) years of previous police experience, two (2) of which must be at the level of Criminal Investigator (e.g. Police Detective) or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education
• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements
• License/Certifications: By position, requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
• Requires certification as a Colorado Peace Officer (POST) at the time of application
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

Responsibilities

• Locates and interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects
• Investigate and assist in the prosecution of criminal cases
• Determines investigative techniques and case strategies; gathers, evaluates, and preserves evidence, analyzes the evidence, prepares spreadsheets or summary charts on financial or voluminous data, prepares diagrams and demonstrative evidence, photograph crime scenes and determines the presence or absence of criminal activity
• Prepares investigative reports with recommendations for future management of the case
• Organizes case strategies in conjunction with other law enforcement staff and applicable City agencies
• Prepares affidavits for arrest warrant, search warrants, and subpoenas, serves parties involved in legal action, and may prepare interrogatories, production requests, and answers in civil litigation
• Delivers testimony in the Grand Jury and/or court as an advisory witness.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 132 hours of PTO earned within first year
• 11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday
• Education Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city
• Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)
• Free RTD Eco Pass
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level