Investigator

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense • St. Paul, MN

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under administrative direction, performs work of considerable difficulty in providing investigations of criminal cases for staff attorneys. Consults with staff attorneys in preparation of defense for criminal cases; gathers and analyzes facts and evidence; contacts, interviews, and coordinates court appearances of prospective witnesses and other sources of information; records statements and testimony as well as photographs crime scenes; prepares material evidence for court room presentation; evaluates the credibility, relevancy and admissibility of investigative findings, serves subpoenas, maintains files and records on cases under investigation; aids in the development and implementation of guidelines and policies for investigators. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after successfully completing the probationary period of 12 months.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of investigative techniques and procedures appropriate to the area of specialization
• Comprehensive knowledge of criminal statutes and Rules of Evidence in court procedures
• Considerable ability to compile and analyze facts and evidence and make sound recommendations
• Considerable ability to obtain information through interview and interrogation
• Considerable ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports
• Considerable ability to establish and effective working relationships
• Considerable ability to work independently
• Considerable ability to effectively deal with hostile, resistant witnesses or clients
• Considerable ability to work effectively with the public, courts, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and clients
• Considerable ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• Considerable skills in providing investigations of criminal cases for staff attorneys
• Considerable skill in interviewing hostile, resistant witnesses or clients
• Completion of two years of college course work with an emphasis in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Law Enforcement, or a related field of course work, or three years of related, paid experience.

Responsibilities

• Consults with staff attorneys in preparation of defense for criminal cases
• Gathers and analyzes facts and evidence
• Contacts, interviews, and coordinates court appearances of prospective witnesses and other sources of information
• Records statements and testimony
• Photographs crime scenes
• Prepares material evidence for court room presentation
• Evaluates the credibility, relevancy and admissibility of investigative findings
• Serves subpoenas
• Maintains files and records on cases under investigation
• Aids in the development and implementation of guidelines and policies for investigators

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree