Investigator

Canyon County•Caldwell, ID

23d•$72,488 - $100,027•Hybrid

About The Position

The primary function of the Investigator is to perform investigative police work for the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Work is performed under the supervision of the Prosecuting Attorney, but considerable latitude is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The principal duties of this class are performed in both a general office environment and an outdoor environment that may include exposure to adverse weather conditions and to potential personal danger. Positions within the class: Investigator I is the entry level in the prosecutor investigator series. This class is typically used as a training class, and employees work under immediate supervision while learning job skills and tasks. Investigator II is the second level in the prosecutor investigator series. This class is typically assigned to an employee that has extensive law enforcement and/or investigative experience either with law enforcement or as a prosecutor investigator.

Requirements

Knowledge of Prosecuting Attorney functions, procedures, policies, goals
Knowledge of Local, state and federal laws
Knowledge of Methods, objectives, and procedures of law enforcement practices
Knowledge of Methods, objectives, and procedures of court proceedings
Knowledge of Investigative techniques and report writing skills
Knowledge of Canyon County Personnel policy
Knowledge of Sheriff's equipment, including vehicles, speed radar units, communications units, body armor, handcuffs, firearms, batons, and other related equipment
Knowledge of Operation of a personal computer and job-related software
Knowledge of FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and Workers Compensation laws and applicability
Ability to work cooperatively and constructively with fellow workers and members of the public to provide public service of the highest quality and quantity
Ability to work cooperatively and constructively with local law enforcement agencies
Ability to understand and apply departmental, state, and local law enforcement procedures, policies, rules, and regulations
Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, to recognize actual and potential dangers, and to determine proper course of action
Ability to cope with stressful situations calmly, fairly, tactfully, and with respect for individual rights
Ability to establish and maintain effective relations with fellow employees and with citizens with varied racial, ethnic, or economic backgrounds
Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the use and care of firearms
Ability to keep immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems
Ability to demonstrate integrity, ingenuity, and objectivity in the performance of assigned tasks
Ability to learn new investigative techniques depending on specialty assignment areas
Ability to operate a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Ability to always Uphold the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with the public and other employees
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, communicate effectively, interview people, and perform telephone and radio communication
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, perform surveillance, sight and shoot a firearm, gather evidence at crime scenes, and coordinate and conduct detailed investigations
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to use a firearm safely and effectively, write reports, utilize equipment required for the performance of duties, and operate a vehicle
Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, stamina, strength, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform all duties required in an investigative environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Investigate criminal and civil conflict cases for jurisdictions as assigned
Investigate civil litigation matters
Assist deputy prosecutors in all facets of case preparation, including but not limited to trial preparation, meeting with victims and witnesses, locate and collect evidence, interviewing defense witnesses, and other matters as needed for case readiness
Conduct ILETS/NCIC research as needed for deputy prosecutors
Civil process including service of subpoenas, orders to show cause, etc.
Serve criminal warrants as assigned
Locate victims, witnesses, and suspects, including interviewing when required
Investigate DSD complaints including interviewing, taking photographs and conducting surveillance
Investigate and follow-up on criminal cases as assigned
Conducts Personnel investigations as assigned
Conduct background investigations for the Canyon County Prosecutor’s Office
Provide training to deputy prosecutors and partnering law enforcement agencies
Maintain training which is applicable to duty assignment
Engage in community outreach projects regarding public safety
Identifies, evaluates and recommends areas of services that may be enhanced
Office runner, document delivery
Performs policy review, and research
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with county policies, procedures, and safety practices
Other duties as assigned