Investigator 1/2/3 (02-1268)

State of Alaska • Nome, AK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Investigators perform investigations on behalf of the Agency in criminal and civil cases of varying complexity, assist with trial preparation, and work with colleagues to maintain effective office operations. Investigators are tasked with reviewing police reports, witness statements, and all manner of evidence in support of Agency attorneys. You will conduct interviews of clients, witnesses, and forensic experts, prepare and serve subpoenas, collect evidence, and prepare reports. The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to counsel in many types of cases and the Public Defender Agency is appointed by the Court to represent people who are unable to afford counsel on their own. Investigators play an integral part of providing that representation and protecting our client’s rights. Investigators are responsible for gathering and preparing evidence for use in trial and collaborate with attorneys to formulate defense strategies. Their work is fundamental to the success of our Agency and our ability to serve the needs of our clients.

Requirements

• Competency in Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Competency in Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Competency in Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
• Knowledge of State and federal laws, including legal and court procedures, regulations, guidelines, precedents, admissibility of evidence, case preparation, and/or settlements for applicable areas of law practiced or supported.
• Competency in Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or experience in performing duties such as assisting in investigative work or legal research; preparing legal documents; conducting searches to locate individuals and/or assets; providing accurate interpretative information on laws and regulations; conducting administrative reviews of cases under appeal and issuing decisions; conducting interviews; locating and gathering information and data, evidence, and/or testimony to be used in civil or criminal proceedings, administrative actions, or governmentally regulated activities; conducting adjudications of claims; and/or drafting documents in support of attorneys or agencies engaged in administrative adjudication.
• Competency in Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with investigation, including interviewing, evidence detection, locating, gathering, and handling, and drawing appropriate factual inferences and conclusions. Provide oral or written reports of findings. Presenting evidence and providing testimony.
• Competency in Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible investigative work experience performing duties such as locating and gathering information, evidence and/or testimony to be used in civil or criminal proceedings, administrative actions, or governmentally regulated activities which included preparing reports in support of attorneys or agencies engaged in administrative adjudication, and/or detecting and verify suspected fraud, licensing violations, and other violations of state law.
• Must be an Alaska Resident.
• Must pass a background investigation, which includes a criminal record check for conviction of felony or misdemeanor crimes.
• Must possess an Alaska driver's license and operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Completed Investigator Flex 1 Training Plan

Responsibilities

• Perform investigations on behalf of the Agency in criminal and civil cases of varying complexity.
• Assist with trial preparation.
• Work with colleagues to maintain effective office operations.
• Review police reports, witness statements, and all manner of evidence in support of Agency attorneys.
• Conduct interviews of clients, witnesses, and forensic experts.
• Prepare and serve subpoenas.
• Collect evidence.
• Prepare reports.
• Gather and prepare evidence for use in trial.
• Collaborate with attorneys to formulate defense strategies.

Benefits

• Probationary period with formal and on-the-job training with supervisor and colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed