Special Investigator/State Detective II-IV

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Delaware Department of Justice, Civil Rights & Public Trust Division, is seeking a Special Investigator to conduct investigations involving civil rights violations, public corruption, official misconduct, election-related offenses, hate crimes, abuse of public office, and other matters affecting public confidence in government. Under the direct supervision of the Chief Special Investigator of the Civil Rights & Public Trust Division, this position is responsible for conducting investigations, ensuring the timely and effective progress of investigations, and independently managing complex investigative matters. The Special Investigator works collaboratively with Deputy Attorneys General, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, regulatory agencies, and governmental partners to advance the Division’s mission of protecting civil rights and maintaining integrity in public service.

Requirements

Minimum five years law enforcement experience.
Ability to investigate complex and difficult cases both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to prepare comprehensive investigative reports for review by a Deputy Attorney General for civil and criminal complaints.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Current or recent Police Officers Standards Training (“POST”) certification.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), DELJIS, NCIC, and LEISS.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Ability to qualify to carry a DOJ-issued firearm.
Willingness to travel and attend various training opportunities as needed.

Responsibilities

Conducts investigations, which includes conducting interviews to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence and documenting findings.
Interviews witnesses, obtains evidence, attends court proceedings, and testifies when appropriate and provide overall vertical assistance to Deputy Attorney Generals on specific prosecutions or investigations.
Verifies claims of alleged or probable violations.
Examines various records and documents in order to ascertain relevant information.
Identifies, gathers, collects, evaluates and preserves evidence.
Makes judgments after evaluating all available facts and recommends appropriate action.
Interprets and applies applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Prepares comprehensive and timely investigative reports; documenting interviews and other investigative efforts.
Testifies in criminal or civil courts, before a Grand Jury, or during an administrative hearing.
May conduct surveillance and undercover investigations.
Prepares criminal or civil cases for prosecution.
Ability to work independently or in a team to investigate and prosecute complex cases.
Maintains professional liaisons and strong lines of communications with other law enforcement partners.