Special Investigator, Violent Crimes Case Reduction Unit

State of South Carolina • Richland County, SC

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About The Position

The Violent Crimes Case Reduction Unit (VCCRU) partners with the General and Special Prosecution section of the Criminal Division to address the backlog of violent crimes in circuits around the state. Investigators assist attorneys with moving violent crime cases in a specific circuit, with a strong emphasis on trial work. The role involves preparing murder, sexual assault, and other violent crime cases for trial within condensed time frames; support will be provided to accommodate those time frames.

Under limited supervision, the investigator investigates criminal prosecution cases assigned by a supervising attorney and Deputy Attorney General, focusing on violent crime cases and trial preparation. The investigator works with prosecution unit attorneys to assess cases and determine what assistance can be provided. The position may require overnight travel, evening and weekend work, travel to court, and transportation of files. The investigator must live within 50 miles of Columbia, South Carolina, and maintain a valid driver's license and up-to-date certifications. Supervision includes review of schedules, approaches to issues, findings, and written reports. The employee is expected to alert the supervisor to problems, issues, or suggestions related to duties or assignments.

The posting is recruiting for two vacancies. The office requires a drug screening, credit check, delinquent tax check, SLED background check, and grievance check. The office states that it is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will provide information about accommodations during the application process upon request.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and six years of certified law enforcement investigative experience with a public law enforcement agency; or an associate degree and eight years of certified investigative law enforcement experience with a public law enforcement agency; or a high school diploma and ten years of certified law enforcement experience with a public law enforcement agency.
• SC Criminal Justice Class One certification or equivalent certification from another state.
• Must live within 50 miles of Columbia, South Carolina.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must maintain up-to-date certification(s).
• May be required to travel overnight, work evenings and weekends, travel to court, and transport files.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in digital forensics and social media is preferred.
• Sound research and presentation skills, maturity, and diplomacy in communicating with others.
• Well organized and able to work independently.
• Investigative experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate assigned criminal prosecution cases, focusing on violent crimes and trial preparation.
• Gather evidence and help organize and present investigative findings.
• Work with prosecution unit attorneys to assess cases and determine what investigative assistance can be provided.
• Interview potential witnesses and suspects and obtain necessary physical, documentary, or other evidence.
• Document the progress of investigations and maintain files and evidence for assigned investigations.
• Maintain a high level of organization to ensure investigations are completed.
• Coordinate administrative details of witness interviews, evidence collection, and personal arrangements for required out-of-town travel.
• Handle inquiries regarding cases and investigations within the office.
• Assist prosecutors with trial preparation.
• Review digital forensics, jail communications, and financial and social media searches related to cases.
• Help secure materials when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising investigator, Attorney General, Chief Deputy Attorney General, or other supervising attorneys.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Fifteen days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
• Fifteen days of sick leave per year.
• Thirteen paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time