Investigator I

Recruitment #031318-MBAA01-20600

Summary Statement

The Court of Common Pleas Investigative Services Office provides investigative services to each of the Court of Common Pleas three (3) locations in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties. As such, the Investigator I position in the Court of Common Pleas has a statewide caseload responsibility and will be assigned cases from New Castle County, Kent County, and Sussex County. Furthermore, the incumbent will travel on a weekly basis to the New Castle County Courthouse, the Kent County Courthouse, and the Sussex County Courthouse in order to handle cases. The mission of the Investigative Services Office is to conduct investigations or perform any other investigative tasks associated with the preparation of reports as may be desirable to facilitate the appropriate sentencing of an offender or other court proceedings, including mediation and restitution. The incumbent’s role is to conduct the appropriate investigations assigned by the Court and prepare reports detailing the results of those investigations with well-reasoned and appropriate recommendations based on law, court policies, and facts.

Career Ladder

     Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

  • Conducts investigations, which includes conducting interviews to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence and documenting findings.
     
  • Interviews or interrogates witnesses, complainants and others.
     
  • Verifies claims of alleged or probable violations.
     
  • Examines various records and documents in order to ascertain relevant information.
     
  • Gathers, controls and evaluates evidence.
     
  • Makes judgments after evaluating all available facts and recommends appropriate action.
     
  • Interprets and applies applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
     
  • Prepares various investigative reports.
     
  • Testifies before boards, commission, administrative bodies or courts.
     
  • May conduct surveillance and undercover investigations.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Investigator I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Six months experience in conducting investigations which includes conducting interviews to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence and documenting findings.
  2. Six months experience in determining compliance with laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
  3. Six months experience in narrative report writing.
  4. Knowledge of civil, criminal or administrative proceedings.

Additional Posting Information

This position will have Statewide responsibilities which requires travel throughout the State.  The State of Delaware provides transportation services to State agencies.

Conditions of Hire

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

Accommodations

  Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.