Special Investigator/State Detective I - IV (Fraud/Cons Prot)

Work location flexible – New Castle, Kent, or Sussex Co.

Recruitment #021226-UUBA22-150100

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Introduction

Delaware's Attorney General, the State's chief law enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, fight fraud, and protect consumers in the First State.

In meeting this mission, Attorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in the Criminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil Rights and Public Trust Divisions. Each of the more than 500 staff who work in the Office of the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity and passion.

Deputy Attorneys General, with critical support from criminal special investigators, victim service specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce consumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure the public's access to open government, protect the abused, and much more.

Summary Statement

The Fraud and Consumer Protection Division, Consumer Protection Unit, seeks a Special Investigator.  This Special Investigator will support the implementation and enforcement of Senate Bill 40.  Senate Bill 40 expands the scope of the Consumer Fraud Act by making certain patterns or practices of violations by landlords of Manufactured Home Communities an unlawful consumer fraud practice. The legislation further authorizes the Attorney General to initiate legal action, including filing petitions in Justice of the Peace Court to establish receiverships of Manufactured Home Communities under specified circumstances.

 

Specifically, this Special Investigator will review complaints; conduct interviews; prepare and submit timely written reports; assist with the identification and documentation of patterns of unlawful conduct; coordinate with regulatory and law enforcement agencies; use and maintain investigative equipment; use and maintain hardware and software for data analysis, document review and case preparation; work closely and collaborate with other members of the Consumer Protection Unit to prepare cases for prosecution; and perform other duties as required.

Preferred Qualification

1. Experience with financial fraud or other business-related investigations.

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 a similar kind, not listed here.

• 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.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Substantial experience as a Law Enforcement Officer.

2. Ability to work independently or in a team to investigate complex and difficult cases.

3. Ability to prepare comprehensive investigative reports for review by a Deputy Attorney General for civil complaints.

4. Ability to qualify and carry a weapon.

5. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

6. Current Council on Police Training (COPT) Certificate or recent COPT certification.

7. Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), DELJIS, NCIC, and LEISS.

8. Possession of a valid driver’s license.

9. Willingness to travel and attend various training opportunities as needed.

Additional Posting Information

  • Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume, as you complete the
  • application process for this posting.
  • This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.

Conditions of Hire

  • Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background checks.
  • Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.  This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Benefits

Department of Justice Benefits Include:
  • May be eligible Loan forgiveness (State and Federal).
  • State of Delaware healthcare plan.
  • State of Delaware pension plan.
  • Over 4 weeks of vacation per year.
  • 3 weeks of paid sick leave per year.
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website
  • at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

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 is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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