PUBLIC DEFENDER INVESTIGATOR III
Recruitment #21-003452-0001
Department | OPD District Operations |
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Date Opened | 1/14/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 1/28/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $37,410.00 - $58,943.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Janynee Covington |
Work Location |
Talbot
|
Introduction
The Office of the Public Defender is a statewide independent agency charged with providing superior legal representation to indigent defendants. The agency’s vision is Justice, Fairness and Dignity for All. Employees are committed to the core values of culture of excellence, client centered representation, tenacious advocacy, and are united in achieving the agency’s mission.
The Office of the Public Defender is seeking detail oriented applicants with investigative and interviewing skills, as well as excellent communication and writing skills to fill a Public Defender Investigator III position in its Talbot County office. The Public Defender Investigator III conducts investigations in cases of alleged criminal conduct for the defense of persons represented by the Office of the Public Defender. Work performing field investigations involves significant client contact with indigent defendants and their families and is performed at various locations to include crime scenes, detention centers, prisons, private residences and places of employment. Travel to locate and interview clients and witnesses is required.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
301 Bay Street, Easton, Maryland
POSITION DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: One year of experience investigating alleged criminal offenses for the purpose of developing and documenting factual information to be used in criminal trials or one year of experience interviewing patients for the purpose of obtaining and documenting factual information concerning medical history or any combination of these types of experience equaling one year.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute additional experience developing and documenting factual information for use in legal proceedings or experience interviewing persons for the purpose of determining eligibility for legal assistance programs on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours, including 12 credit hours in mental health or medical disciplines or 12 credit hours in criminology or law enforcement from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Criminal Investigation classifications or Criminal Investigation specialty codes in the Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination will consist of a
rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements
of the position. You may be required to
complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your
application. Therefore, it is important
that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all experience and education that is
related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online Applications
Preferred. Please fax all paper
applications and questionnaires to (410) 333-8134.
Inquiries regarding applications
and submitting paper applications can be directed to: Office of the Public
Defender, Human Resources Division, 6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 1304, Baltimore,
MD 21202; or by calling (410) 767-8500, toll free: 877-430-5187; TTY users call
Maryland Relay Service 800-735-2258.
Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#)
and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.
A paper copy of the MD State application
form and questionnaire can be downloaded from the link below.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer,