INVESTIGATOR (ADMINISTRATOR II OAG)

at  State of Maryland

INTRODUCTION

One of Attorney General Brown’s top priorities is public safety. As such, the OAG is expanding its Criminal Division and is looking for talented, hardworking individuals who are interested in being a part of that expansion, as we create an even bigger and better Criminal Division to collaborate with local, State, and federal partners to help combat violence, the opioid epidemic, fraud, corruption, and environmental hazards, and keep Marylanders safe.
The Criminal Division is comprised of three units: Environmental and Natural Resources Crimes Unit (ENRCU), Fraud and Corruption Unit (FCU), and Organized Crime Unit (OCU).The OAG’s Criminal Division is now seeking applicants to fill one contractual Investigator position within the Division. The Investigator will assist with any and all investigations in the Criminal Division and will work closely with the attorneys and other investigators in the Division.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience leading criminal investigations, with a focus on areas relevant to this position, specifically investigations of child sexual abuse and/or other special victims crimes, organized crime, fraud and corruption, and environmental crimes.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possess in-depth training in relevant areas, including trauma-informed training and general child sexual abuse or sexual assault investigations training, as well as trainings in the other relevant subject matters.
2. Possess extensive experience conducting interviews of victim-survivors, overseeing complex criminal investigations, and maintaining relationships with victim-survivors as well as external partnering agencies.
3. The candidate should have experience conducting investigations in contemplation of litigation – in other words, at a level of reliability, consistency, thoroughness, and with the necessary documentation that the evidence can withstand scrutiny in court.
4. Have a passion for investigative work and for helping victim-survivors, and strong abilities to build and maintain relationships with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement.
5. Experience with high-profile or sensitive investigations is essential, along with excellent writing and investigative skills.
6. The candidate should have experience working with electronic evidence and electronic databases systems.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The OAG’s Criminal Division is now seeking applicants to fill one contractual Investigator position within the Division. The Investigator will assist with any and all investigations in the Criminal Division and will work closely with the attorneys and other investigators in the Division.

POSITION DUTIES

The Investigator will help develop investigative plans and will assist and support the Division’s prosecutors through all stages of the investigation and prosecution. The Investigator will be expected to serve subpoenas, conduct surveillance, draft search warrants, conduct interviews, review evidence, and write reports, among other things. The Investigator will be called upon to assist with all of the Criminal Division’s needs, including handling investigations in the ENRCU, FCU, and OCU. The Investigator will also have a large role in the Attorney General’s ongoing investigations of child sexual abuse by clergy in Maryland. In that role, the Investigator will be expected to assist in those investigations by conducting numerous interviews, serving subpoenas, performing extensive record and document reviews, and supporting the Criminal Division prosecutors with any court matters related to the investigation, among other things.