Investigator - Solicitor at County of Oconee

Walhalla, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Criminal Case Management, Evidence Gathering, Witness Interviewing, Subpoena Service, Case Analysis, Law Enforcement Liaison, Forensic Lab Communication, Court Session Coordination, Investigation, Legal Documentation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Description Job posted until filled. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this position is to coordinate and consult with Solicitors and Law Enforcement to implement criminal case management practices that are solution driven and goal oriented. The Investigator is responsible for gathering evidence, statements, medical records, and any other information related to cases, including follow-up investigations. They serve subpoenas, direct indictments, and motions to all parties involved and prepare for cases by communicating with law enforcement agencies, SLED, and forensic labs. The Investigator handles witness and victim lineups for court sessions and travels as needed to gather evidence, deliver paperwork, or speak with inmates. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job. Conducts case intake. Collects case materials. Reviews criminal cases. Provides consulting and case preparation. Provides subpoena service. Interviews witnesses and victims. Liaisons between law enforcement and the Solicitor’s office. Gathers information about cases, including reading and analyzing reports, paperwork, evidence, and witness information. Communicates with law enforcement agencies, forensic labs, and other parties involved in cases. Makes follow-up phone calls and communicates with all parties involved in cases. Delivers paperwork such as motions, subpoenas, and indictments. Handles witness and victim lineups for court sessions. Travels to gather evidence, deliver paperwork, or speak with inmates at state facilities. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Advanced level of education, experience and knowledge relating to all Law Enforcement procedures including but not limited to the analysis of statements, identifications, evidence, surveillance, and other law enforcement practices. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Completion of basic Law Enforcement certification through the SC Criminal Justice Academy, and five (5) years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS: Required: SLED Security and Privacy Certification. Minimum of class 1 state certification. Preferred: None. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This position has the following special vision requirements: close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down and to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus). WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a relatively safe and secure indoor and/or outdoor work environment; may encounter noise, weather, extreme temperatures, moisture, humidity, dust, or odors.

Responsibilities

Coordinates with solicitors and law enforcement to implement goal-oriented criminal case management and gather critical evidence. Responsible for interviewing witnesses, serving subpoenas, and preparing case materials for court sessions.