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The City of New Orleans seeks an Investigator to assess complaints and develop investigative plans in line with the Investigative Manual. You will interview subjects and witnesses, perform field investigations, and manage documents and evidence.
You may draft subpoenas and closing memos, and provide testimony before administrative hearings or in court as required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are essential.
The Investigator develops investigative cases, including but not limited to evaluating complaints, developing investigative plans and handling cases according to Investigative Manual (IM) procedures. The Investigator interviews subjects of investigations, conducts field investigations, interviews witnesses, performs covert surveillance and reports results. The Investigator develops compiles, reviews, handles, and transports documents and evidence relative to investigations. The Investigator charts and reports case progress, issues status reports and closing reports, drafts subpoena and summons requests and closing memos when so assigned. The Investigator must give testimony before administrative hearings and in the courtroom when required; and related duties as required.
A rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes; however, credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years.
This is an original entrance and promotional examination.