DCJ Inspector

State of Connecticut - Division of Criminal Justice; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

The Division of Criminal Justice is seeking a full-time DCJ Inspector for the Office of the Inspector General in Shelton, CT. The role requires readiness to respond to crime scenes, including nights and weekends, with a hazardous duty designation and mandatory background checks and firearms certification.

The position supports investigations and enforcement across state lines. Responsibilities include reviewing documentation, coordinating records, interviewing witnesses, preparing reports, and

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience as a law enforcement officer.
• Three years of General Experience must have included criminal investigation.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation for accuracy and viability of proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
• Direct and supervise post-arrest investigative measures.
• Schedule and request follow-up records (medical reports, toxicology, ballistics).
• Interview victims and witnesses; assess credibility of testimony.
• Prepare reports, statements and affidavits; summaries for attorneys.
• Coordinate subpoenas and extradition requests; arrange transport and security as needed.
• Prepare witnesses for court; accompany attorney during trials.
• Supervise investigations as assigned; liaise with other agencies.

Skills

Law enforcement

Criminal investigation

Job description

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of all criminal matters in the State of Connecticut. It is an independent agency of the executive branch of state government, established under the Constitution of the State of Connecticut. The Division is composed of the Office of the Chief State's Attorney, located in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, and the Offices of the State's Attorneys for each of the thirteen Judicial Districts in the State of Connecticut.

What We Can Offer You

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!

About this Position

We are recruiting for one (1) full-time DCJ Inspector for the Office of the Inspector General in Shelton, CT. This position works Monday through Friday, based on a 35-hour work week, with core hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The position # is 130212.

The Role

The incumbent in this position will be required to be on call to report to crime scenes for investigations, including nights and weekends. NOTE: This is a Hazardous Duty position. The incumbent will be required to complete a background check, a pre‑employment physical exam which includes a drug screening, and DCJ firearms certification.

About Us

The Division of Criminal Justice (Division) and its employees are committed to the fair and equal administration of justice in Connecticut. To this end, the Division acknowledges its duty to investigate and prosecute matters within its jurisdiction diligently, ethically and impartially, honoring its constitutional and common law foundations. By ensuring that the criminal laws of the State of Connecticut are enforced fairly and constitutionally, the Division honors the rule of law upon which our nation is founded. Accomplishing this mission depends upon skill, creativity, and constructive interaction of all Division employees with the law enforcement community and advocacy in the highest traditions of the Office of State's Attorney, the first public prosecutor in America.

Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)

In the Division of Criminal Justice this class is accountable for assisting the State's Attorney and/or Assistant State's Attorney in the investigation and preparation of criminal cases under prosecution.

Examples of Duties

• Upon receipt of criminal investigation assignment, reviews all documentation for accuracy, adequacy and legibility in order to determine viability of proof beyond a reasonable doubt;
• Directs and supervises post-arrest investigative measures;
• Schedules and requests follow-up records, such as medical reports, toxicology lab analyses, ballistics tests results, etc.;
• Interviews victims and witnesses and assesses credibility of testimony;
• Prepares reports, statements and affidavits;
• Prepares synopsis of investigation for attorneys;
• Ensures court appearance of witnesses, including issuance of subpoenas and inter-state subpoenas which may require transportation, accommodation and protection arrangements;
• Prepares extradition requests;
• Checks in evidence for trial;
• Accompanies attorney throughout the trial in order to take notes and follow-up on investigations in response to defense presentations;
• Conducts independent investigations as assigned;
• Acts as liaison with and may serve as a resource for local, federal and state law enforcement agencies;
• Serves as liaison with victims;
• Has statewide police power to make arrests with or without a warrant;
• Keeps abreast of changes in relevant laws and developments in investigative methods;
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Considerable knowledge of police investigative procedures, including laws of arrest, search and seizure, preservation and presentation of evidence, etc.;
• Knowledge of state judicial system and procedures;
• Considerable interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to qualify in use of firearms;
• Analyze and organize presentation of data.

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience

Seven (7) years of experience as a law enforcement officer.

Minimum Qualifications - Special Experience

Three (3) years of General Experience must have included criminal investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong writing experience;
• Substantial experience drafting warrant affidavits and reviewing those submitted by others;
• Extensive experience with local law enforcement within the Bridgeport geographical area;
• Training and experience in traditional forensic methods, such as ballistics, DNA sequencing and fingerprint analysis;
• Considerable experience with Microsoft Office Software, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Experience handling digital evidence and preparing it for courtroom presentations;
• Supervisory experience in law enforcement;
• Extensive experience in the investigation of complex criminal cases, with an emphasis on homicides and firearm related assaults;
• Experience working collaboratively with other law enforcement agencies in a taskforce setting.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license is required during employment in this class.
• Incumbents in this class must qualify in the semi-annual Division-issued Firearms Proficiency Course.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be in good general health; candidates must have and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, visual and auditory acuity to perform the duties of the class. Applicants will be required to pass a physical examination.

Working Conditions

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to a significant degree of danger or probability of physical harm and to moderately disagreeable job conditions.

Acknowledgement

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Contact Us

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