DCJ Investigator

State of Connecticut - Division of Criminal Justice; New London (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice is recruiting a full-time DCJ Investigator for the New London area. The role involves handling motor vehicle and criminal files, coordinating with law enforcement, and supporting prosecutions from discovery through trial.

Minimum qualifications include two years as a law enforcement officer or a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field substituted for experience. Some travel within the state may be required.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience as a law enforcement officer.
• A Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related fields may be substituted for the General Experience.
• Knowledge of relevant state laws and regulations.
• Investigative methods and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Screens, reviews, prioritizes and prepares incoming motor vehicle and criminal files.
• Ensures that all case file information necessary for prosecution is complete.
• Interviews and takes statements from police, witnesses, and victims.
• Obtains relevant documentation (e.g. police reports, hospital records, toxicology reports).
• Locates individuals and prepares case chronology for prosecutor.
• Briefs victims and witnesses prior to court appearances.

Skills

Law enforcement exp

Investigative methods

Oral and written comms

Interviewing skills

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Case management systems

Video editing software

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.

About this Position

We are recruiting for one (1) full-time DCJ Investigator (PCN# 5229) for the New London GA 10 in New London, CT. This position works Monday through Friday, based on a 37.5-hour work week, with core hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Role

• Be required to work on standard office procedures and computer software programs (Microsoft Office) and apply such experience to a variety of interrelated processes, tasks and operations.
• Possess sufficient computer skills to work with law enforcement agencies in securing and handling digital evidence in the form of photgraphs, video, 911 calls, body and dashboard cameras.

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.

NOTE: The incumbent will be required to complete a background check prior to start date.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Division of Criminal Justice this class is accountable for assisting in the preparation of criminal and motor vehicle cases for prosecution and trial and for investigating or assisting in the post-arrest investigation of crimes within the jurisdiction of the assigned prosecutorial office.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Screens, reviews, prioritizes and prepares incoming motor vehicle and criminal files
• Ensures that all case file information necessary for prosecution is complete
• Interviews and takes statements from police, witnesses, and victims
• Obtains relevant documentation (e.g. police reports, hospital records, toxicology laboratory reports, etc.)
• Locates individuals
• Prepares case chronology for prosecutor
• Prepares necessary reports and may make initial recommendation regarding pretrial diversion
• Briefs victims and witnesses prior to court appearances
• Responds to inquiries from victims regarding case progress
• Serves as liaison with police departments and other state and federal agencies
• Performs related duties as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of relevant state laws and regulations
• investigative methods and techniques
• Knowledge of rules of evidence and legal processes
• Considerable interpersonal skills
• oral and written communication skills
• interviewing skills
• Ability to gather and interpret data

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience as a law enforcement officer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

A Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related fields may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience handling body camera footage and performing light editing via video software
• Experience in writing arrest and search warrants
• Experience creating PowerPoint presentations
• Experience or experience using case management systems in detail

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel within the state in the course of their daily work.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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.