DCJ Juvenile Investigator

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

Job summary

The State of Connecticut - Division of Criminal Justice is seeking a Juvenile Investigator for the Hartford Judicial District. This role involves screening files, gathering case materials, locating individuals, and preparing synopses for prosecutors in a 37.5-hour work week.

Daily duties include interviewing clients and witnesses, liaising with law enforcement, and coordinating with forensic personnel to ensure completeness of case documentation.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a law enforcement officer.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for the general experience.
• Knowledge of state laws and regulations; investigative techniques.

Responsibilities

• Screen, review, prioritize and prepare incoming files.
• Ensure all case file information necessary for prosecuting is complete.
• Obtain relevant documentation (police reports, hospital records, toxicology reports).
• Locate individuals and prepare case synopsis for prosecutor.
• Respond to inquiries from victims regarding case progress.

Skills

Investigative methods

Rules of evidence

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Interviewing skills

Data gathering & interpretation

Team liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

There is an opening for one (1) DCJ Juvenile Investigator (PCN# 5311) for the Hartford Judicial District, in Hartford, CT. The Hartford Judicial District includes Hartford Juvenile Court, GA 14, as well as GA 12. The assigned station will be in Hartford, CT.

This position generally works Monday through Friday, based on a 37.5-hour work week, with core hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel within the State in the course of their daily work.

The Role

• Screen, review, prioritize and prepare incoming files;
• Ensure all case file information necessary for prosecuting is complete;
• Obtain relevant documentation (e.g. police reports, hospital records, toxicology laboratory reports, etc.);
• Locate individuals;
• Prepare case synopsis and chronology for prosecutor;
• Respond to inquiries from victims regarding case progress.

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 conducting investigations related to preparation and prosecution of juvenile delinquency offenses and Families With Service Needs petitions.

Examples of Duties

• In juvenile matters interviews clients and victims;
• Locates and interviews potential witnesses;
• Acts as a liaison with law enforcement agencies;
• Prepares charts and diagrams related to trial;
• Acts as liaison with forensic witnesses;
• Assess client potential and eligibility for placement and rehabilitative programs;
• Prepares written reports of investigations;
• Confers with juvenile prosecutor regarding investigative activities;
• Serves subpoenas and related legal documents;
• Maintains liaison with DCJ Inspectors, DCJ Investigators, probation staff and a variety of other persons or agencies;
• May examine and photograph crime scenes and other relevant locations;
• May arrange referral to social service agencies;
• May transport clients and victims to court proceedings;
• May testify on results of investigations;
• 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 a related field may be substituted for the General Experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with standard office procedures and computer software programs (Microsoft Office).
• Demonstrated experience in a variety of interrelated processes, tasks, and operations.
• Experience using computers to work with law enforcement agencies to secure and manage digital evidence such as photographs, videos, 911 calls, and recordings from body and dashboard cameras.

Special Requirements

Candidates must have a valid motor vehicle operator license and a vehicle available for daily business use.

Conclusion

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.