Investigative Services Supervisor

Montgomery County; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County in Cincinnati seeks an Investigative Services Supervisor to manage the Pretrial & Investigative Services operations. You will coordinate staff, report on case activity, and liaise with judges and attorneys to ensure timely, compliant investigations.

The role requires leadership experience in a court environment, a related bachelor’s degree, and the ability to handle pressure while maintaining accuracy. State licensing and ongoing training support operational success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, social work, psychology, corrections, or related field.
• Five years of experience in a court environment, including supervision of staff.
• Knowledge of probation functions, law enforcement data systems, and court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operation of the Investigative Services Section.
• Serves as liaison between judges and attorneys.
• Addresses and resolves issues regarding investigative reports.
• Supervises staff, delegates work, and ensures compliance with court policies.
• Monitors leave, conducts evaluations, and handles disciplinary actions.
• Contributes to development of department policies and procedures.
• Analyzes data and prepares reports to improve operations.
• Participates in interviews and staff training.
• Acts on behalf of the Director as required.
• Obtains and maintains LEADS Practitioner Certification.
• Engages in training, court activities, projects, and committees.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Supervisory skills

Reporting and analytics

Case management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This position description sets out the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, details the knowledge, abilities, skills, licenses, certifications, education, and experience necessary to be successful in the role, and lists the equipment normally operated by, scope of supervision, and usual physical demands on the incumbent.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Investigative Services Supervisor serves in the Pretrial & Investigative Services Department and reports to the Director of Pretrial & Investigative Services.

The Investigative Services Supervisor is responsible for providing support and assistance in management and coordination of Investigative Services operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential duties and responsibilities of the position are as follows:

• Oversees daily operation of the Investigative Services Section.
• Serves as liaison between judges and attorneys.
• Addresses and resolves issues regarding matters of investigative reports.
• Supervises staff in performance of job duties and responsibilities; prioritizes, delegates, and reviews work of assigned staff; ensures compliance with court policies, mandates, standards, and requirements.
• Monitors and approves leave while ensuring office coverage needs are met; completes probationary and annual performance evaluations of staff; maintains responsibility for disciplinary actions of staff.
• Provides input into the development of department policies and procedures.
• Monitors outcomes, workloads, and trends through analysis of data and statistics; prepares reports and provides recommendations to improve operations and services to the court.
• Participates in interviews and selection of job applicants; assists in training and orientation of new staff members.
• Acts on behalf of the Director of Pretrial & Investigative Services as required.
• Obtain and maintain Practitioner Certification through the Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS).
• Participates in training opportunities, court activities, projects, and committees as requested or required.
• Completes other duties and responsibilities as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of: criminal justice system; chemical dependency; social work; Ohio Revised Code as it pertains to probation functions; presentence investigation; victim impact statement; community social service agencies and resources; universal precautions for control of blood-borne pathogens; community control policies and procedures.
• Ability to: establish rapport with offenders/defendants of various social and economic backgrounds; perform under stress; work with resistant clients; establish caseload priorities; physically make an arrest; participate in a physical examination that includes an agility evaluation.
• Skill in: organization; interviewing; completing reports; proper grammar and sentence structure, operation of computer; analyzing data and preparing behavior modification programs; listening.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS OF ALL COURT EMPLOYEES:

All court employees are expected to stay current in their areas of technical expertise; maintain attention to detail; exhibit good organizational skills; work effectively on own initiative and by cooperating with others; engage in active listening; speak and write clearly and concisely; demonstrate good manners, friendly demeanor, and professional behavior; uphold the policies, procedures, and practices of the court; maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information; and represent the court with honesty and integrity.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

The position requires an appropriate combination of formal education, additional training and courses, and work experience. There is not an exact level or mixture of these elements to indicate one will necessarily be successful in, or qualify for, the position.

For example purposes only, an acceptable combination of qualifications for the position would be a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, social work, psychology, corrections, or related field, and five years of experience in a court environment, including supervision of staff.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

A valid state of Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license is preferred in order to carry out job-related essential functions. Private insurance is required if private vehicle is employed for job-related functions.

SCOPE OF SUPERVISION:

The position supervises assigned personnel and carries out managerial duties in accordance with the operation’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, directing work, and appraising performance.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Vehicle, computer, calculator, copier, fax, telephone, and other general office equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND USUAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following physical demands are typically exhibited by the incumbent performing the requirements of the position. These physical demands are not, and should not be construed to be, job qualification standards. They are illustrated to help the court, incumbent, and applicant for the position identify reasonable accommodations that may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential functions because of a recognized disability covered by, and in accordance with, the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. While performing duties of this job, the employee regularly exhibits digital dexterity and eye-hand coordination when performing typing and other tasks. The employee frequently sits for extended periods of time, and occasionally stands and walks. Employee converses verbally with others in person and by telephone. Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision when typing and using a computer screen. Job may involve operating and sitting in a vehicle.

This position description in no manner states or implies, and should not be construed as stating or implying, that it is a complete or exhaustive listing of the duties, responsibilities, qualifications for, and requirements of, an incumbent filling the position. The incumbent may be required to follow additional instructions and perform other duties required by a supervisor or designee.

The provisions of this position description do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provision contained in this description may be modified or revoked without notice.