Investigator III

Delaware LLC; Delaware; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Delaware is seeking an Investigator III to conduct investigations into alleged or probable violations or compliance issues within law enforcement agencies. You will identify, obtain, verify, and analyze relevant information or evidence to support findings and recommendations.

Responsibilities include interviewing witnesses, collecting and evaluating evidence, and preparing investigative reports.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing investigations.
• Two years’ experience in conducting investigations including interviewing and documenting findings.
• Two years’ experience in collecting, evaluating and analyzing information to make recommendations on alleged or probable violations.
• One year of experience in civil, criminal or administrative proceedings such as providing testimony, preparing evidence, or managing cases.

Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations of alleged or probable violations or compliance issues by identifying, obtaining, verifying, and analyzing relevant information or evidence.
• Collects, controls, and evaluates evidence such as physical, financial, background, and other records, documents and items.
• Formulates questions and conducts interviews to obtain information and ascertain facts from witnesses, complainants, victims or other parties.
• Interprets, explains and ensures compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Makes judgments after evaluating all available facts and recommends appropriate action to authorities, commissions, or technical supervisors, and may take enforcement action as necessary.

Skills

Investigation planning & coordination

Interviewing for confidential info

Evidence gathering & analysis

Legal/regulatory knowledge

Testimony & proceedings

Job description

Summary Statement

The POST/DPAC Investigator III conducts investigations of alleged or probable violations or compliance issues within law enforcement agencies by identifying, obtaining, verifying, and analyzing relevant information or evidence.

Summary Statement

The POST/DPAC Investigator III conducts investigations of alleged or probable violations or compliance issues within law enforcement agencies by identifying, obtaining, verifying, and analyzing relevant information or evidence.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Conducts investigations of alleged or probable violations or compliance issues by identifying, obtaining, verifying, and analyzing relevant information or evidence.
• Collects, controls, and evaluates evidence such as physical, financial, background, and other records, documents and items.
• Formulates questions and conducts interviews to obtain information and ascertain facts from witnesses, complainants, victims or other parties.
• Interprets, explains and ensures compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Makes judgments after evaluating all available facts and recommends appropriate action to authorities, commissions, or technical supervisors, and may take enforcement action as necessary.
• Uses commercial and proprietary automated information systems, computer software, and the internet to research, document, verify and report on investigative/intelligence data and related information.
• Documents details of all calls, emails, inquiries, interviews, and other interactions during the investigation and may be assigned to respond to hotlines.
• Prepares and submits investigative reports that clearly and accurately document findings, supporting facts, and action taken.
• Testifies and presents evidence before boards, commissions, administrative bodies, or courts.
• Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external customers and the public in person, electronically, or by written communication.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
• May conduct surveillance, undercover investigations, and on-site inspections on assigned cases; and may make arrests or obtain search warrants pertaining to an investigation.
• May make recommendations to subpoena information.

Job Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• One year of experience in planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing investigations.
• Two years’ experience in conducting investigations which may include conducting interviews to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence, and documenting findings.
• Two years’ experience in collecting, evaluating and analyzing relevant information to make recommendations on alleged or probable violations of state or federal laws, rules and regulations.
• One year of experience in civil, criminal or administrative proceedings such as providing testimony before boards/commissions/authorities, preparing evidence/sworn statements, or managing and prioritizing cases.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Investigator III

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• One year of experience in planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing investigations.
• Two years’ experience in conducting investigations which may include conducting interviews to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence, and documenting findings.
• Two years’ experience in collecting, evaluating and analyzing relevant information to make recommendations on alleged or probable violations of state or federal laws, rules and regulations.
• One year of experience in civil, criminal or administrative proceedings such as providing testimony before boards/commissions/authorities, preparing evidence/sworn statements, or managing and prioritizing cases.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hire’s Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources. A satisfactory fingerprint-based background check administered by the Delaware State Police is required as a Condition of Hire.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.