Lieutenant Investigator

Washington County; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Attorney's Office in Utah is seeking a Lieutenant Investigator to lead complex criminal and civil investigations, interview witnesses, and prepare cases for prosecution. You will collaborate with prosecutors, participate in critical incident and CART work, and coordinate with local law enforcement across agencies.

The role requires a Utah POST LEO Category 2 certification, a valid Utah driver’s license, and a willingness for 24-hour on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six years of full-time peace officer experience or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Utah POST LEO Category 2 certification.
• Valid Utah driver's license.
• Ability to successfully pass a Washington County Attorney's Office background investigation.
• Willingness to be available for 24-hour on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex investigations: conduct criminal and civil investigations, gather evidence, interview witnesses and suspects, and prepare cases for prosecution.
• Collaborate with legal professionals: work with County Attorneys to evaluate evidence, develop investigative strategies, and provide courtroom testimony.
• Support critical incident investigations: participate in the Critical Incident Task Force (CITF) and Child Abduction Response Team (CART).
• Conduct specialized interviews: perform child and adult forensic interviews and participate in multidisciplinary case reviews.
• Work across agencies: coordinate with local law enforcement and other agencies on sensitive, high-profile cases.
• Respond when it matters most: assist with urgent situations, arrests, and other critical law enforcement responsibilities.

Skills

Investigation leadership

Criminal investigations

Forensic interviews

Courtroom testimony

Interagency collaboration

On-call availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

JOB OPENING FOR A

LIEUTENANT INVESTIGATOR

FOR THE

Washington County Attorney's Office

FULL TIME WITH BENEFITS

Starting wage $85,321.60 up to $95,680 Annually Depending on Experience

The Washington County Attorney's Office is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and dedicated Lieutenant Investigator to join our Investigations Bureau. This position offers an opportunity to work on complex criminal and civil investigations, collaborate with prosecutors and law enforcement agencies, and play a critical role in supporting the pursuit of justice throughout Washington County.

What You'll Do

• Lead complex investigations: Conduct criminal and civil investigations, gather evidence, interview witnesses and suspects, and prepare cases for prosecution.
• Collaborate with legal professionals: Work closely with County Attorneys to evaluate evidence, develop investigative strategies, and provide courtroom testimony.
• Support critical incident investigations: Participate in the Critical Incident Task Force (CITF) and Child Abduction Response Team (CART).
• Conduct specialized interviews: Perform child and adult forensic interviews and participate in multidisciplinary case reviews.
• Work across agencies: Coordinate with local law enforcement and other agencies on sensitive, high-profile, and complex cases.
• Respond when it matters most: Assist with urgent situations, arrests, and other critical law enforcement responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) years of full-time peace officer experience in law enforcement, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Must possess and maintain Utah POST Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Category 2 certification.
• Valid Utah driver's license.
• Ability to successfully pass a Washington County Attorney's Office background investigation.
• Willingness to be available for 24-hour on-call responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of full-time investigative law enforcement experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field. Equivalent education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Strong knowledge of criminal investigations, legal procedures, evidence collection, and courtroom testimony.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in high-pressure situations.

Only applications submitted online by November 10, 2026 will be accepted.

Women & Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer