Special Investigator

Hamilton County; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County seeks a Special Investigator for the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in Noblesville, IN. The role supports investigations involving endangered adults, domestic violence, trafficking, and elder abuse, preparing evidence and serving subpoenas.

The position is full-time with typical 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. hours, non-exempt status, and a starting hourly rate of $31.8613. The incumbent will travel for investigations, assist during trials, and coordinate with law enforcement personnel.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of investigation techniques and evidence handling.
• Ability to obtain handgun/firearms training certifications (ILEA).
• Understanding of department policies, procedures, and county justice system.

Responsibilities

• Investigate criminal cases and citizen complaints, identify witnesses, interview and take sworn statements.
• Develop cases for prosecuting criminal charges and coordinate with law enforcement.
• Review case documents, arrest reports, crime lab reports, and related records.
• Assist with trials, prepare evidence, and accompany witnesses to court as needed.
• Serve subpoenas and other court documents; participate in investigations and trainings.

Skills

Criminal investigations

Witness coordination

Evidence collection

Interviews & statements

Legal terminology

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

1 Hamilton County Square - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060

Hamilton County is one of Indiana's fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010. Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from "Best Cities to Relocate To" and "Best City to Raise a Family" to "Healthiest County in Indiana" and "Happiest Suburbs in the Nation". Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

COUNTY OF HAMILTON, INDIANA

POSITION: Special Investigator

DEPARTMENT: Prosecuting Attorney

WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F

STATUS: Full-time

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

2027 HOURLY RATE: $31.8613 per hour

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Hamilton County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless the accommodation would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Special Investigator for the Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney, responsible for endangered adults and victims of domestic violence, trafficking, and elder-abuse, and assisting in prosecuting criminals by investigating preparing evidence, collecting court documents, and serving witness subpoenas.

DUTIES

• Investigates criminal cases and citizen complaints, traveling as needed, including identifying and locating witnesses, victims and suspects, interviewing and taking sworn statements, determining credibility of witnesses, coordinating with law enforcement personnel, and completing and typing various reports, documents and correspondence as required. Assists law enforcement personnel with specific investigations as requested or as assigned.
• Receives and reviews cases to identify and document information, determining action needed, and developing cases for use in prosecuting criminal charges.
• Obtains and reviews various case documents, such as arrest, prison, and case reports, crime lab reports, photographs, criminal histories, outstanding warrants, and telephone, bank, and medical records. Maintains confidentiality and security of case information as required.
• Visits crime scenes, including taking photographs, collecting other technical, and ensuring control of evidence trail evidence as needed.
• Works with Area Agency on Aging on current investigations involving open cases for the Prosecutor's Office. Manages calls from Elder Abuse Task Force hotline and assists with outreach programming for Elder Abuse Task Force.
• Assists crime witnesses and victims prior to and during trials, including responding to inquiries, explaining legal procedures, comforting emotionally distraught persons, and assisting in preparing them for court testimony as needed.
• Responds to inquiries regarding specific cases, providing information and copies of documents and reports to various agencies and departments as appropriate.
• Assists staff attorneys in preparing for trials, including anticipating defense strategies, providing appropriate case information, collecting certified court documents, attending legal proceedings, testifying, presenting evidence, and assisting in preparing evidence and visual aids for trials, as needed.
• Serves witness subpoenas, civil process papers and other court documents as assigned.
• Assists with grand jury, internal, and independent investigations assigned.
• Attends training seminars as required.
• Serves on 24-hour call as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK

• Associate Degree in related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of or ability to obtain certifications for handgun/firearms training and investigation techniques and equipment by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) within specified time period. Ability to successfully complete annual ILEA-approved training.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Working knowledge of and ability to make apply policies, procedures, legal requirements and terminology of the department and County justice system and the ability to perform investigative work for elder abuse.
• Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of evidence collection and preservation techniques.
• Working knowledge of and computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, email, internet, and Department-specific software systems, and ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated processes, tasks, and operations.
• Working knowledge of