Special Investigator - Chicago, United States - Office of the Illinois Attorney General

Office of the Illinois Attorney General

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OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

#24-38

POSITION

CLASSIFICATION:
Special Investigator

PERMANENT

ASSIGNMENT:
Conviction Integrity Unit

LOCATION:
Chicago

SALARY RANGE:
$73,906 - $92,863 annually

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a sworn officer, the Investigator is responsible for conducting investigations, including undercover operations and surveillance.

He or she shall also be responsible for interviewing witnesses, victims and suspects and preparing concise and accurate reports regarding same.

The Investigator may be called upon to testify in court. The Investigator shall also be responsible for all service of process which pertains to investigative assignments. The Investigator shall be responsible for frequently communicating with attorneys and local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. He or she shall attend investigative training classes as required and perform other investigative duties as required and directed.

PREFERRED SKILL SET

Prior experience in conducting criminal defense investigations (e.g. verifying alibis and defenses, interviewing alibi or recanting witnesses, examining forensics evidence, etc.)
Solid understanding of criminal laws, crime lab reports and law enforcement reports
Strong ability to interview a wide range of witnesses
Comfortable working in the field with attorneys
Comfortable working in a database

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires a bachelor's degree in law enforcement or a related field or five (5) years of experience as a sworn officer of a local, state or federal law enforcement agency, of which two (2) of these years shall have been in an investigatory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position also requires completion of the basic police training course mandated and approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.

Attendance and the ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees, the law enforcement community and the general public are essential functions of this position.

HOURS OF WORK:9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. (Monday-Friday) Position requires in office attendance.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Submit resume with cover letter to**:
Office of the Illinois Attorney General

Attn:
Human Resources

115 S. LaSalle St, 23rd Floor
Chicago. Illinois 60603

or

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay:
$73, $92,863.00 per year

Benefits: