Investigator

Location: Bismarck, ND

Terms: Full Time / Non-exempt / Full Benefits

Salary: $26.14 to $37.34, Grade 7

Burleigh County Benefits: Burleigh County offers a fully paid NDPERS pension plan, 95% premium paid Health Insurance coverage through BCBS of ND. We also offer $25,000 life insurance coverage and additional insurance coverage options.

About the Role: Work activities involve investigation of personal and property crimes to assist attorneys in the prosecution of those crimes on behalf of Burleigh County. Work closely with attorneys on evaluating and preparing cases for trial. Independently performs fact finding and investigation into cases to prepare them for trial.

Candidate Requirements:

1. Must possess a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a behavioral science and five (5) years of investigative work experience. Additional investigative work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
2. Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a North Dakota peace officer.
3. Requires a valid driver’s license.
4. Applicant will be subject to a standard post-offer background and criminal records check.

Primary Job Duties:

• Conduct follow-up investigations, including interviews of victims or witnesses to obtain statements and evidence for trial. Initiate investigations involving non-compliance with court orders.
• Prepare investigative reports.
• Locate and assure appearances for victims and witnesses for trials, hearings and depositions.
• Assist attorneys with preparation and presentation of evidence in court.
• Maintain case records and provide testimony in court proceedings.
• Provide physical security for victims or witnesses as needed.
• Gather and share intelligence with other law enforcement agencies.

Accountabilities:

1. Organize workload to ensure all documentation and reports are accurate and in proper form to assist attorneys.
2. Maintain a positive and productive work environment by effective communication, a professional manner and teamwork with the State’s Attorney’s office, other county departments, law enforcement agencies, and members of the public.
3. Apply appropriate general or specific guidelines to appropriate duty.

Working Conditions:

• Applicant must have the abilities to perform the essential functions, with or without accommodation which may include but not limited to: lifting, extended walking, carrying and dragging objects, climbing up to and down from elevated surfaces, climbing through openings, jumping over obstacles and using body force to gain entry.
• Physical environment consists of a desk job in the standard environment along with field work and travel to conduct investigations.
• Will include physical motions of finger dexterity for use of PC keyboard and monitor, sitting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs.
• May endure high levels of stress when required to appear before court with little or no notice, meeting standard deadlines, dealing with irate members of the public.

A complete job description is available at the Burleigh County Human Resource Office.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The employing agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act