POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible for the investigation of appointed Public Defender cases as assigned by the Chief Investigator or Assistant Chief Investigator

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

·         Interviews clients and family members.

·         Locates and interviews with witnesses including representatives of business and government to gather facts relating to pending criminal proceedings.

·         Examine and obtain business, personnel or public records, police report  and related documentation and other items of potential evidence, to establish the facts of a case, and the authenticity of documentation and other related evidence.

·         Investigate and determine the background and character of clients, witnesses and other individuals involved in a case.

·         Prepare correspondence and reports of investigations for use by administrative or legal authorities.

·         Testify in court or at administrative proceedings concerning findings of investigations.

·         Serve legal documentation and other processes.

·         Assist legal counsel in matters related to development and presentation of a case.

·         Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

·         This position from time to time will be required to travel throughout and outside of the County.

·         Other duties and special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

 ·         Four (4) year College Degree, or two (2) year associate degree in law enforcement or related field, or three years investigative experience in related fields, or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform the functions of the job.

 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

·         Valid State of Illinois Driver’s License and minimum automobile insurance as required by law.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

For successful performance in this position, the incumbent will need to demonstrate the following:

KNOWLEDGE (of):

·         General functions and tasks, department processes, and procedures.

SKILLS:

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·        Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism and diplomacy.

·         Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

ABILITY (to):

·     The ability to write reports and effectively present information to upper management, employees, and the public is necessary.

·         Lift up to 20lbs.

MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

ENVIRONMENTAL

·     The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·         This position is performed in an office environment with a moderate pace.

·         This position from time to time may be required to travel throughout and outside the County.

PHYSICAL

·       The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

·         While performing these duties the employee is required to type and work at a computer.

·         This position also requires travel throughout and out of the county.

·         This position requires the ability to present verbal presentations and communicate with others.

·    Occasional overtime may be required to meet important deadlines and must be pre-approved by the Supervisor prior to commencing overtime work.

·         While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to frequently stand, talk and hear. 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended. Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The County of Will provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment. In addition to all Federal law requirements, County of Will also complies with all other applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every agency, department, and location in which the County has employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, wages, benefits, training, transfers, promotion, leaves of absence, layoff, recall, and termination. This policy is applied without regard to race, creed, color, national origin/ancestry, religion, sex, gender-related identity, sexual orientation, age, disability (mental or physical), pregnancy, genetics, marital status, parental status, citizenship status, order of protection status, arrest record, and military status. The County of Will expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment, intimidation and/or bullying based on these protected classes and to all employees at large. Improper interference with the ability of County of Will’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge from employment.

JOB DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

POSITION TITLE: Defense Investigator

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I understand that nothing in this position description restricts this organization's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. I also understand that this position description reflects the assignment of essential job functions; it does not prescribe nor restrict the tasks that may be assigned. I further understand that this position description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

I have reviewed this document and discussed its contents with my supervisor, and I fully understand the nature and purpose of this position description and its related duties.

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