SOLICITOR'S OFFICE INVESTIGATOR

The employee will be an investigator working under the supervision and pleasure of the First Judicial Circuit Solicitor. The purpose of this job is to aid solicitors in preparing and prosecuting criminal cases in the court in which the 1st Circuit Solicitor’s Office represents the State of South Carolina on behalf of citizens of the County of Orangeburg. The majority of the employee’s time and duties will aid in the adjudication of General Sessions’ cases of incarcerated individuals in the Orangeburg County Detention Center; and perform related work as assigned. This class works according to some procedures but decides how or when to do things; work is reviewed regularly by supervisory staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Assists solicitors in prosecuting criminal cases of a basic to highly complex nature.
• Works with prosecutors, law enforcement, witnesses, and victims to prepare cases for trial.
• Locates and interviews victims and witnesses.
• Composes complete and accurate reports for investigative purposes.
• Obtains police reports, background checks, mug shots, fingerprints, and bookings from other agencies.
• Reviews criminal histories and backgrounds to determine security issues of witnesses and victims.
• Transports evidence to and from agencies for analysis and trail preparation.
• Stores evidence in a manner that preserves the chain of custody.
• Reviews and studies evidence with solicitor.
• Prepares exhibits and provides technical assistance in court.
• Serves subpoenas to witnesses.
• Collects evidence for trial cases.
• Subpoenas and interviews witnesses, property owners and building occupants to obtain information and sworn testimonies.
• Performs other duties and related work as instructed and assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or GED supplemented by the completion of required law enforcement coursework.
Five (5) years of law enforcement experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Must possess a valid state driver’s license with a safe driving record.
Possess and maintain a current S.C. Criminal Justice Academy Class 1 Law Enforcement Certification in good standing.
Cell phone mapping analysis experience preferred.
Cellebrite certifications are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in handling or using machines, tools or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience, such as computers for data entry, fax machines, copiers, telephones, or similar equipment; may service office machines, including adding paper and changing toner.
• Skill in using basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring.
• Skill in reading simple sentences, instructions, or work orders; writing simple sentences and completing simple job forms; and employing simple sentences using basic grammar.
• Skill in doing clerical, manual or technical tasks prescribed by standard practices, but which may require computation, the use of several procedures and the use of independent judgments with obvious choices.
• Ability to gather, organize, analyze, examine, or evaluate data or information; may prescribe action based on such data or information.
• Ability to give information, guidance, or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants.
• Ability to perform duties requiring normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressures.

Reasoning Ability, Mathematical and Language Skills:

Technically savvy and experience with various systems. Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize in order to meet short deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent listening and interpersonal skills. Must have the adaptability and flexibility to change dependent upon the environment. Must be comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and have the ability to exhibit professional maturity.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Physical Demands:

The work is sedentary work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Hearing 1: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination sound.
• Hearing 2: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination sound.
• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Talking 1: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Talking 2: Shouting to be heard above ambient noise level.
• Visual Acuity 1: Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2: Including color, depth perception and field vision.
• Visual Acuity 3: Visual Acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations.
• Visual Acuity 4: Have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• Visual Acuity 5: Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Work Environment/Unavoidable Hazards:

Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
Extreme noise levels,
Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
Violence.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:

Orangeburg County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Orangeburg County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.