Special Investigator (Cold Case/GOLD Unit)

Job Title: Special Investigator, Cold Case / GOLD
Unit Department: Investigation Division
Salary: $66,790 (grant funded temp position)
Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Monday – Friday)
(variable shift/hours may apply)
Location: Courthouse Square, 7^th floor
310 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or GED supplemented with vocational coursework or technical training in law enforcement or criminology or a related field and two (2) years previous experience in law enforcement and performing investigations. A thorough background check will be made prior to offering the position.

FUNCTION:

The purpose of this classification is to investigate criminal cases related to the Cuyahoga County Sexual Assault Kit Task Force and/or cold case sexual assaults and homicides; to facilitate adjudication of cases by assisting prosecutors with case information, locating victims, witnesses and suspects, and providing other functions related to investigations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages a personal docket of unsolved sexual assault and/or homicide investigations following new leads provided by DNA testing.
• Conducts investigations; locates case files; coordinates and executes search warrants; collects, documents and logs evidence during searches;
• Reviews forensic lab reports; locates, gathers and preserves physical evidence; communicates with forensic lab regarding analysis;
• Locates and interviews victims, witnesses and suspects;
• Conducts surveillance;
• Provides investigative and technical assistance to law enforcement agencies;
• Serves subpoenas;
• Testifies in court regarding investigations;
• Prepares investigative reports;
• Assists prosecutors in completing case files;
• Communicates with a variety of members of the public, family members, outside and County agencies, witnesses, suspects, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, advocate groups, and other investigators;
• Attends and participates in group meetings and trainings; and
• Performs all other duties assigned, delegated, or required of the Investigator as well as those prescribed by law.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Requires the ability to perform basic level data analysis including the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize and/or reference data, statutes and/or guidelines and/or group, rank, investigate and problem-solve;
• Ability to comprehend a variety of informational documents including: police case files, forensic lab reports, medical records, subpoenas, financial records, investigative and other reports, vehicle titles, handwriting exemplars, and written statements and interviews;
• Ability to prepare emails, investigative reports, expense reports, subpoenas, search warrants, diagrams, vehicle mileage reports, and other job-related documents using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style;
• Ability to use and interpret basic medical, legal, forensic, counseling, and financial terminology;
• Ability to communicate and to develop and maintain effective working relationships with victims, witnesses, suspects, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, co-workers, staff, the general public, and supervisors;
• Must possess qualities of fairness, a strong work ethic, and have the highest integrity;
• Must maintain the confidentiality of law enforcement and investigatory records, files, criminal records and other confidential information;
• Must be able to conduct business in accordance with federal statutes and guidelines, the Ohio Revised Code, and the Ohio Administrative Code.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Upload a letter of interest that includes your e-mail address, resume, and three professional references via the online application process at: http://prosecutor.applicantstack.com/x/openings

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

All submissions of applications, resumes, and/or supporting documentation received by the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office are considered public record and may be released upon the public’s request

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE MADE WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES PASS A DRUG TEST AND A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION PRIOR TO BEING HIRED.

Reasonable accommodation is available to all employees and applicants. If you have a disability that needs to be accommodated, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Equal Opportunity Employer; Smoke-free and Drug-free Workplace

Visit our website: http://prosecutor.cuyahogacounty.us/

Reposted: 2/28/2024

Salary : $66,790