Investigator-County Attorney's Office #25-9-6Leavenworth USD453 • Leavenworth, KS, US

Investigator-County Attorney's Office #25-9-6

Leavenworth USD453 • Leavenworth, KS, US

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Overview

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY JOB OPENING

VACANCY #25-9-6

POSITION : Investigator I

DEPARTMENT : County Attorney

LOCATION : Justice Center

PAY LEVEL : Level 9

EXEMP / NON-EXEMPT : E

Posted 9 / 22 / 25. This position is open until filled.

Responsibilities

15% 1. Miscellaneous Office Tasks : mail duties, filing, answering phones; other work as assigned.
50% 2. Assist Staff Attorney with gathering supplemental information prior to filing cases; contact victims or witnesses to request additional information; obtain information needed from other agencies or counties; may include police reports, medical records, background checks, etc.
15% 3. Locate and personally serve reluctant and / or uncooperative witnesses.
10% 4. Case maintenance and tracking : generate case note sheets, update contact and other party information, use spreadsheet calendar and notes sheet to track caseload.
10% 5. Escort witnesses and victims through public locations.

Scope

This position is responsible for conducting and / or supplementing investigative work for staff attorneys. Providing assistance with process services on reluctant and uncooperative witnesses. Performing background checks on witnesses for prosecution and defense in trials.

Knowledge And Skills

1. Knowledge of criminal procedure and its application from initial prosecution through final dispositions.

2. Knowledge of law enforcement investigative procedures.

3. Knowledge of local social service agencies and services they provide.

4. Knowledge of courtroom and testimony procedures.

5. Ability to be tactful and adept with a wide variety of people.

6. Ability to deal with the public in difficult / stressful situations.

7. Ability to handle materials in a confidential manner.

8. Ability to organize workload to efficiently prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.

9. Ability to work cooperatively as a team player.

10. Ability to work independently on a variety of assignments.

11. Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions, adhere to schedules and perform work assignments.

12. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department personnel, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, experts and the general public.

13. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Illustrative Tasks

Conducts or supplements investigative work for staff attorneys.

Coordinates physical and demonstrative exhibits for staff attorneys in preparation for court hearings.

Assists attorneys or witness coordinators with contact of witnesses for upcoming court hearings.

Requests and retrieves criminal documentation or evidence from other courts or law enforcement agencies.

Investigates backgrounds and criminal history of state or defense witnesses.

Locates and personally serves reluctant or uncooperative witnesses.

Maintains logs regarding personal service or attempted personal service on witnesses.

Assists in coordinating witness transportation to and from the courthouse.

Escorts witnesses as needed.

Apply / Contact

County Employees Only : Apply at the Human Resources Department, 1st Floor Suite 104, County Courthouse.

General Public : Apply at the Leavenworth Workforce Center, 515 Limit Street, Leavenworth, Kansas or email applications to hr@leavenworthcounty.gov or fax to (913) 684-1028. Applications may be found on the Leavenworth County website under Human Resources >

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