Investigator Job at Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls, SD

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  • Minnehaha County
  • Sioux Falls, SD

Job Description

Job Description

Why Join Our Team

The Minnehaha County Public Defender's Office invites applications for an Investigator to perform professional investigative work to obtain information about cases in order to assist defense attorneys in the Public Defender’s Office.   Apply now to be considered for this opportunity to make meaningful contributions to indigent clients appearing in the criminal justice system.

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to be involved with your community and comes with a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous PTO program; extended sick leave program; inclusion in the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS); and a deferred compensation plan.

The hiring range is $27.98 / hour- $30.88 / hour with full earning potential up to $40.51 / hour.

This posting will remain open until filled.  Review of applications begins on August 28, 2024.

SALARY: $27.98 - $30.88 Hourly

CLOSING DATE: Continuous

How You Will Make an Impact

  • Conduct in-depth, in-person interviews and follow up on crime scene investigations and data collection.  
  • Establish rapport with clients and maintain professional, consistent, and respectful communication throughout the case.  Meet with clients in various settings including jail, hospital, home, shelters, etc. 
  • Prepare cases by fully investigating the facts of the case.  
  • Maintain consistent and thorough communication with attorney and other members of the defense team. 
  • Gather and provide records and serve subpoenas.  
  • Examine and document crime scene, relevant physical locations, and sets up evidence views.  Prepare trial exhibits including maps, photos, diagrams, and scale drawings pertaining to investigations.  Provide testimony in court as needed. 

Full job description with additional details is linked below:

What You Need to Succeed in this Role

  • Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, political science, or a related field and at least one year of experience as an investigator, in law enforcement or public defense, or as a paralegal, or closely related area. Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Must successfully complete pre-employment background process. 
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license or be able to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel.
  • Working knowledge of South Dakota law enforcement policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques of criminal investigation including gathering, preserving, and presenting evidence.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate cultural mindfulness in all communications.

Other Applicable Experience

  • Knowledge of criminal justice, judicial, and legal system. 
  • Experience interviewing individuals or working with witnesses of crime.
  • Knowledge of software programs and technology including surveillance.

EEO Statement

Minnehaha County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sex or gender including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.   Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Human Resources at (605) 367-4337.

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