Special Investigator

As a sworn officer, the Investigator is responsible for conducting investigations, including undercover operations and surveillance. He or she shall also be responsible for interviewing witnesses, victims and suspects and preparing concise and accurate reports regarding same. The Investigator may be called upon to testify in court. The Investigator shall also be responsible for all service of process which pertains to investigative assignments.

The Investigator shall be responsible for frequently communicating with attorneys and local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. He or she shall attend investigative training classes as required and perform other investigative duties as required and directed.

This position requires a bachelor's degree in law enforcement or a related field or five (5) years of experience as a sworn officer of a local, state or federal law enforcement agency, of which two (2) of these years shall have been in an investigatory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This position also requires completion of the basic police training course mandated and approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.

Attendance and the ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees, the law enforcement community and the general public are essential functions of this position.

PREFERRED SKILL SET

-Prior experience in conducting criminal defense investigations (e.g. verifying alibis and defenses, interviewing alibi or recanting witnesses, examining forensics evidence, etc.)

-Solid understanding of criminal laws, crime lab reports and law enforcement reports

-Strong ability to interview a wide range of witnesses

-Comfortable working in the field with attorneys

-Comfortable working in a database

Position requires in office attendance.