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Special Investigator
Summary
Title:Special Investigator
ID:1257
Department:Internet Crimes Against Children
Description

JOB POSTING

 

Job Title:      Special Investigator                                                                                        Salary:       $51,000.00

                      (temporary grant funded position – 2 years)

Division:       Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children                                                         Reports to: Unit Supervisor

          (ICAC) Task Force

Location:      The Justice Center & ICAC offsite location                                                  Hours:         8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

                       1200 Ontario Street – 9th floor                                                                                            Monday - Friday

           Cleveland, Ohio 44113                                                                                                      (variable shift & hours)

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

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. Current State of Ohio Driver’s License. Must be presently commissioned as a Law Enforcement Officer or recently retired and able to become recertified through OPOTA.

 

A thorough background check will be made prior to offering the position which may include the following: review of personnel file(s), interviews with listed references, and a polygraph examination.

 

FUNCTION:

The purpose of this classification is to conduct both proactive and reactive investigations of Internet-facilitated crimes against children, and to promote Internet safety through active participation in community outreach events.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs forensic examination of digital media, conducts online chat investigations, monitors online personal ads and peer to peer file sharing networks; coordinates and executes search warrants and photographs search warrant scenes; investigates Cybertips;

  • Serves subpoenas;

  • May assist in arrests;

  • Locates victims and witnesses and takes statements; conducts interviews of suspects, witnesses, victims, and inmates;

  • Gathers and preserves evidence for forensic examination;

  • Provides investigative and technical assistance to law enforcement agencies;

  • Testifies in court regarding suppression hearings, motions, trials and sentencing;
  • Prepares investigative reports and other paperwork necessary for criminal charges;
  • Assist 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;
  • Gives public education presentations;
  • Attends and participates in group meetings and trainings; and
  • Performs all other duties assigned, delegated or required of the Special Investigator as well as those prescribed by law.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

  • Ability to perform on-site investigations using evidence supplies and exertion of a moderate amount of physical effort to stoop, crouch, climb and lift in performance of assigned duties; uses audio and video equipment and cameras.

  • Ability to perform basic level of 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 case files, subpoenas, peer to peer downloads, forensic reports, cybertips/complaints, investigative and other reports, written statements and interviews, and emails;
  • 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, counseling, and financial terminology;
  • Ability to communicate and to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, family members, witnesses, victims, suspects, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, co-workers, the public, supervisor and co-workers;
  • Must possess qualities of fairness, a strong work ethic, have the highest integrity; and must also maintain the confidentiality of law enforcement and investigatory 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 including your e-mail address, resume, a writing sample (presentation, report, or investigation), and three professional references via the online application process at: http://prosecutor.applicantstack.com/x/openings

 

All materials must arrive no later than 4:00 p.m. on February 5, 2020

 

Please do not e-mail your information. If you have any further questions about the application procedure please email: Jason J. Sobczyk, Director of Human Resources, at jsobczyk@prosecutor.cuyahogacounty.us

 

 

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/

Posted: 1/22/2020

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