Investigator Job at Minnehaha County, SD, Sioux Falls, SD

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  • Minnehaha County, SD
  • Sioux Falls, SD

Job Description

Salary: $27.98 - $30.88 Hourly

Location : 413 N. Main Ave Sioux Falls, SD

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 24-69

Department: Public Defender

Opening Date: 08/14/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Why Join Our Team


The invites applications for an 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.

Please include a cover letter with your online application.

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

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 preferred:
  • 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


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.

Insurance


* Coverage effective 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
* Available for employees and dependents.

Health/Prescription - Minnehaha County's health benefit plan offers low deductibles with two network options for coverage: Avera or Sanford. The county pays for 75% of the premium rates. Pharmacy benefits included.

Dental - Minnehaha County offers dental insurance through Delta Dental which covers 100% of diagnostic and preventative services.

Life Insurance - Minnehaha County provides a $15,000 basic life insurance policy for every full-time employee along with and additional $15,000 accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) benefit. Additional term life insurance and AD&D may be purchased by employees for themselves and dependents through payroll deduction.


Retirement

Retirement Plan - Minnehaha County participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match (8% for certified law enforcement). Other SDRS benefits include long term disability. Employees are vested after 3 years of continuous employment.

Deferred Compensation Plan - Employees may choose to save additional funds toward retirement on a pre-tax or after-tax (Roth IRA) basis through our supplemental retirement program.


Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off - approximately 128 hours (16 days) per year

Holiday Leave - 11 days per calendar year

Extended Sick Leave - approximately 48 hours (6 days) per year


Flexible Spending Plan

Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (FSA) - Minnehaha County offers FSA for Health Care and Dependent Care. This is a great way to put money aside for health and dependent care costs on a pre-tax basis.


Eye Med Vision Policy

Eye Med Insight Network - Minnehaha County offers a vision plan for employees and dependents! The plan offers low premiums with a frame or lens allowance of up to $130 per year and an annual eye exam. Chose from many participating retailers such as Pearle Vision, Target Optical, LensCrafters and many others!

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Please identify the highest level of your completed education:
  • Some high school
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Some college
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree

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Please indicate the level of your professional work experience in the criminal justice or a closely related field:
  • I do not have any experience in criminal justice or a closely related field.
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 5+ years

Required Question

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Work experience placement, Flexible hours,

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