Come Partner with the District Attorney’s Office as a District Attorney Domestic Violence Investigator with the
Washington County Sheriff’s Office!
Washington County Sheriff's Office has 2 openings for the Detective - Investigator position. One position is Full Time Regular, and the other position is Limited Duration, with a projected 3-year assignment with the possibility of an extension to a regular position at end of the 3-year assignment. The Limited Duration position receives all of the same benefits as the Full Time Regular position.
The Position
The District Attorney's (DA) Office prosecutes crimes committed in Washington County and utilizes an investigator to coordinate with deputy district attorneys, advocates, and other law enforcement officers, to complete thorough follow up investigations, write necessary search warrants, implement strategies to enforcing victim no contact orders, and assist to uphold the rights of victims.
The DA Investigator is a member of the Domestic Violence Unit and will perform the following job duties to enhance law enforcement and prosecution responses in domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking cases; Investigate criminal cases, analyze police reports and evidence, and assist the Deputy District Attorneys in preparing cases for grand jury and trial. Employees are responsible for case development and completion. Work is reviewed for conformance to law and policy. This position receives supervision from both a District Attorney liaison and a Sherriff's Office enforcement officer of higher grade and/or assigned management staff. Other duties include, but are not limited to:
- Working with prosecutors and outside law enforcement agencies to further investigate current and historical reports of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault to improve the quality of criminal cases and protect victims of domestic violence.
- Obtaining, reviewing, and organizing digital evidence from body worn cameras, cells phones, surveillance videos and computers.
- Assisting deputy district attorneys by locating and interviewing victims and witnesses in domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault crimes.
- Seeking and participating in regular case-relevant training to ensure best practices, to include trauma informed interviews and investigations, strangulation, stalking, and sexual assault. Keep updated on current case-specific statutes and case law.
- Being familiar with the role of the Family Justice Center (FJC), and all victim resources in Washington County. Coordinate with both community based and district attorney advocates as part of any investigation.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all of the hiring criteria described in the minimum qualifications.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
To review the complete classification and list of knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, follow this link: Detective
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Three (3) years of experience as a certified level law enforcement officer.
ADDITIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of DPSST Basic Police Certification or equivalent at time of appointment.
- A passing score on a practical pistol course.
- Has maintained all In-service training requirements as required by the WCSO or equivalent agency.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. To review the Driver's License and Record Policy for Washington County, please use this link: Driver's License & Records Policy.
- External applicants must successfully pass a thorough background investigation prior to an offer of employment, in addition to a post-offer medical exam, drug screening, and psychological evaluation.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL INFORMTION RELATED TO THIS RECRUITMENT
- This assignment will fill a special assignment role attached to the Washington County District Attorney’s Office.
- If occupying a regular full-time position at the end of the assignment the detective assigned to this position may rotate out of the assignment to fill a vacant detective assignment at the Sheriff’s Office.