at State of Delaware in Dover, Delaware, United States
Job Description
There is an immediate need for a Special Investigator in the Criminal Division, Delaware Child Predator Task Force. The Task Force offices are located in Dover, Delaware. This Special Investigator will work directly with the Deputy Attorney General assigned to the Task Force and law enforcement officers from Task Force affiliate agencies in pre-arrest and post-arrest investigations, as well as prosecution arising from the online sexual exploitation of children and related crimes. Task Force Special Investigators are supervised by the Deputy Attorney General assigned to the Task Force.Special Investigators with the Task Force are trained to initiate and build cases involving the online sexual exploitation of children, as well as respond to tips and referrals. Special Investigators must manage a complex caseload, investigating crimes related to technology-assisted sexual exploitation of children, primarily arising from CyberTips provided by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Task Force Special Investigators are also responsible for interviewing witnesses, obtaining evidence, drafting and presenting electronic search warrants, attending court proceedings, testifying when appropriate, and providing overall prosecution assistance to Deputy Attorneys General on specific cases.
Special Investigators prepare and submit timely reports of interviews and investigations and maintain professional relationships, as well as strong lines of communication and coordination, with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies on Task Force cases. Special Investigators assigned to the Task Force will be exposed to varying degrees of computer technology. Training will be provided as needed to meet expectations and the evolving needs of the Task Force.
Special Investigators assigned to the Task Force are frequently exposed to child exploitation material and should consider this before applying.
Special Investigators are required to maintain professional certification in numerous areas, including CJIS, DELJIS, NCIC, AutoTrack, and other areas of expertise and databases specific to the Task Force.
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- Minimum five years law enforcement experience, with training and experience in sex crimes.
- Ability to investigate complex and difficult cases both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to prepare comprehensive investigative reports for review by a Deputy Attorney General for civil and criminal complaints.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Current or recent Police Officers Standards Training ("POST") certification.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), DELJIS, NCIC, and LEISS.
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