Colorado Staffing
Senior Investigator
The mission of the District Attorneys Office is to keep the community safe and to make the criminal justice system better through the fair and ethical prosecution of criminal offenders, while seeking justice for victims of crime. Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic. The District Attorney's Office seeks a Senior Investigator to advance the mission of the DA's Office. A Senior Investigator performs a variety of semi-complex and complex investigations of felony and misdemeanor crimes for the Office of the District Attorney and handles other duties as assigned. Examples of duties for success include: A minimum of five (5) years of investigative experience handling complex case investigations and a minimum of ten (10) years prior law enforcement experience. Comprehensive knowledge of civil and criminal law, law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, statutes, and ordinances applicable in the State of Colorado. Significant experience investigating, preparing and filing complex criminal cases. Extensive investigative competence, skills and abilities to provide advanced, high-level investigation into already filed criminal cases. Significant experience interviewing victims and witnesses and the skill set to conduct such interviews as well as the ability to build rapport and show empathy to victims and witnesses. The skillset to author the appropriate reports detailing the information obtained in interviews in a timely manner. Experience on the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) Team investigations is preferred. A strong work ethic and a track record of handling a high volume of labor-intensive cases in a competent and professional manner. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, colleagues, attorneys, witnesses, and victims. The experience and skill set to serve as a lead investigator for an investigation where a law enforcement agency is lacking the resources or experience to conduct a detailed, quality, thorough investigation. The ability to create and conduct presentations for various senior level executives and command staff outlining the progress and information gathered in investigations. A demonstrated level of knowledge, competence, and work product that speaks to their ability to perform at a high level and manage complex investigations. A demonstrated commitment to victims of crime and a track record of supporting victims with empathy and integrity. To be successful, our candidate should have the following knowledge, skill, and abilities: Reliably going "above and beyond" in their service to this office. Consistently taking initiative to make the office better, to help others, and to serve the community. Modeling professionalism, respect, integrity and innovation with the goal of assisting others, supporting others, and furthering the role of the investigator and the partnership with the attorneys and law enforcement agencies. Providing support and guidance to other investigators and support staff regarding this profession and the common goal of successful prosecution. Consistently demonstrating the principles of integrity, ethics, empathy and professionalism both in how they conduct investigations and interact with the community, and other law enforcement professionals. Consistently reaching out to not only those within the Investigations Unit but support staff, paralegals, victim advocates and others outside the unit and treating all staff with dignity and respect. Having a reputation for honesty and integrity with colleagues, as well as law enforcement professionals, and the community. Subscribing to the office mission to "do the right thing" in all cases, support a victim centered approach to investigations, and strive to assist the attorneys in putting the best case forward in court. Committed to elevating and enhancing the District Attorney's Office in the community we serve. Advancing the priorities of the District Attorney and the mission of the office by representing the DA's Office outside the course of business. Physical requirement and work environment: Work is generally confined to an office environment or the field. Certain aspects of investigations may subject investigators to extended working hours and potentially hazardous situations. Investigators may be "on call" and are subject to responding to dynamic and potentially dangerous situations at any hour. This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting and lifting up to 50 pounds. Qualifications for success: Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License, Certification as a Colorado Peace Officer, and minimally qualified as a marksman to established unit standards. State law requires a physical examination and a psychological evaluation of an applicant be completed before an applicant may be appointed. Ability to read, write and/or speak Spanish is desirable. To be considered for this position, a cover letter and resume MUST be attached to the application. Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.
The mission of the District Attorneys Office is to keep the community safe and to make the criminal justice system better through the fair and ethical prosecution of criminal offenders, while seeking justice for victims of crime. Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic. The District Attorney's Office seeks a Senior Investigator to advance the mission of the DA's Office. A Senior Investigator performs a variety of semi-complex and complex investigations of felony and misdemeanor crimes for the Office of the District Attorney and handles other duties as assigned. Examples of duties for success include: A minimum of five (5) years of investigative experience handling complex case investigations and a minimum of ten (10) years prior law enforcement experience. Comprehensive knowledge of civil and criminal law, law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, statutes, and ordinances applicable in the State of Colorado. Significant experience investigating, preparing and filing complex criminal cases. Extensive investigative competence, skills and abilities to provide advanced, high-level investigation into already filed criminal cases. Significant experience interviewing victims and witnesses and the skill set to conduct such interviews as well as the ability to build rapport and show empathy to victims and witnesses. The skillset to author the appropriate reports detailing the information obtained in interviews in a timely manner. Experience on the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) Team investigations is preferred. A strong work ethic and a track record of handling a high volume of labor-intensive cases in a competent and professional manner. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, colleagues, attorneys, witnesses, and victims. The experience and skill set to serve as a lead investigator for an investigation where a law enforcement agency is lacking the resources or experience to conduct a detailed, quality, thorough investigation. The ability to create and conduct presentations for various senior level executives and command staff outlining the progress and information gathered in investigations. A demonstrated level of knowledge, competence, and work product that speaks to their ability to perform at a high level and manage complex investigations. A demonstrated commitment to victims of crime and a track record of supporting victims with empathy and integrity. To be successful, our candidate should have the following knowledge, skill, and abilities: Reliably going "above and beyond" in their service to this office. Consistently taking initiative to make the office better, to help others, and to serve the community. Modeling professionalism, respect, integrity and innovation with the goal of assisting others, supporting others, and furthering the role of the investigator and the partnership with the attorneys and law enforcement agencies. Providing support and guidance to other investigators and support staff regarding this profession and the common goal of successful prosecution. Consistently demonstrating the principles of integrity, ethics, empathy and professionalism both in how they conduct investigations and interact with the community, and other law enforcement professionals. Consistently reaching out to not only those within the Investigations Unit but support staff, paralegals, victim advocates and others outside the unit and treating all staff with dignity and respect. Having a reputation for honesty and integrity with colleagues, as well as law enforcement professionals, and the community. Subscribing to the office mission to "do the right thing" in all cases, support a victim centered approach to investigations, and strive to assist the attorneys in putting the best case forward in court. Committed to elevating and enhancing the District Attorney's Office in the community we serve. Advancing the priorities of the District Attorney and the mission of the office by representing the DA's Office outside the course of business. Physical requirement and work environment: Work is generally confined to an office environment or the field. Certain aspects of investigations may subject investigators to extended working hours and potentially hazardous situations. Investigators may be "on call" and are subject to responding to dynamic and potentially dangerous situations at any hour. This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting and lifting up to 50 pounds. Qualifications for success: Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License, Certification as a Colorado Peace Officer, and minimally qualified as a marksman to established unit standards. State law requires a physical examination and a psychological evaluation of an applicant be completed before an applicant may be appointed. Ability to read, write and/or speak Spanish is desirable. To be considered for this position, a cover letter and resume MUST be attached to the application. Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.