Special Investigator/State Detective I-IV - Extraditions Unit
Special Investigator/State Detective I-IV - Extraditions Unit
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Job Description
Introduction
Delawares Attorney General the States chief law enforcement officer has a broad responsibility to combat crime uphold civil rights safeguard families fight fraud and protect consumers in the First State.
In meeting this mission Attorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in the Criminal Civil Family Fraud and Consumer Protection and Civil Rights and Public Trust Divisions. Each of the more than 500 staff who work in the Office of the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity and passion.
Deputy Attorneys General with critical support from criminal special investigators victim service specialists paraprofessionals and administrative staff prosecute criminal cases enforce consumer laws provide counsel to state agencies ensure the publics access to open government protect the abused and much more.
Summary Statement
The Delaware Department of Justice is seeking an exceptional and highly skilled individual to join the Extradition Unit within the Administrative Division in the New Castle County office as a Special Investigator/State Detective. The Extraditions Unit is responsible for extraditing fugitives from anywhere in the United States and its territories. This position requires extensive travel in vehicles and commercial airlines. State Detectives assigned to Extraditions must be flexible with their schedule as transportation of fugitives often occur outside of normal office hours.
The Special Investigator/State Detective is required to handle all aspects of their extraditions including but not limited to prisoner movement and security anticipating and resolving potential problems while moving a fugitive and the logistical support of those operations. The Special Investigator/State Detective is expected to maintain professional contacts and communications with all law enforcement partners involved in the extradition process.
Essential Functions
Essential functions arefundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and arenot intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position inthe class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictiveincumbents can complete job duties of a similar kind not listed here.
- Conducts investigations which includes conducting interviews to obtain confidential information gathering evidence and documenting findings.
- Interviews or interrogates witnesses victims suspects and others.
- Verifies claims of alleged or probable violations.
- Examines various records and documents in order to ascertain relevant information.
- Identifies gathers collects evaluates and preserves evidence.
- Makes judgments after evaluating all available facts and recommends appropriate action.
- Interprets and applies applicable laws policies and procedures.
- Prepares comprehensive investigative reports.
- Testifies in criminal or civil courts before a Grand Jury or during an administrative hearing.
- May conduct surveillance and undercover investigations.
- Prepares criminal or civil cases for prosecution.
Job Requirements
- Minimum five years law enforcement experience.
- 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.
- Possession of a valid drivers license.
- Ability to qualify to carry a DOJ-issued firearm.
- Willingness to travel and attend various training opportunities as needed.
Additional Posting Information
- This posting may close on or before 7/22/2025 upon filling the vacant position.
- Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume as you complete the application process for this posting.
- This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.
Conditions of Hire
- Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
- Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicableterms and conditions of employment in accordance with Title 29 Chapter 59 and Title 19 Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.
Benefits
Department of JusticeBenefits Include:
- May be eligible Loan forgiveness (State and Federal).
- State of Delaware healthcare plan.
- State of Delaware pension plan.
- Over 4 weeks of vacation per year.
- 3 weeks of paid sick leave per year.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call . TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1- for assistance.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
Employment Type
Full-Time
