Public Defense Investigator Supervisor
Public Defense Investigator Supervisor
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Job Description
Summary
- This recruitment is INTERNAL ONLY and open to current King County Department of Public Defense employees.
The Department of Public Defense (DPD) seeks qualified applicants for one (1) Career Service Public Defense Investigator Supervisor position in ourAssociated Counsel for the Accused Division.
This recruitment will be used to create an eligibility pool to fill future Career Service vacancies over the next six (6) months.
Public Defense Investigator Supervisors serve as an integral part of the divisions supervisory/management team and will be responsible for leading and developing a team of investigators. The successful candidate for this role will have extensive knowledge of rules of evidence criminal procedures surveillance techniques and legal addition the individual will lead by example providing first-rate trial related investigations supporting DPD attorneys representing clients.
WHY JOIN DPDThe King County Department of Public Defense (DPD) provides high quality legal representation to indigent clients in felonies misdemeanors juvenile defense family defense (dependency cases) involuntary commitment (mental illness) and sex offender commitment proceedings.
As an organization we work with the community:- To dismantle the systems that oppress our clients.
- To make the traditional systems that remain as restorative as possible.
- To advocate for pathways that will allow our clients to succeed.
We also advocate to reduce the harm and reach of the criminal legal system and civil legal systems that restrict our clients liberties and to address systemic racism. We strive to create a flexible workplace culture that is inclusive respectful and supportive premised on a shared anti-oppression framework. To learn more about DPD visit ourwebsite.
Job Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES include but are not limited to the following:
- Supervise coach counsel monitor motivate and mentor assigned investigator staff members.
- Serve as a member of the division management team and collaborate with other investigator supervisors to establish best practices and identify training needs for investigator staff.
- Manage team of investigators assigning investigation requests monitoring due date compliance compliance with time and record keeping policies; managing leaves and coverage; holding unit meetings; relaying operational and administrative information.
- Maintain centralized and up to date relevant investigation documents and information for the unit.
- Consult with attorney supervisors and managing attorney as to conflicts of interest approaches to cases prioritizing work etc.
- Provide constructive and consistent feedback to investigator staff including conducting mid-year and annual development reviews for each employee.
- Train and onboard new employees to the unit.
- Educate and model sensitivity to issues of race equity and social justice as it relates to the workplace and the work of Public Defense.
- Understand and model the mission and vision of the Department of Public Defense.
- Manage staff across work units manage professional communication and provide conflict resolution.
- Understand and apply Human Resources policies and procedures including discipline.
- Carry cases or work cases with investigator staff.
- Assist investigator staff and attorneys in analyzing cases from a defense perspective. This may include examination of discovery materials or other information to determine areas in which more factual information is needed and attendance at pre-trial conferences.
- Conduct crime scene analysis and examination of other physical locations or objects to uncover and identify evidence that will assist in preparing the defense. This may include taking photographs and preparing diagrams maps charts and scale drawings to be exhibited in court. Communicate findings to attorneys.
- Identify and locate known or potential witnesses; assist attorneys in identifying appropriate expert witnesses.
- Conduct in-depth interviews with victims witnesses police personnel medical personnel clients and others; develop and prioritize questions in order to obtain necessary information related to the case.
- Prepare comprehensive written summaries of interviews and other investigative findings; document contacts.
- Obtain and review reports records and other information. This may include but is not limited to: address verification education and employment records military records medical records private industry records government agency records and criminal records of state and defense witnesses.
- Prepare process and serve subpoenas on individuals and organizations.
- Organize investigative case files: maintain and update time logs and calendar of due dates and court dates confer with investigator staff and attorneys regarding investigation status.
- Provide trial assistance by communicating trial schedule to witnesses responding to last minute investigation requests and testifying as necessary.
- Maintain current knowledge of related issues/standards in the legal environment.
- Willingness to actively participate in the division management team; join with the other unit managers to problem-solve and lead the office as a team; model teamwork for the supervisees.
- Handle special projects and assignments.
- The Department reserves the right to assign additional duties in support of DPDs mission.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice or a related field two years experience as a criminal investigator or any equivalent combination of experience/education/training that demonstrates the knowledge of the principles and methods of relevant criminal and civil legal experience and criminal investigation including gathering preserving and presenting evidence.
- Supervisory experience or demonstrated ability to coach counsel and mentor investigator staff members.
- Familiarity with criminal law the legal system and legal terminology to understand the basic steps of the legal system for dealing with relevant civil and criminal matters handled by DPD divisions.
- Have the ability to travel to required destinations around King County in a timely manner.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
KNOWLEDGE OF:- Interviewing methods techniques and procedures; including ability to recognize and document facts ascertain factual discrepancies and employ appropriate action and follow-up.
- The role of the attorney-investigator relationship and familiarity with the Washington State Bar Association Rules of Professional Responsibility and other ethical standards which govern investigators in order to be able to interpret and abide by Constitutional amendments U.S. Supreme Court decisions and court-related issues for investigators.
SKILL IN:- Working with diverse populations (including clients and witnesses) in the relevant civil and criminal legal systems to effectively serve vulnerable clients from all walks of life.
- Preparing detailed narrative reports correspondence and other written materials to support accurate case history accounts and positive outcomes for those we serve.
- Observing receiving and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Handling confidential information acquired during the course of an investigation to protect sensitive client and agency data.
- Identifying potential ethical issues and seeking advice/counsel when ethical issues arise or require clarification to ensure investigations are conducted in a principled manner.
- Working independently making decisions with little guidance within a short amount of time setting priorities and meeting deadlines to support timeliness and follow-through on legal items and scheduling affecting our clients.
- The management of teams individuals and conflict resolution.
- Professional and effective communication and listening skills.
- Analytical organization and problem-solving skills to effectively utilize information.
ABILITY TO:- Lead to implement policies and procedures from management and Human Resources.
- Have difficult conversations with supervisees to provide constructive and timely feedback.
- Respond to inquiries from attorneys clients staff members and court personnel in a timely and accurate manner.
- Testify effectively at trial sentencing or other hearings to represent our clients in the best possible light.
- Assess potentially dangerous situations and act accordingly for personal safety and the integrity of the case.
- Quickly adapt to situations and to work well under pressure to exercise good judgment in stressful circumstances.
- Work with computers and basic Microsoft Office suite of desktop applications (e.g. Word Excel and Outlook) Software; cameras video equipment tape recorders and other relevant technology as appropriate.
- Search and analyze social networks and information databases preferred.
- Enter data efficiently and accurately to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Work with mapping/diagramming software programs to organize and access various records and information sources that can assist in an investigation.
Supplemental Information
WHY KING COUNTY
At King County our work is guided by our True North and values. Our True North is what we aspire to: Making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive.
King County offers great benefits to include a pension plan holidays transit pass plus training and education opportunities to promote growth and development. Our focus is to provide our employees with work life balance.
ARE YOU READY TO APPLY
This recruitment is INTERNAL ONLY and open to current King County Department of Public Defense employees.Please apply at DPD is currently accepting applications to fill one (1) Career Service Public Defense Investigator Supervisor position in our Associated Counsel for the Accused Division.This recruitment will also be used to create an eligibility pool to fill future Career Service vacancies that may occur over the next six (6)months.
To be considered for this role submit the following items:- An online employment application completed at cover letter no more than two pages summarizing your experience and how you meet the required qualifications knowledge and skills for the position.
- Resume.
WORK SCHEDULE AND LOCATION:
This position will be located at various ACAD offices in Seattle and Kent. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and not overtime eligible. This position is expected to work the hours necessary to satisfactorily perform the job and some night and weekend work is required.
In this role you should expect to work both in the office and in the field while being required to report to other locations such as court or jail facilities. Onsite reporting requirements are determined by the departments operational needs and may be adjusted accordingly.
DPD maintains physical offices in the following locations:- Dexter Horton Building710 Second Avenue Seattle
- Jefferson Street Building 1401 East Jefferson Seattle
- Meeker Street Building 420 West Harrison Street Kent
Rotations of work location andpractice areaand/or workflow are an essential function and can occur based on business need.
DPD Policies
DPD Ethical Walls Policies and Procedureswill apply to employees such that if you work or have worked for one of DPDs divisions you may be ineligible to work in another division.
Outside Work Policy for Administrative Staffwill apply to employees such that you must receive approval from your supervisor and Managing Attorney before being permitted to engage in outside employment for compensation or volunteer.
Union Membership
Positions in this classification are recognized by Teamsters Local 117.
ForbesrecentlynamedKingCountyasoneofWashingtonStatesbestemployers.
Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceComejointheteamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.
Guided by ourTrue North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.
KingCountyisanEqualEmploymentOpportunity(EEO)Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
ToApply
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SALARY AND BENEFITS:
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 this salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position. King County offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical dental vision flexible spending accounts life and disability insurance for employees and dependents; retirement and deferred compensation. For additional information please review the detailedsummaryofbenefitsoffered by King County.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
