Investigative Services Officer

Dover, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary Statement

The incumbent reports to an Investigative Supervisor and is responsible for conducting presentence investigations and preparing written recommendations for the sentencing of defendants.

This is a para-professional position primarily conducting presentence investigations and preparing presentence reports for Superior Court. These reports are used by sentencing judges to determine appropriate sentences for defendants convicted of criminal offenses in Superior Court. The presentence report is a legal document that can also be used by Appellate Courts the Department of Correction and other agencies approved by Superior Court. The reports include anin-depth investigation of the defendants criminal social educational and employment background; his/her medical substance abuse psychological or psychiatric conditions and the impact they may have had on his/her criminal activity and his/her need for treatment in specific areas that could lessen the defendants likelihood of reoffending. The work involves interviewing defendants and victims in criminal offenses interfacing with judges attorneys law enforcement officers court staff and others on a regular basis. The work includes the review and summarization of confidential records; review of arrest histories substance abuse mental health and medical treatment records; review of other legal documents and recommending appropriate restitution to victims. The work culminates with the preparation of a confidential sentencing recommendation that complies with Delaware and Federal law offers the best chance of rehabilitation for the defendant offers general and specific deterrence to other potential defendants provides justice to victims and protection for society.

This is a career ladder position.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental core functions and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Establishes and maintains case files.

Reviews legal documents for completeness and accuracy.

Conducts confidential interviews with defendants victims and other parties.

Summarizes investigative reports treatment records and other documents.

Maintains current knowledge of State and Federal codes rules regulations policies and procedures concerning criminal sentencing.

Maintains current knowledge of substance abuse mental health and other treatment programs that are known to reduce recidivism.

Complete other job duties not specifically listed.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Investigative Services Officer

Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a Bachelors Degree in the area of Criminal Justice Social Science Behavioral Science or

other related field.

-OR-

Possession of an Associates Degree in the area of Criminal Justice Social Science Behavioral Science or other related field and five (5) years of experience in conducting investigations related to criminal activity insurance fraud substance abuse or mental health.

2. Knowledge of human behavior and social cultural and environmental factors affecting human behavior.

3. Knowledge of interviewing and investigation techniques and procedures.

4. Knowledge of State and Federal laws pertaining to criminal offenses and sentencing procedures and the ability to interpret such laws.

5. Knowledge of community resources used in rehabilitating deviant behavior.

6. Knowledge of narrative report writing and the preparation of reports involving legal substance abuse and mental health information.

7. Knowledge and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

8. The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing including with those of varying degrees of education.

9. The ability to provide testimony before a board panel or judicial proceeding.

Additional Posting Information

Preferential Qualifications:Preference will be given to applicants with:

Experience with the DELJIS NCIC JIC and ASOP computer programs.
Experience with Windows-based computer applications.

Conditions of Hire

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting . You may also call or email for additional applicant services support.

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.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Summary StatementThe incumbent reports to an Investigative Supervisor and is responsible for conducting presentence investigations and preparing written recommendations for the sentencing of defendants.This is a para-professional position primarily conducting presentence investigations and preparing...

Summary Statement

The incumbent reports to an Investigative Supervisor and is responsible for conducting presentence investigations and preparing written recommendations for the sentencing of defendants.

This is a career ladder position.

Essential Functions

Establishes and maintains case files.

Reviews legal documents for completeness and accuracy.

Conducts confidential interviews with defendants victims and other parties.

Summarizes investigative reports treatment records and other documents.

Maintains current knowledge of State and Federal codes rules regulations policies and procedures concerning criminal sentencing.

Maintains current knowledge of substance abuse mental health and other treatment programs that are known to reduce recidivism.

Complete other job duties not specifically listed.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Investigative Services Officer

Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a Bachelors Degree in the area of Criminal Justice Social Science Behavioral Science or

other related field.

-OR-

2. Knowledge of human behavior and social cultural and environmental factors affecting human behavior.

3. Knowledge of interviewing and investigation techniques and procedures.

4. Knowledge of State and Federal laws pertaining to criminal offenses and sentencing procedures and the ability to interpret such laws.

5. Knowledge of community resources used in rehabilitating deviant behavior.

6. Knowledge of narrative report writing and the preparation of reports involving legal substance abuse and mental health information.

7. Knowledge and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

8. The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing including with those of varying degrees of education.

9. The ability to provide testimony before a board panel or judicial proceeding.

Additional Posting Information

Preferential Qualifications:Preference will be given to applicants with:

Experience with the DELJIS NCIC JIC and ASOP computer programs.
Experience with Windows-based computer applications.

Conditions of Hire

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Process

Accommodations

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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Investigative Services Officer

Dover, NH - USA

Job Summary

Summary Statement

Essential Functions

Job Requirements

Additional Posting Information

Conditions of Hire

Benefits

Accommodations

Summary Statement

Essential Functions

Job Requirements

Additional Posting Information

Conditions of Hire

Benefits

Accommodations

Key Skills

About Company

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