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 Fraud and ConsumerProtection Division Consumer Protection Unit seeks a SpecialInvestigator. This Special Investigator willsupport the implementation and enforcement of Senate Bill 40. Senate Bill 40 expands the scope of the Consumer Fraud Actby making certain patterns or practices of violations by landlords ofManufactured Home Communities an unlawful consumer fraud practice. Thelegislation further authorizes the Attorney General to initiate legal actionincluding filing petitions in Justice of the Peace Court to establishreceiverships of Manufactured Home Communities under specified circumstances.
Specifically thisSpecial Investigator will review complaints; conduct interviews; prepare andsubmit timely written reports; assist with the identification and documentationof patterns of unlawful conduct; coordinate with regulatory and law enforcementagencies; use and maintain investigative equipment; use and maintain hardwareand software for data analysis document review and case preparation; workclosely and collaborate with other members of the Consumer Protection Unit toprepare cases for prosecution; and perform other duties as required.
Preferred Qualification
1.Experiencewith financial fraud or other business-related investigations.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positionsin the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all jobduties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are
descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can complete job duties of asimilar kind not listed here.
Conducts investigations which includes conducting interviews to obtain
confidential information gathering evidence and documenting findings.
Interviews witnesses obtains evidence attends court proceedings and
testifies when appropriate and provide overall vertical assistance to Deputy
Attorney Generals on specific prosecutions or investigations.
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 rules regulations standards policies
and procedures.
Prepares comprehensive and timely investigative reports; documenting
interviews and other investigative efforts.
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.
Ability to work independently or in a team to investigate and prosecute
complex cases.
Maintains professional liaisons and strong lines of communications with other
law enforcement partners.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
1.Substantialexperience as a Law Enforcement Officer.
2.Abilityto work independently or in a team to investigate complex and difficult cases.
3.Abilityto prepare comprehensive investigative reports for review by a Deputy AttorneyGeneral for civil complaints.
4.Abilityto qualify and carry a weapon.
5.Strongwritten and verbal communication skills.
6.CurrentCouncil on Police Training (COPT) Certificate or recent COPT certification.
7.Familiaritywith Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) DELJIS NCIC and LEISS.
8.Possessionof a valid drivers license.
9.Willingnessto travel and attend various training opportunities as needed.
Additional Posting Information
- 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
- Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background checks.
- 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 applicable terms 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 Justice Benefits 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 theapplication and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service pleasecall . TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1- for assistance.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverseworkforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative ofDelaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability statusgenetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.