Special InvestigatorState Detective II-IV Administrative Division Two (2) Vacancies

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.

There is an immediate need for two (2) Special Investigators in the Administration Division New Castle County Office located in Wilmington Delaware. These Special Investigators will work directly within the Administrative Division conducting a wide variety of investigations in support of the mission of the Department of Justice.

These positions will be supervised by the Director of Special Investigations. Responsibilities include interviewing witnesses obtaining evidence presenting evidence as necessary in a variety of proceedings and testifying when appropriate. The Special Investigators will also provide overall investigative assistance to Deputy Attorneys General across all divisions within the Department of Justice.

Additional responsibilities include preparing and submitting timely reports of interviews and investigations maintaining professional liaisons and strong lines of communication and coordination with relevant law enforcement agencies and working collaboratively with other Special Investigators within the division.

• 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.
• This posting may close on or before 5/6/2026 upon filling the vacant position(s).

• 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.

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.

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