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Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The Office of the District Attorney Prosecutorial District 7 seeks a qualified investigator to perform professional investigative work to support the District Attorney in developing and preparing cases for trial. The successful candidate will identify problems acquire facts and documentation prepare materials needed for trial and serve as a liaison with law enforcement agencies.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare felony cases by reading case files examining files for proper reports determining sufficient evidence for prosecution identifying areas lacking in information advising appropriate personnel of trouble spots such as gaps in information evidence and witness credibility.
• Respond to Requests for Discovery by retrieving and preparing information required by the statute and delivering the same defense counsel.
• Locate or relocate witnesses; and interview witnesses including special expert witnesses.
• Serve subpoenas.
• Provide diagrams photographs and other exhibits required for prosecution of cases.
• Conduct special background investigations of witnesses defendant potential jurors as directed by the District Attorney.
• Participate in case evaluations regarding disposition of cases.
• Conduct investigations for fact-finding projects as requested by District Attorney or Assistants and write reports.
• Manage extraditions by inquiring of other states defendants intentions to waive the right to extradition making arrangements for pick up and processing necessary documentation required by extradite defendant.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge of: evidence collection investigative techniques and procedures; elements of criminal law; processes and procedures of the judicial system; basic human psychology; and social cultural and economic fabric of the community. Must have significant experience and skill in investigating criminal cases.

Skills in:observation; analysis; information gathering; fact finding; interviewing; and report writing.

Ability to: make pertinent observations and to analyze those observations against the charges in a specific case or situation; effectively communicate with people of diverse backgrounds; establish effective working relationships with law enforcement agencies; write detailed clear and concise reports; coordinate and share information; and work as a team member.

Must possess a valid NC drivers license and reliable transportation.

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Travis Davis

NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division

Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Graduation from a four year college or university preferably in the field of law criminal justice and psychology or sociology with one (1) year of experience in legal judicial law enforcement or investigative work. An associate degree with three (3) years of experience in the above-mentioned fields may substitute for the four year degree requirement. Other combinations of education and experience that provide the requisite knowledge skills and abilities will be considered.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

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