Investigator

How to Apply

• Do Not Apply Online
• To Apply - Email a cover letter and resume to Jessica B. Martin, HR & Program Manager :

Overview

Complex investigation into the conditions of confinement for incarcerated individuals in Vermont for the Office of the Defender General.

Description

Provides investigation into conditions of incarceration. Works with incarcerated individuals, Prisoners' Rights attorneys, and staff for the Department of Corrections (DOC) to resolve concerns when possible. Provides investigative support to attorneys when resolution of concerns is not possible and litigation is necessary. Duties are performed with a high degree of independence, but require excellent teamwork with attorneys, staff, and other investigators. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Managing Attorney and staff attorneys, as individual cases may require. Prisoners' Rights is a rewarding but demanding line of work that requires navigating the complicated needs of incarcerated individuals while also developing rapport with DOC staff to help achieve the best result possible for clients. Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Compensation

Minimum : $29.15 Maximum : $45.58

The salary range reflects the minimum rate and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

Minimum Requirements

Education : Bachelor's degree. Experience : Four years of professional investigation work, or experience as required by the Defender General. Additional work experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a six month per semester basis. Knowledge of Vermont's criminal justice system is ideal. Work location may be flexible because this is a position that requires field work, but an applicant must be willing to travel to facilities throughout the state on a regular basis.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.