Investigator I
This position is with the County Attorney's Office in Leavenworth, Kansas. The salary range is $22.59-$23.50 for full-time positions with benefits. County employees may apply at the Human Resources Department, 1st Floor Suite 104, County Courthouse. The general public may apply at the Leavenworth Workforce Center, 515 Limit Street, Leavenworth, Kansas, or email applications to hr@leavenworthcounty.gov or fax the application to (913) 684-1028. Applications may be found on the Leavenworth County website under Human Resources >
Job Openings.
This position closes when filled.
Job Description
Position : Investigator I
Department : County Attorney
Pay Level : Level 9
Exempt / Non-Exempt : E
Location : Justice Center
Supervisor : Lori Filbert and Todd Thompson
Supervises : N / A
Percentage of Time Accountabilities :
- 15% Miscellaneous Office Tasks : Mail duties, filing, answering phones, etc. Other work as assigned.
- 50% Assist Staff Attorney : Gathering supplemental information prior to filing cases; contact victims or witnesses to request additional information; obtain information needed from other agencies or counties, etc. This may include police reports, medical records, background checks, etc.
- 15% Locating and Serving Witnesses : Locating and personally serving reluctant and / or uncooperative witnesses.
- 10% Case Maintenance : Track case load; generate case note sheets for tracking; update contact and other party information; use spreadsheet calendar, and notes sheet to track case load.
- 10% Escort Witnesses and Victims : Escort witnesses and victims through public locations.
Scope :
This position is responsible for conducting and / or supplementing investigative work for staff attorneys. Providing assistance with process services on reluctant and uncooperative witnesses. Performing background checks on witnesses both for prosecution and defense witness for trials.
Knowledge and Skills :
Knowledge of criminal procedure and its application to crimes and crime victims from initial prosecution through final dispositions.Knowledge of law enforcement investigative procedures.Knowledge of local social service agencies and services they provide.Knowledge of courtroom and testimony procedures.Ability to be tactful and adept in dealing with a wide variety of people.Ability to deal with the public in difficult / stressful situations.Ability to work with and manage materials in a confidential manner.Ability to organize workload to efficiently prioritize / meet multiple demands and deadlines.Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers as a team player.Ability to work independently on a variety of assignments.Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions, adhere to schedules and perform work assignments.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department personnel, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, experts and the general public.Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.Illustrative Tasks (This is not an inclusive list, other tasks / duties may be assigned.) :
Conducts or supplements investigative work for staff attorneys.Coordination of physical and demonstrative exhibits for staff attorneys in preparation for court hearings.Assist attorneys or the witness coordinators with contact of witnesses for upcoming court hearings.Request and retrieve criminal documentation or evidence from other courts or law enforcement agencies.Investigate backgrounds and criminal history of State or defense witnesses.Locate and personally serve reluctant or uncooperative witnesses.Maintain logs regarding personal service or attempted personal service on any witnesses.Assist in the coordination of witness transportation to and from the court house.Escort witnesses