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NEOGOV · 1 week ago

Chief Investigator

Castle Rock, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$7,122/mo - $91,770/mo

6+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the Office of the State Public Defender in Colorado, known for delivering indigent criminal defense. The Chief Investigator is responsible for overseeing investigative operations, supervising staff, and ensuring effective representation for clients.

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Responsibilities

Provides direct supervision over investigative staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting employee performance evaluations and reviews; ensuring employees are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations

In conjunction with the Office Head and other members of the management team, coordinates case assignments and daily activities; modifies and authorizes work procedures; implements policy and process changes developed at a higher management level; ensures work is completed to effectively manage time, travel and resources; and, resolves personnel and other matters

Assists the Office Head in administrative duties such as leading meetings; serving as a resource or technical expert to other staff including recognizing and answering ethical questions and identifying conflict determinations; filling system wide, State Office needs; and, assisting in related regional office matters

Develops and delivers training related to investigative techniques and methods within the assigned regional office and agency-wide as needed. Serves as a mentor being readily and regularly accessible to others. Monitors training and conference attendance, coordinating with the State Office training unit to ensure investigators complete required training

Position in this class are able to conduct a wide range of investigations, including the most complex cases requiring advanced knowledge and experience in investigative methods and techniques, policies and procedures and court processes. Serve as collaborative members of the defense team consulting with attorneys on theories of defense including applicable case law and potential ethical issues to establish a strategy for the investigation and interviews

Performs duties to support the defense and investigations including, but not limited to, maintaining regular and timely communications with attorneys to keep apprised as to the status of the investigation; providing trial and hearing support through preparing clients, exhibits and witnesses for trial or sentencing; researching treatment placement options and coordinating with probation services as needed; performing post-trial tasks as needed; maintaining thorough documentation of all work; and, maintaining and utilizing tools and equipment for conducting investigations

Applies appropriate skills necessary in testifying accurately and truthfully on behalf of the defense. Ensures investigative staff understands and apply appropriate skills in testifying

Processes and submits applicable forms and paperwork in accordance with mandated cost procedures and State Office policy and procedures; and, ensures staff compliance with same

Frequent travel within and occasionally outside the State of Colorado, including occasional overnight travel

Assists other regional offices in conducting investigations, as assigned

Attends meetings and trainings as required

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Defense InvestigationSupervisory ExperienceInvestigative TechniquesCourt ProceduresTraining DevelopmentEthical ConductEnglish MasteryCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving AbilityDocumentation Skills

Required

Six (6) years of defense investigation or directly related experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, criminology, legal studies, political science, international relations, social sciences, public relations, or communications

Demonstrated experience, skills and training in supervising others

No felony convictions

Valid driver's license, proof of insurance and access to a working vehicle

Knowledge of principles and processes in providing quality client and personal services

Knowledge of court procedures and terminology

Knowledge of principles and rules of professional conduct

Knowledge of principles of attorney-client privilege

Mastery of the English language including writing skills, grammar, and punctuation

Basic math skills