County Detective - Elder Abuse Task Force

Summary:

This is investigations work at the part-time performance level for the County's District Attorney's Office. A position in this class conducts and assists with investigations for use in prosecuting criminal cases related primarily to elder abuse. Work includes initiating and conducting investigations, locating individuals, taking statements and evidence, and conducting background checks. This position involves assisting with open cases initiated by local police departments as required. A position in this class is differentiated from those in closely related ones by the nature of the cases assigned and the fact that this position works closely with other law enforcement agencies.
Possession of Certification issued by the Municipal Police Officer Training Commission is required for this position.
A position in this class reports directly to the Chief Criminal Investigator and is a member of the Elder Abuse Task Force.

Examples of work expected in this position include:

Receives and reviews cases to identify and document information, determine action needed and develops cases for use in prosecuting criminal charges.
Assembles evidence of any nature to determine the facts known and needed in a case.
Prepares reports of investigations.
Works with law-enforcement agencies in criminal investigations.
Visits crime scenes as needed and takes photographic and other technical evidence.
Insures control of evidence trail.
Identifies and locates witnesses; interviews and takes statements from witnesses.
May take part in pre-trial and other conferences between the prosecution and the defense, regarding sentencing, plea bargaining, witnesses for the parties and evidence to be presented; testifies to general activities and/or specific findings.
Answer phone calls made to the Elder Abuse Task Force Hotline and assists with outreach programming for the Elder Abuse Task Force.
Works with the Area Agency on Aging on current investigations involving open cases for the County's District Attorney's Office.

Summary:

This is investigations work at the part-time performance level for the County's District Attorney's Office. A position in this class conducts and assists with investigations for use in prosecuting criminal cases related primarily to elder abuse. Work includes initiating and conducting investigations, locating individuals, taking statements and evidence, and conducting background checks. This position involves assisting with open cases initiated by local police departments as required. A position in this class is differentiated from those in closely related ones by the nature of the cases assigned and the fact that this position works closely with other law enforcement agencies.
Possession of Certification issued by the Municipal Police Officer Training Commission is required for this position.
A position in this class reports directly to the Chief Criminal Investigator and is a member of the Elder Abuse Task Force.

Examples of work expected in this position include:

Receives and reviews cases to identify and document information, determine action needed and develops cases for use in prosecuting criminal charges.
Assembles evidence of any nature to determine the facts known and needed in a case.
Prepares reports of investigations.
Works with law-enforcement agencies in criminal investigations.
Visits crime scenes as needed and takes photographic and other technical evidence.
Insures control of evidence trail.
Identifies and locates witnesses; interviews and takes statements from witnesses.
May take part in pre-trial and other conferences between the prosecution and the defense, regarding sentencing, plea bargaining, witnesses for the parties and evidence to be presented; testifies to general activities and/or specific findings.
Answer phone calls made to the Elder Abuse Task Force Hotline and assists with outreach programming for the Elder Abuse Task Force.
Works with the Area Agency on Aging on current investigations involving open cases for the County's District Attorney's Office.

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