JOB REQUIREMENTS: POSITION SUMMARY: The primary role of the District
Attorney Investigator will generally consist of completing any required
investigations for cases that have already been referred to the District
Attorney\'s Office, but which need additional investigation. This is a
part-time position; the District Attorney Investigator is a licensed law
enforcement officer with general police powers within the County under
the authority of the District Attorney and takes day to day direction
from the District Attorney and other prosecutors. The primary duties
include assisting the DA\'s office with investigation of criminal cases
referred to the office. The District Attorney Investigator will conduct
annual scenario training and firearm qualifications with the Sherriff\'s
Office. The District Attorney investigator may be required or offered
the opportunity to attend conferences paid for by the District
Attorney\'s Office. The District Attorney Investigator will comply with
the policies and standards of investigators for the Sheriff\'s Office,
unless otherwise informed in writing by the District Attorney. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS: The following duties are normal for this position. These are
not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty
satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned. -Assists
criminal investigations and prosecutions at the direction of the
District Attorney -Conducts investigations, interviews and general case
follow-up. -Conducts background checks for witnesses and jury panels.
-Runs TIME system queries. -Locates witnesses, collects evidence,
authors and serves search warrants and document subpoenas. -Other duties
as directed by the District Attorney or their designee. -Conducts
criminal and civil investigations including gathering information
relative to the act committed. -Ability to conduct interviews of victims
and witnesses, some of whom may be children or elderly. Others who may
be injured or severely traumatized by the circumstances involved.
Interviews may be of long duration and under varying conditions due to
weather, location, and time of day. -Ability to interview/question
suspects of criminal activity with control of emotion and personal
involvement in case of severe circumstances. -Extensive knowledge of
criminal law and a thorough understanding of elements of an offense to
be used in interview techniques and development of actual charging
documents. -Knowledge of search warrants and application process.
Ability to draft, execute, and process for return search warrants and
related documents. -Demonstrate the ability to manage cases both of
short and long duration, keep accurate notes and records of case
progression and transformation to officer reports that reflect orderly
and chronological the sequence of events, interviews, and progression of
cases up and to conclusion by apprehension, arrest, refer for charges,
or other acceptable disposition. -Ability to travel as required to
conduct investigations, process and deliver evidence, and assist other
agencies and jurisdictions. Travel may include distances and
circumstances that require overnight stays and/or periods exceeding the
normal workday. Consecutive hours of 16, 24, or more hours may be
required under exigent or extreme circumstances. Travel may include
transporting victims and witnesses to and from court for testimony.
-Processes evidence, prepares cases for court and attends court.
-Knowledge, skills, and ability to collect evidence following prescribed
guidelines outlined in the handbook \"Physical Collection of Evidence\"
as published by the Wisconsin Department of Justice. -Ability and
understanding on how to collect/preserve samples for DNA testing
including, but not limited to, hair, blood, tissue, and other bodily
fluids. -Ability and understanding on how to collect/preserve
fingerprints, shoe or foot impressions, tool impressions, tire prints,
and other related physical evidence under various weather conditions and
circumstances out of the Investigators direct control. -Once collected,
the ability to secure, preserve, and prepare evidence for further
testing. Maintain chain of custody up to and including presentation and
testimony in court. -Understanding of the services provided and
limitations of various testing facilities, including private labs and
State run crime labs. -Obtain detailed statements and prepare precise
and accurate reports of investigative findings; investigate and
interview victims, witnesses and suspects to obtain information on the
nature of the crime that occurred. -Submit timely and accurate reports
on case progression. Individual supplement reports should reflect the
activity of the case. -Knowledge and ability to complete various reports
and documents in the course of criminal and other investigations.
Includes but not limited to: Death Report, Evidence Transmittal
Document, -Application for Search Warrant and document subpoenas,
Evidence Logs and Tags, Miranda Warning, Medical Release Form, Juvenile
Referral, Crime Scene Logs, NCIC, CIB Entry, Application for Arrest
Warrant -Takes statements by telephone and in person. -Testify at
preliminary hearings when another officer is unable to appear. -Make
arrests. -Assist law enforcement agencies in death and other major
investigations when requested. -Provide security for the District
Attorney\'s Office and its staff members and assist with courtroom
security when needed. -Participate in required trainings to maintain law
enforcement certification. -Investigate open meeting law violations.
-Assist as a trainer for other law enforcement when requested. -Attend
community meetings to educate members of the public on criminal justice
when requested. -Act as a liaison between the District Attorney\'s
Office and other local law enforcement. -Enforces all state and county
laws. -Knowledge and ability to understand State laws and County
ordinances and apply to cases being investigated. -Understand and
articulate elements of a crime/offense. Clearly identify in Officer
reports and court testimony what constitutes the offense being charged.
-Act as a resource and assist patrol in interpreting statute for
criminal and other cases being investigated. -In extreme or exigent
circumstances, respond to assist emergency situations that involve the
risk of death or great bodily harm. ** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: -Must be a certified or
certifiable Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Wisconsin. -5 years
full time law enforcement experience, preference given to prior
Investigative experience. -Valid Wisconsin Driver\'s license. -Must pass
a criminal background check. -Must pass a character background
investigation as required by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards
Board. -Pass a pre-employment drug screen. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS: -Associate degree in criminal justice, law enforcement,
Sociology or a related field OR a minimum of 60 college level credit
hours. ** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.sccwi.gov
