Criminal Investigator - High Priority Offender Program

Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This is advanced and technical investigative work related to serious felony High Priority Offender (HPO) cases being prepared for trial by the Pierce County Prosecutor's Office with emphasis on the evidentiary and legal issues crucial to successful prosecution. An employee in this classification may assist in complex investigations requiring a high degree of skill and experience in murder, armed robbery, aggravated assaults/rapes, white collar or organized crimes, fraud, embezzlement, and other property related investigations.
Incumbents will also perform other specialized investigative tasks as it relates to HPO cases. The Criminal Investigator assigned to the HPO Unit also acts as liaison with law enforcement community and coordinates the activities of detectives, the Medical Examiner's Office and the State Crime Laboratory's use of forensic investigative techniques and equipment in HPO case preparation. This employee will not supersede or replace the duties and responsibilities of the lead Detective in criminal cases. Work is performed with considerable latitude and use of independent judgement. Assignments are issued and work is reviewed by the Chief Criminal Investigator.
Why It's a Great Department:
The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is committed to the recruitment, hiring, retention and promotion of a diverse staff. Our commitment to diversity creates a strong and collegial office that promotes respect for the community we serve.
We take great pride in a collegial environment. We are supportive of one another, highly competent and thrive on the collective teamwork of those who work in our Department. We have high standards in our work product and for the support we provide our clients.
How to be Successful in this Role:
We are looking for a Criminal Investigator who exercise independent judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in performing duties related to the work. You will perform duties with professional discretion and within office guidelines, professional ethics and standards, and legal requirements. The ability to work under pressure with tight timelines is essential.

Your Future in this Role:
This is a great opportunity to give back to the community in which you live and help Make Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
Oversight of High Priority Offender Program

• Identify potential offenders for inclusion in the HPO program.
• Monitor offenders using various data bases and activating the qualifying offenders into the program if they meet the criteria.
• Notify appropriate Team Chief when the qualified offender commits a new qualifying felony.
• Track the offenders through the prosecutorial process to its conclusion.

Oversight of DNA Compliance Program

• Track all convicted offenders who are required by Superior Court to provide a DNA reference sample for inclusion in the CODIS database.
• Query LINX database each month for all convicted offenders to identify offenders who failed to comply with their requirement to provide a DNA sample.
• Provide names of non-compliant offenders to Pierce County Corrections so a LINX alert can be placed on those offenders and they can be sampled the next time they are booked into the jail.

• A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminal Justice or related field, And
• Four or more years of advanced Criminal Investigative experience with a federal, state, or local law enforcement agency.
• Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruitment requirements.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

• A valid Washington State driver's license may be required when travel is required of the position.
• Ability to successfully complete all required background investigations.

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce. Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. Employment Type: Regular - Other