Civil Rights Investigator Jobs in Delaware (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nDelaware's Attorney General, the State's chief law enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, fight fraud, and protect consumers in the First State.\r\nIn meeting this mission, Attorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in the Criminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil Rights and Public Trust Divisions. Each of the more than 500 staff who work in the Office of the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity and passion.\r\nDeputy Attorneys General, with critical support from criminal special investigators, victim service specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce consumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure the public's access to open government, protect the abused, and much more.\r\n

Summary Statement

The\r\nCriminal Division seeks a Deputy Attorney General to serve as the Special\r\nVictims Unit in Kent County. The Deputy Attorneys General in this Unit work\r\nclosely with medical professionals, detectives, and child welfare professionals\r\nto investigate sexual assaults, child death, abuse and neglect cases; evaluate\r\navailable evidence for charging; and prosecute crimes supported by the evidence\r\n

Career Ladder

\r\n\r\nSalary\r\nPay Grade 14 DAG II Salary Range $100,562/min $105,4680/max\r\nPay Grade 16 DAG III Salary Range $111,069/min $1113,509/max\r\nPay Grade 18 DAG IV Salary Range $122,094/min $117,440/max\r\nPay Grade 20 DAG V Salary\r\nRange $137,215/min $147,318/max\r\n\r\n\r\n

Essential Functions

The Deputy Attorney General will\r\nbe required to decide what cases should be prosecuted, whether plea offers\r\nshould be made on a case-by-case basis, and what cases should proceed to\r\ntrial. The Deputy Attorney General will then be required to try cases\r\nthat are not otherwise resolved.\r\n

Job Requirements

The Deputy Attorney General must\r\npossess the ability to evaluate criminal cases, determine resolutions,\r\nanticipate legal issues, and research accurately and effectively. This\r\ncandidate must be able to manage investigations, evaluate cases, determine\r\nresolutions, and anticipate legal issues with the ability to research\r\naccurately and effectively. In addition, the candidate must be able to develop\r\na good working relationship with detectives, medical personnel, child welfare\r\nprofessionals, other Deputy Attorneys General, support staff and Court\r\npersonnel. Moreover, it is expected that\r\nthis prosecutor must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.\r\nFinally, the Deputy Attorney General must have the ability to learn and\r\napply the relevant laws and court rules.Membership in the Delaware\r\nBar is required.\r\n

Additional Posting Information

\r\n\r\n\r\nPlease be sure to upload a recent copy of your\r\nresume, as you complete the application process for this posting.\r\n\r\nThis position is exempt from the State of\r\nDelaware Merit System.\r\n\r\nThis posting may close before the stated closing\r\ndate upon filling the vacant position(s).\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Conditions of Hire

\r\n Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background\r\n checks.\r\n\r\n\r\n Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a\r\n condition of hire.\r\n\r\n\r\n Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the\r\n United States.\r\n\r\n\r\n This position is a classification organized under an\r\n exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been\r\n elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and\r\n other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with\r\n Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position\r\n is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual\r\n terms.\r\n\r\n

Benefits

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Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.\r\nThe State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.\r\n