Federal Attorney Jobs in Delaware (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

\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

There is an immediate need for a Special Investigator in the Administration Division, based in the New Castle County Office in Wilmington, Delaware, with statewide responsibilities. The primary mission of this role is to provide armed executive protection to the Attorney General. Responsibilities include conducting threat assessments, investigating suspicious or concerning activity, coordinating with federal, state, and local law-enforcement partners, and performing advance security planning for official travel, events, and public appearances throughout the State. These positions are critical to safeguarding the Attorney General, maintaining operational readiness, and ensuring continuity of leadership and State operations.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis positing may close early once a candidate has been selected.\r\n

Job Requirements

1.\tMinimum five years law enforcement experience.\r\n2.\tAbility to investigate complex and difficult cases both independently and as part of a team.\r\n3.\tAbility to prepare comprehensive investigative reports for review by a Deputy Attorney General for civil and criminal complaints.\r\n4.\tStrong written and verbal communication skills.\r\n5.\tCurrent or recent Police Officers Standards Training ("POST") certification.\r\n6.\tFamiliarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), DELJIS, NCIC, and LEISS.\r\n7.\tPossession of a valid driver's license.\r\n8.\tAbility to qualify to carry a DOJ-issued firearm.\r\n9.\tWillingness to travel and attend various training opportunities as needed.\r\n

Conditions of Hire

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

Benefits

Department of JusticeBenefits Include:\r\n\r\n May be eligible Loan forgiveness (State and Federal).\r\n State of Delaware healthcare plan.\r\n State of Delaware pension plan.\r\n Over 4 weeks of vacation per year.\r\n 3 weeks of paid sick leave per year.\r\n 12 weeks of paid parental leave.\r\n\r\nTo learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website athttps://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/\r\n

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\n\r\n\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