Job Posting Title

Investigator (Norman)

Agency

047 INDIGENT DEFENSE SYSTEM

Supervisory Organization

Okla Indigent Defense System

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Minimum annual salary is $40,000. Salary commensurate with qualifications and agency salary schedule.   

Job Description

The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System (OIDS) is the statewide public defender agency which provides legal representation to indigent clients throughout the State of Oklahoma, with the exception of Oklahoma and Tulsa counties. 

OIDS is currently seeking a full-time Investigator in Non-Capital Trial Division, Norman office.

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for performing investigative work needed to support criminal defendant cases.  Work is conducted to investigate, communicate, and collaborate with defendants, families, attorneys, witnesses, experts, law enforcement officers, public officials, health record professionals, employers, and jurors. Duties also include gathering and analyzing evidence; traveling and conducting interviews; compiling accurate reports; and supporting attorneys in court proceedings.

Typical Functions

• Directed by the assigned case attorney, investigates client defenses and backgrounds of the client and the client’s family.
• Locates and travels to interview defendants (in jail or on bond) and witnesses; gathers evidence, recovers the criminal records of clients and witnesses; and serves subpoenas.
• Consults with attorneys related to evidence, interviews, expert testimonies, law enforcement reports, social histories, and evidentiary sources.  Critically reviews Forensic Evidence Reports for anomalies.
• Researches and prepares documents concerning the client’s defense.  Create or update the family and social history report.
• Establishes and maintains a professional relationship with clients, families and witnesses.
• Schedules and organizes clients, materials and witnesses for court appearances. 
• Locates and interviews jurors after trial or other legal proceedings.
• Details evidence and references in files; and develops and produces written reports of investigations.
• Attends and testifies in court proceedings, subject to the prohibitions against disclosure of privileged conversations.  Assists the assigned case attorney at hearings or arguments.
• Participates in staff meetings and continuing education as requested.
• Performs administrative duties which may include serving as liaison to various agencies; serving on hiring committees; developing investigative tools; or conducting investigations for the Executive Division.
• Records and submits case-tracking information, leave forms, travel and expense reports, and other records within deadlines.

Level Descriptor

Positions may be filled at Levels I – IV or Senior Investigator level, depending on candidate experience.

 

Minimum annual salary is $40,000. Salary commensurate with qualifications and agency salary schedule.   

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of interviewing techniques; investigative techniques; location of background and evidence sources; English, grammar, and sentence structure for document preparation; and computer and software usage.

Skills required include skill in critical thinking to seek truth and understanding; organizing and presenting facts and opinions clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; using good judgment in situation analysis, confidentiality, and decision-making.

Ability required includes establishing trust and rapport with clients, family members, witnesses, and others working on the cases; and maintaining chain of control over evidence collected.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Special Requirements

Requires current Oklahoma driver’s license, and ability to fulfill frequent and lengthy trips for work travel.

Preference may be given to incumbents with criminal litigation investigative experience.

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