Investigator -II; DA

What Success Looks Like In This Job

The mission of the District Attorney’s Office is to keep the community safe and to make the criminal justice system better through the fair and ethical prosecution of criminal offenders, while seeking justice for victims of crime.

Assists deputy district attorneys with follow‑up work and investigation of felony and misdemeanor cases filed by law enforcement agencies. Duties include locating necessary witnesses and victims to serve subpoenas, interviewing witnesses, writing thorough reports, preparing and reviewing criminal histories, and other tasks as needed. Additional responsibilities are transportation of witnesses and personal security detail for District Attorney staff.

Conducts pre‑ and post‑case filing investigations of complicated felony and misdemeanor cases on behalf of the District Attorney. Works collaboratively with deputy district attorney staff, including interviewing witnesses, writing thorough reports, preparing warrants and productions of record, collecting and analyzing evidence, and filing criminal cases. Serves “on call” at assigned times to assist the office in after‑hours tasks and assists in the investigation of homicide and other complex or high‑profile cases as assigned.

Investigator I: $73,131.58 to $ annually ($35.159 to $50.981 hourly)

Investigator II: $77,519.48 to $ annually ($37.269 to $54.040 hourly)

• A commitment to working with integrity keeping our community safe and making our criminal justice system better.
• Considerable knowledge of civil and criminal law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, statutes and ordinance applicable to the 17th Judicial District of Colorado.
• Ability to perform all peace officer related duties.
• Excellent oral communication skills for working collaboratively with supervisors, Deputy District Attorneys, colleagues and for interviewing witnesses.
• Outstanding writing skills for writing thorough, well‑documented reports.
• Ability to act/react in stressful and/or threatening situations and ability to operate vehicles, equipment and firearms utilized in investigative work.
• Ability to conduct complicated investigations of felony and misdemeanor crimes under general supervision.
• Ability to conduct interviews of victims and witnesses to crime.
• Ability to research, categorize and analyze considerable amounts of data as required.
• Ability to prepare, write and complete accurate reports.
• Ability to be flexible to meet the demands and needs of the position.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co‑workers, attorneys, suspects, witnesses, other police agencies, personnel and the general public.
• Physical Demands – Employees are required to
  • Carry a firearm and qualify with the firearm on a quarterly basis.
  • Sit for extended periods of time.
  • Stand, walk, and climb stairs while maintaining proper balance.
  • See near (2') and far (20') with or without prescription eyewear.
  • Wear personal protective equipment to include eye and ear protection.

• Infectious and contagious disease.
• The risk of blood borne disease.
• Housekeeping/cleaning agent.
• Noxious odor.
• Inclement weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures.
• Unruly or confrontational people.
• High noise conditions (i.e., firearms range – hearing protection is required).
• Hazardous airborne particulates (including lead when at the firearms range).

• Perform duties of a peace officer; act/react in stressful and/or threatening situations; control unruly and resistive individuals; operate vehicles, firearms, and other equipment during investigative procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, fellow workers, attorneys, court officials, witnesses, other law enforcement agencies, and the general public.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; utilize effective interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with computer software programs and search engines.
• Tolerate…