Criminal Investigator

BENEFITS

Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness;
Parental Leave;
Maternity Leave

and the job listing Expires on January 30, 2026

Under the general supervision of the County Attorney and the Chief Criminal Investigator, engages in criminal investigations as part of the Weber County Attorney’s Office. Is responsible for conducting criminal investigations into Officer-Involved Critical Incidents that occur within Weber and Morgan Counties. Is responsible for being a member of the Homicide Task Force within Weber and Morgan Counties.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.)

Responds to the scene and takes the lead on investigations involving Officer-Involved Critical Incidents. Coordinates with the agency involved to gather all pertinent information necessary for a complete independent investigation.

Responds to the scene of homicides and other critical incidents in Weber and Morgan counties. Works with investigators from venue agencies to successfully solve cases.

Locates and interviews with witnesses, victims, and suspects who have information or are involved in a case.

Serves subpoenas and other legal documents.

Assists prosecuting attorneys in preparing for and presenting trials.

Other duties as assigned.

Must be a current Utah State law enforcement officer in good standing.

Must have Peace Officer Standards and Training Academy (POST) certification upon date of hire, plus at least five (5) years of experience with a Law Enforcement Agency, of which at least five (2) years must have been spent in an Investigator/Detective position.

Knowledge:
Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Modern law enforcement principles, procedures, and techniques; and court procedures and rules of evidence.

Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies and the public in general. This includes the ability, both orally and in writing, to articulate a legal argument or factual statement confidently, concisely, and convincingly.

Must have a valid Utah Driver’s License and a good driving record.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment background check prior to starting the position.

Experience in working on high stress, high profile investigations. Experience investigating homicides and officer involved critical incidents. Experience working in a task force unit. Experience investigating highly sensitive internal cases. Experience in developing and preparing cases for wiretap investigations and knowledge of practical requirements.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift more than 10 pounds and occasionally lift more than 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions, high precarious…