Public Advocate Investigator

Final date to receive applications

2/23/2026 (7:00 PM EST)

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Public Advocate Investigator

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$39,284.88 - $58,927.20 Annually

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy

223 St. Clair Street, Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Do you enjoy getting to the bottom of things and figuring out what the other side of the story is? Are you a motivated self-starter who enjoys interacting with people, thinking critically, and facing new challenges in a fast-paced work environment? Then you might be the perfect fit as a Public Advocate Investigator I in the Frankfort Trial Office of the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy.

The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy is the Commonwealth’s largest criminal defense firm and is tasked with representing people who are charged with both felonies and misdemeanors.

• Conducting investigations on behalf of our attorneys and our clients.
• Locating and interviewing clients, witnesses, and prospective witnesses.
• Conducting background searches.
• Serving Subpoenas.
• Preparing exhibits and testifying in court.
• Searching for, preserving, and transmitting physical evidence for examination.
• Locating and obtaining documents.
• Writing reports and memorandum.
• Assisting the team in formulation of the defense theory.
• Other duties as assigned or needed.

• Strong planning and organization skills.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Compassion for our clients and commitment to our mission are musts.

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

Two years experience in law enforcement, general investigation or a related field of investigation.

Substitute EDUCATION for

EXPERIENCE:

Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for

EDUCATION:

NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions: Interviews are often conducted in prisons, low-income housing and unfamiliar or confrontational settings. May work irregular hours due to nature of investigative work. Extensive travel is required.

Probationary Period: This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D