District Attorney Investigator

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary role of the District Attorney Investigator will generally consist of completing any required investigations for cases that have already been referred to the District Attorney’s Office, but which need additional investigation. This is a part‑time position; the District Attorney Investigator is a licensed law enforcement officer with general police powers within the County under the authority of the District Attorney and takes day‑to‑day direction from the District Attorney and other prosecutors.

The primary duties include assisting the DA’s office with investigation of criminal cases referred to the office. The District Attorney Investigator will conduct annual scenario training and firearm qualifications with the Sheriff’s Office. The District Attorney investigator may be required or offered the opportunity to attend conferences paid for by the District Attorney’s Office. The District Attorney Investigator will comply with the policies and standards of investigators for the Sheriff’s Office, unless otherwise informed in writing by the District Attorney.

• Assists criminal investigations and prosecutions at the direction of the District Attorney
  • Conducts investigations, interviews and general case follow‑up.
  • Conducts background checks for witnesses and jury panels.
  • Runs TIME system queries.
  • Locates witnesses, collects evidence, authors and serves search warrants and document subpoenas.
  • Other duties as directed by the District Attorney or their designee.
• Conducts criminal and civil investigations including gathering information relative to the act committed
  • Ability to conduct interviews of victims and witnesses, some of whom may be children or elderly. Others who may be injured or severely traumatized by the circumstances involved. Interviews may be of long duration and under varying conditions due to weather, location, and time of day.
  • Ability to interview/question suspects of criminal activity with control of emotion and personal involvement in case of severe circumstances.
  • Extensive knowledge of criminal law and a thorough understanding of elements of an offense to be used in interview techniques and development of actual charging documents.
  • Knowledge of search warrants and application process. Ability to draft, execute, and process for return search warrants and related documents.
  • Demonstrate the ability to manage cases both of short and long duration, keep accurate notes and records of case progression and transformation to officer reports that reflect orderly and chronological the sequence of events, interviews, and progression of cases up and to conclusion by apprehension, arrest, refer for charges, or other acceptable disposition.
  • Ability to travel as required to conduct investigations, process and deliver evidence, and assist other agencies and jurisdictions. Travel may include distances and circumstances that require overnight stays and/or periods exceeding the normal workday. Consecutive hours of 16, 24, or more hours may be required under exigent or extreme circumstances. Travel may include transporting victims and witnesses to and from court for testimony.
• Processes evidence, prepares cases for court and attends court
  • Knowledge, skills, and ability to collect evidence following prescribed guidelines outlined in the handbook "Physical Collection of Evidence" as published by the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
  • Ability and understanding on how to collect/preserve samples for DNA testing including, but not limited to, hair, blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids.
  • Ability and understanding on how to collect/preserve fingerprints, shoe or foot impressions, tool impressions, tire prints, and other related physical evidence under various weather conditions and circumstances out of the Investigators direct control.
  • Once collected, the ability to secure, preserve, and prepare evidence for further testing. Maintain chain of custody up to and including presentation and testimony in court.
  • Understanding of the services provided and limitations of various testing facilities, including private labs and State run crime labs.
• Obtain detailed statements and prepare…