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Defender Investigator
| Company | Maricopa County |
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| Location | Phoenix, AZ, USA |
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| Salary | $29.25 – $46.5 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Three years of investigative experience
- High school diploma
- Valid Arizona driver’s license upon hire
Responsibilities
- Work closely with attorneys to assist in the development of defense strategies and case theories
- Review and evaluate physical and documentary evidence and recommend securing additional background information and detailed evidence that may be needed for the case
- Conduct field investigations including, but not limited to, taking photographs, videotaping, obtaining witness statements, preparing courtroom and crime scene diagrams, obtaining family histories, alibis, and various in-state/out-of-state public, private, and government records
- Update attorneys on the progress of investigations and provide recommendations for further investigative efforts
- Locate and interview potential witnesses in defense of criminal cases, which may require in-state and/or out-of-state travel
- Prepare oral and written investigative reports and maintain case activity logs
- Interact with attorneys, management, co-workers, clients, criminal authorities, investigators from other law enforcement agencies, and other interested parties
- Testify in court and conduct jail visits
Preferred Qualifications
- Criminal defense, law enforcement, or military investigative experience
- Experience working in a detective capacity
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
