HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.280 SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR 20031202DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL SERVICES
COUNTY OF KAUAI
SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR 6.280
Duties Summary:
Conducts investigations of cases being considered
and /or_ readied for court action and prosecution; obtains
additional information, evidence and facts to clarify or
substantiate findings of law enforcement agencies; and
performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its primary
responsibility for investigating a variety of cases
preliminary to and in conjunction with criminal
prosecutions.
Examples of Duties:
Investigates and re- investigates felony and
misdemeanor cases being considered and /or readied for
prosecution by obtaining additional, clarifying or
substantiating information, evidence and facts; interviews
and interrogates witnesses, complainants and suspects;
prepares reports on findings with recommendations;
coordinates investigations and works closely with the
Police Department, military and federal law enforcement
agencies, and all .levels of the courts; assists in
presentation of cases before the grand jury, and during
trials, hearings and other judicial proceedings; testifies
in court and produces and identifies physical evidence;
gathers additional facts for judges during mitigation
hearings; conducts highly confidential investigations for
the Mayor's Office involving suspected cases of fraud,
malfeasance, misfeasance, etc.; investigates violations and
complaints regarding local ordinances, codes and
regulations; assists the Prosecuting Attorney and his
deputies in the processing of various legal instruments.
Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Class:
Training and Experience: A combination of education
and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from
an accredited college or university with major work in
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social work, sociology, psychology, public administration
or a related field and four years of responsible
investigative work experience.
Firearms Requirement: Must meet current State and
federal law requirements applicable to carrying and /or
possessing firearms or ammunition, e.g. no misdemeanor or
felony domestic violence conviction.
License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor
vehicle operator's license.
Knowledge of: techniques and methods of
investigation; rules of evidence and laws of arrest; court
procedures and legal instruments; the jurisdiction and
functions of the various .law enforcement and other
governmental agencies and departments; interviewing and
interrogating techniques; report writing; the geographic,
economic, social and racial composition of the community;
utilization and operation of firearms and other
investigative equipment.
Ability to: interpret laws, rules and regulations;
apply investigating principles and techniques; make sound
observations, remember facts, and give testimony based
thereon; secure and analyze data; prepare clear and concise
reports; scrutinize behavior of individuals and situations;
understand the psychology of human behavior; deal
effectively with the public and representatives of other
government agencies.
Health and Physical Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions as a Special
Investigator shall be at least 21 years of age and must
meet the health and physical condition standards deemed
necessary and proper for performance of the duties of this
class.
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This is an amendment to the specification for the
class, SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR, which was approved on
August 4, 1975, amended on October 27, 1982 and on
September 25, 2002, and is to be substituted for that
specification.
SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR
APPROVED: DEC 2 2003
Date
MALCOLM C. FElfNANDEZ
Director of Personnel Services