Investigator

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Warren County Prosecutor

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Investigator

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time
FLSA TYPE: N/A REPORTS TO: First Assistant (Criminal)
CIVIL SERVICE STATUS: Classified UNIT: Legal
PROBATION: 365 Days WORK HOURS: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and

as needed

DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS

Conducts investigations to collect and document case evidence and facts, and to provide
information necessary for prosecution of criminal and civil cases.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform
each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for
disabled persons, covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with
the requirements of that Act.

1. Reviews and analyzes felony and civil case investigation records, reports, and evidence,

and conducts additional investigation as needed to supplement law enforcement
investigation results needed to effectively prosecute cases. Coordinates investigative
efforts with law enforcement agencies. Advises police regarding search and seizure
issues and direction of investigation. Reviews and drafts search warrants and visits
crime scene to collect facts and evidence. Interviews witnesses, defendants, victims,
and others to obtain statements.

2. Writes reports reflecting investigation results, statements, additional evidence, and other

information pertinent to the case. Reviews cases with Prosecuting Attorney, First
Assistants (Criminal and Juvenile), and assistant prosecutors.

3. Prepares for grand jury. Reviews cases with Prosecuting Attorney, schedules cases,

and subpoenas witnesses. Reviews case files and provides discoverable information to
defense attorney.

4. Testifies in court proceedings to provide information and evidence collected during

investigative process and to assist in prosecuting case.

5. Prepares and presents trainings to law enforcement, schools and other professionals,

and the community.

6. Reviews case facts, makes determination regarding probable cause, and recommends to
Prosecuting Attorney appropriate charges to be filed.

7. Tracks felony arrests, and monitors progress to ensure that defendants are prosecuted

within time limits provided by law.

8. Serves subpoenas and picks up records.

9. Apprehends and arrests, or arranges arrest, of fugitives from justice. Follows up on

leads, uses available resources and locates wanted suspects.

10. Serves on Warren County Drug Task Force and other boards at the request of the

Prosecuting Attorney. Logs in evidence and maintains related records. Compiles
information and submits annual reports to Ohio Attorney General’s Office. Participates
with undercover investigations, execution of search warrants and arrest warrants.
Serves as evidence custodian and testifies in court proceedings.

11. Conducts investigation of facts and circumstances surrounding pending and on-going

civil and county employee disciplinary issues.

12. Performs data entry into Matrix case management system and Axon Justice evidence
management system.

13. Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

14. Represents Prosecutor’s Office in a positive manner to law enforcement, press, and

general public.

15. Any additional duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION GIVEN AND RECEIVED

Supervised by First Assistant (Criminal).

EQUIPMENT OPERATED

Telephone, fax machine, computer, recording equipment, audio visual equipment, other
standard office equipment, cellular phone, Matrix case management system, Axon Justice
evidence management system, electronic surveillance equipment, firearms, handcuffs, and
two-way radio.

CONTACT WITH OTHERS

Clients, victims, witnesses, court representatives, judges, defendants, attorneys, law
enforcement representatives, and general public.

CONFIDENTIAL DATA

“Confidential Data” includes but is not limited to:

Matrix case management system information; Axon Justice evidence management system
information; grand jury witness information; grand jury testimony; grand jury voting
information, yet-to-be filed and/or secret grand jury indictment information; personal
information of victims; OHLEG data; LEADS Online data; NCIC reports; medical records;
police investigatory information; confidential law enforcement investigatory information;
children services investigatory information, inter-office confidential information; privileged
information; work product; non-public information contained in personnel files and other files
such as social security numbers, financial information, medical information, personal calendar
information; records sealed by a court; information not yet disseminated to the public or
otherwise part of the public record; other confidential case information; and any other
information not generally available to the public that was obtained by virtue of the employee’s
position as a member of the Prosecutor’s Office.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The employee must negotiate, use, or work with or in the vicinity of personal protective
equipment, eye and face protection, hand protection, the handling of material and supplies,
human blood, or other potentially infectious materials, hazardous chemicals, and weapons.
General Duty: Safe and Healthful Workplace: The employee has contact with violent or
emotionally distraught persons.

USUAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following physical demands are typically exhibited by position incumbents
performing this job’s essential duties and responsibilities. These physical demands
are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are
illustrated to help the employer, employee, and/or applicant identify tasks where
reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person
is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.

While performing duties of this job, the employee occasionally sits in and/or operates a vehicle
while gaining access to various workplaces. The employee must have the ability to
manipulate fingers, and extend arms when firing a weapon and performing other duties. The
employee may occasionally have to physically control persons of varying weights and
strengths, and may occasionally have to exert extreme physical effort during relatively short
periods of time. The employee uses usual vision demands, with occasional attention to detail
[e.g., during crime scene investigations] and with occasional long distance requirements. The
employee normally must be able to converse verbally with the general public and others, and
have the ability to hear. Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision, with the
ability to adjust focus when using computer screens.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Police and criminal justice procedures; laws of arrest; search and seizure;
federal, state, and local laws; criminal rules; criminal justice system; criminology; arrest

procedures; law enforcement safety procedures; use of weapons; public relations;
investigative procedures.

Standard office practices and procedures; legal terminology; computer operations; English
grammar; spelling and punctuation; and Microsoft Office software.

Ability to: Physically affect arrests; defuse potentially violent people; communicate
effectively, verbally and in writing; deal with persons with tact and courtesy, as well as with
necessary degree of firmness; communicate effectively with members of the general public,
law enforcement officers, and other persons; prepare accurate, legible, and complete records
and reports; develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, victims,
witnesses, court personnel, judges, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, and general public;
maintain confidentiality of confidential and sensitive subject matter; analyze situations, quickly
identify threatening or unusual conditions, and take appropriate actions within confines of the
law; effectively monitor and control prisoner behavior; be proficient with a firearm under stress.

Skill in: Safe and effective use of firearms and other weapons; use of investigative
equipment; operation of computer; word processing.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of three years full-time or five years part-time experience in law enforcement
position or related field, and appropriate education and training may qualify an applicant to
demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable
qualification is: Completion of Ohio Peace Officer Training Course, three years in full-time law
enforcement position, and possession of required certifications and licenses.

To serve as an investigator for the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office, an employee:

1. Shall be a peace officer as defined by R.C. 109.71;

2. Shall hold an Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission certification demonstrating

completion of basic training programs; and

3. Shall be employed by a political subdivision of the state.

A Prosecutor’s Office investigator shall abide by the policies and procedures and/or rules and
regulations of the political subdivision employing the investigator as a peace officer. To the
extent that the policies and procedures and/or rules and regulations of said political
subdivision conflict with the policies and procedures of the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office,
or the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office has implemented policies and procedures governing
a similar aspect of the investigator’s employment, the policies and procedures of the
Prosecutor’s Office shall supersede the policies and procedures and/or rules and regulations
of the political subdivision.

Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three days of original
appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and
Control Act requirements.

Complete satisfactory background check and drug test.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission and current firearms certification.

Maintain valid Ohio driver’s license.

This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to
be performed by the employee filling this position, who will be required to follow instructions and
perform any duties required by the employee’s appointing authority, supervisor, or designee.

MANAGEMENT APPROVAL

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EMPLOYEE UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT



I understand, and will perform, the duties and requirements specified in this job description.

I have reviewed and understand the most current copy of the Warren County Personnel Policy
Manual, and any additional policies adopted by the Warren County Prosecuting Attorney.



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Employee Date