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NEOGOV · 21 hours ago

Investigator 2 (3279)

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $86K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an Investigator 2 to assist attorneys in developing defenses for clients charged with crimes in New Mexico. The role involves conducting investigations, interviews, and surveillance to gather evidence and support legal proceedings.

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Responsibilities

Work independently to investigate the facts of a case and to assist the attorney in developing a defense for clients charged with crimes in New Mexico

Conduct interviews, obtain statements regarding investigated issues; collects information involving agreements, documents, financial records, physical aspects and other evidence relating to corporations and individuals being investigated

Investigate and reply to correspondence regarding hearings, accidents, and other legal matters

Perform work that must be "undercover" in order to get information or to observe a subject or witness inconspicuously

Using photographic and video cameras, binoculars, cell phones and GPS systems, investigators gather information on an individual

Visit, photograph, document and recreate scenes of alleged incidents with or without the assigned attorney

Investigators perform physical surveillance, which may be high tech or low tech

Assist attorneys with trial preparation and testify at trial or hearings as needed

Review reports of investigations to ensure completeness and proper application of the governing laws or regulations

Review discovery in the analysis of criminal cases

Conduct tactical analysis of complex criminal cases and organizes large amounts of diverse information into concise analytical form; create charts, graphs and spreadsheets to characterize criminal activities and determine appropriate methods of analysis; provide criminal strategic analysis and recommend actions based on findings

Review chain of custody forms, review manner in which police or laboratories gathered evidence to find flaws or mishandling of evidence

Possess and utilize knowledge of general aspects of crime-scene management in the digital age vs. physical evidence

Train staff in investigating procedures, interrogation, and factual analysis

Review evidence for possible cross-contamination

Coordinate with administrative support staff to best serve the needs of the client and case

Serve subpoenas

Maintains accurate files of correspondence and materials relating to investigation assignments

Produce high quality of written records and reports

This classification may be required to report to a judicial partner’s building or office. Which may include Courthouses, District Attorney Offices, Detention Centers and/or Correctional Facilities. To perform the essential functions an incumbent in this classification may be required to successfully complete a 3rd party background check conducted by a judicial partner

Qualification

Criminal JusticeInvestigative TechniquesSurveillance SkillsInterviewing SkillsAnalytical SkillsTeam CoordinationTraining SkillsDigital EvidenceMapping ServicesWritten Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business and Administration, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Science or other related field

Two (2) years of job related experience

Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's License