State of Connecticut Executive Branch

DCJ Inspector (2614DI)

$45.63-$55.79 Hourly / $3,193.68-$3,904.79 BiWeekly /
$83,355.00-$101,915.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Division of Criminal Justice this class is accountable for assisting the State's Attorney and/or Assistant State's Attorney in the investigation and preparation of criminal cases under prosecution.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a State's Attorney, Supervisory Assistant State's Attorney, DCJ Supervisory Inspector or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead support personnel and other law enforcement officers.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Upon receipt of criminal investigation assignment, reviews all documentation for accuracy, adequacy and legibility in order to determine viability of proof beyond a reasonable doubt;
  • Directs and supervises post-arrest investigative measures;
  • Schedules and requests follow-up records, such as medical reports, toxicology lab analyses, ballistics tests results, etc.;
  • Interviews victims and witnesses and assesses credibility of testimony;
  • Prepares reports, statements and affidavits;
  • Prepares synopsis of investigation for attorneys;
  • Ensures court appearance of witnesses, including issuance of subpoenas and inter-state subpoenas which may require transportation, accommodation and protection arrangements;
  • Prepares extradition requests;
  • Checks in evidence for trial;
  • Accompanies attorney throughout the trial in order to take notes and follow-up on investigations in response to defense presentations;
  • Conducts independent investigations as assigned;
  • Acts as liaison with and may serve as a resource for local, federal and state law enforcement agencies;
  • Serves as liaison with victims;
  • Has statewide police power to make arrests with or without a warrant;
  • Keeps abreast of changes in relevant laws and developments in investigative methods;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of police investigative procedures, including laws of arrest, search and seizure, preservation and presentation of evidence, etc.;
  • Knowledge of
    • and ability to apply relevant laws and regulations;
    • the state judicial system and procedures;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • qualify in use of firearms;
    • analyze and organize presentation of data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of experience as a law enforcement officer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of General Experience must have included criminal investigation.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Possession of a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license is required during employment in this class.
  • Incumbents in this class must qualify in the semi-annual Division-issued Firearms Proficiency Course.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must be in good general health; candidates must have and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, visual and auditory acuity to perform the duties of the class. Applicants will be required to pass a physical examination.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to a significant degree of danger or probability of physical harm and to moderately disagreeable job conditions.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

  • The classification of DCJ Inspector is assigned to Salary Group DI27.
  • Employees shall proceed through that salary group and then shall proceed to Step 10 of Salary Group DI29.
    • NOTE: There is no DI28.
  • The Job Code is identified as Salary Plan DI in CORE-CT.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Unclassified

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(28)-Police-Protective Services

BARGAINING UNIT

(74)-DCJ CSEA INSPECTORS

EEO

(4)-Protective Service

SALARY INFORMATION

DI 27

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of DCJ Inspector in Salary Group DI 27  approved effective July 15, 2021. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statute § 5-200a. Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section.) Final No. 24-137

EFFECTIVE DATE

07/23/2024
CLASS: 2614DI; REV: 7/31/2024;