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 ยง 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;