State of Connecticut Executive Branch

DCJ Investigator (2616DC)

$32.06-$39.63 Hourly / $2,404.09-$2,972.19 BiWeekly /
$62,746.00-$77,574.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Division of Criminal Justice this class is accountable for assisting in the preparation of criminal and motor vehicle cases for prosecution and trial and for investigating or assisting in the post-arrest investigation of crimes within the jurisdiction of the assigned prosecutorial office.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

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

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Screens, reviews, prioritizes and prepares incoming motor vehicle and criminal files;
  • Ensures that all case file information necessary for prosecution is complete;
  • Interviews and takes statements from police, witnesses, and victims;
  • Obtains relevant documentation (e.g. police reports, hospital records, toxicology laboratory reports, etc.);
  • Locates individuals;
  • Prepares case chronology for prosecutor;
  • Prepares necessary reports and may make initial recommendation regarding pretrial diversion;
  • Briefs victims and witnesses prior to court appearances;
  • Responds to inquiries from victims regarding case progress;
  • Serves as liaison with police departments and other state and federal agencies;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • relevant state laws and regulations;
    • investigative methods and techniques;
  • Knowledge of rules of evidence and legal processes;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
    • interviewing skills;
  • Ability to gather and interpret data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience as a law enforcement officer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

A Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related fields may be substituted for the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel within the state in the course of their daily work.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

  • The classification of DCJ Investigator is assigned to Salary Group DC19.
  • Employees shall proceed through that salary group and then shall proceed to Step 8 of Salary Group DC21.
  • The Job Code is identified as Salary Plan DC in CORE-CT.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Unclassified

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(14)-Inspection-Investigation

BARGAINING UNIT

(57)-DCJ AFSCME LOCAL 749

EEO

(4)-Protective Service

SALARY INFORMATION

DC 19

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 Investigator in Salary Group DC 19 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: 2616DC; REV: 7/31/2024;