State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Legal Investigator (3241AR)

$41.23-$53.13 Hourly / $3,297.63-$4,250.23 BiWeekly /
$86,068.00-$110,931.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Consumer Protection, Office of the Attorney General, Office of State Ethics, or State Elections Enforcement Commission this class is accountable for conducting investigations and assisting in the preparation and presentation of criminal and civil actions.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead/supervise lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Coordinates and conducts investigations for civil and criminal matters;
  • Prepares and conducts cases;
  • Makes detailed investigations and conducts fact finding of the circumstances, facts, and conditions connected with cases;
  • Conducts legal research;
  • Interviews witnesses, complainants, and other individuals;
  • Gathers and secures evidence in the form of affidavits, statements, documents, records, exhibits, photographs, electronic data, and other media; 
  • Prepares comprehensive reports;
  • Testifies at hearings, administrative and civil proceedings, or other criminal or civil proceedings; 
  • Examines, audits and analyzes records for possible violations;
  • Assists state civil and criminal authorities in preparing state cases for trial;
  • Maintains liaison with federal, state and local officials and with members of the public and their attorneys;
  • May research and compile economic data concerning industrial and commercial activities;
  • May prepare and conduct cases for civil adjudication before the appropriate authority;
  • May subpoena witnesses and locate individuals;
  • May conduct undercover investigations;
  • May coordinate and direct field investigations in conjunction with other state criminal and civil authorities;
  • May secure hearings;
  • May provide technical assistance relating to agency field of expertise;
  • May maintain confidentiality of records as required by law;
  • May inspect voting machines election documents and review procedures on investigation of contested elections;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • relevant state laws and regulations; 
    • investigatory methods and techniques; 
    • rules of evidence and legal processes; 
  • Knowledge of
    • common business practices; 
    • financial accounting; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills; 
    • interviewing skills; 
  • Considerable ability to gather and interpret statistical and narrative data; 
  • Ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of investigatory experience in law enforcement, insurance claims, or a closely related field.

NOTE: Investigatory experience is defined as employment primarily involved with systematically reviewing and searching written data and material, conducting personal interviews and performing surveillance of persons or events to gather information necessary to discover, identify and prosecute civil or criminal violations of the law.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in law enforcement, public safety administration, business administration or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in public safety administration, criminal justice or a closely related field or a Law degree may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicles Operator’s license.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(14)-Inspection-Investigation

BARGAINING UNIT

(16)-ADMIN & RESID (P-5)

EEO

(3)-Technician

SALARY INFORMATION

AR 25

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 Legal Investigator in Salary Group AR 25 approved effective November 6, 2020. (Revised to modify content, modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Item No. 24-113

EFFECTIVE DATE

08/02/2024
CLASS: 3241AR; EST: 8/29/1975; REV: 8/2/2024;