Special Investigator/State Detective I-IV - Extradition Unit

Delaware's Attorney General, the State's chief law enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, fight fraud, and protect consumers in the First State.

In meeting this mission, Attorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in the Criminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil Rights and Public Trust Divisions. Each of the more than 500 staff who work in the Office of the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity and passion.

Deputy Attorneys General, with critical support from criminal special investigators, victim service specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce consumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure the public's access to open government, protect the abused, and much more.

The Delaware Department of Justice is seeking an exceptional and highly skilled individual to join the Extradition Unit within the Administrative Division in the New Castle County office as a Special Investigator/State Detective.  The Extraditions Unit is responsible for extraditing fugitives from anywhere in the United States and its territories. This position requires extensive travel in vehicles and commercial airlines. State Detectives assigned to Extraditions must be flexible with their schedule as transportation of fugitives can occur outside of normal office hours. 

The Special Investigator/State Detective is required to handle all aspects of their extraditions, including, but not limited to prisoner movement and security, anticipating, and resolving potential problems while moving a fugitive, and the logistical support of those operations. The Special Investigator/State Detective is expected to maintain professional contacts and communications with all law enforcement partners involved in the extradition process.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties, of a similar kind, not listed here.

• Conducts investigations, which includes conducting interviews to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence and documenting findings.

• Interviews or interrogates witnesses, victims, suspects and others.

• Verifies claims of alleged or probable violations.

• Examines various records and documents in order to ascertain relevant information.

• Identifies, gathers, collects, evaluates and preserves evidence.

• Makes judgments after evaluating all available facts and recommends appropriate action.

• Interprets   and applies applicable laws, policies, and procedures.

• Prepares comprehensive investigative reports.

• Testifies in criminal or civil courts, before a Grand Jury, or during an administrative hearing.

• May conduct surveillance and undercover investigations.

• Prepares criminal or civil cases for prosecution.

• This posting may close on or before 10/28/2025 upon filling the vacant position.
• Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume, as you complete the application process for this posting.
• This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System. 

• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background checks.
• Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.  This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Department of Justice Benefits Include:

• May be eligible Loan forgiveness (State and Federal).
• State of Delaware healthcare plan.
• State of Delaware pension plan.
• Over 4 weeks of vacation per year.
• 3 weeks of paid sick leave per year.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.