Defense Investigator vacancy

NOTICE OF VACANCY

(Posted: April 21, 2025)

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Defense Investigator

JOB SUMMARY: Will County Circuit Court/Office of The Chief Judge 12^th Judicial Circuit Court and AFSCME Council 31, Local #1028 AFL-CIO

DUTIES AND BACKGROUND: SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION

ANNUAL SALARY: $40,000/annual starting. Attractive benefits package offered by the County of Will, including medical, dental, vision, IMRF pension plan, life insurance and deferred compensation.

https://www.willcounty.gov/open-and-participatory-government

https://www.willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits-and-Compensations

APPLY TO: Mr. James McNamara
                   Will County Public Defender
                   58 East Clinton Street, Suite 210
                   Joliet, IL 60432

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1, 2025

REQUIREMENTS OF APPLICATION: Letter of application highlighting job credentials. Resume of work and school background. Three (3) references. Writing sample.

The County of Will is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals needing accommodations in the recruitment process should notify the Office Manager in advance at 815-727-8666.

OCCUPATIONAL TITLE: DEFENSE INVESTIGATOR

JOB DEFINITION: Responsible for the investigation of appointed cases as assigned by the Chief Investigator or Assistant Chief Investigator.

NATURE OF WORK: Supervisory Relationships: Reports directly to and responsible to the Chief Investigator, Assistant Chief Investigator, and the Management team of the Will County Public Defender.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:

1. Interviews clients and family members.

2. Locates and interviews witnesses including representatives of business and government to gather facts relating to pending criminal proceedings.

3. Examines and obtains business, personnel or public records, police reports and related documentation and other items of potential evidence, to establish the facts of a case, and the authenticity of documentation and other related evidence.

4. Investigate and determine the background and character of clients, witnesses and other individuals involved in a case.

5. Prepare correspondence and reports of investigations for use by administrative or legal authorities.

6. Testify in court or at administrative proceedings concerning findings of investigations.

7. Serve legal documentation and other process.

8. Assist legal counsel in matters related to development and presentation of a case.

9. Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Four (4) year College Degree, or two (2) year Associate Degree in Law Enforcement or related field, or three years investigative experience in related fields, or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform the functions of the job.

Office of the Will County Public Defender

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