PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 2ND CIRCUIT- INVESTIGATOR I - 21001898

Requisition No: 839168 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 2ND CIRCUIT- INVESTIGATOR I - 21001898

 Pay Plan: Public Defndrs JAC

Position Number: 21001898 

Salary:  $40,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/01/2024 

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The Office of the Public Defender, Second Judicial Circuit is accepting applications for a Felony Division Investigator I. 

Our Organization and Mission:

The Office of the Public Defender, Second Judicial Circuit provides legal representation for indigent individuals accused of criminal offenses. The Second Judicial Circuit encompasses six Florida counties: Leon, Gadsden, Liberty, Jefferson, Wakulla and Franklin.

Each fiscal year, the Second Judicial Circuit represents indigent clients in both criminal trial and criminal appeal appointments, equating to nearly 16,500 criminal cases for six (6) Florida counties and over 1,100 cases on appeal for the 32 counties that make up the First District Court of Appeal.

To be considered for the position: 

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As part of the office defense team, the duties and responsibilities of the investigator will include:

• Conduct in-depth client intake interviews,
• Examine State’s discovery reports and probable cause affidavits,
• Locate and / or interview witnesses,
• View, photograph, and assess evidence,
• Coordinate court appearances for clients and witnesses,
• Serve subpoenas,
• Conduct background investigations,
• Collect records,
• Testify in court,
• Assist in securing social information for mitigation,
• Use computer related search and identification programs,
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Training and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in criminology, criminal justice or other investigative fields, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Our office will provide in-house training and certification through the Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council.

• An equivalency diploma issued by a state department of education may be substituted for high school graduation.

• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely as you must be able to prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive reports containing findings, conclusions, and/or recommendations

• Valid Florida Driver’s License. Local travel – within the judicial circuit – is required.

Starting Salary:

• $40,000.00 annually; negotiable commensurate with experience.

The Benefits of Working with the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com),
• Tuition waivers,
• And more!

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.