Investigator I

Posting number: FY26-00644

Department: State's Attorney

Job classification: Investigator I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Court Administration, Law Enforcement, Professional

SummaryExempt; full-time; 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.); full benefits; partial teleworking schedule may be available in accordance with Division policies.

This position performs entry-level investigative and case support work to assist prosecutors in the preparation and processing of criminal cases. Work involves reviewing case materials, preparing routine investigative documents, processing digital and physical evidence, coordinating basic victim and witness communications, and completing procedural tasks that support case development. Employees in this classification work under established guidelines and receive close coordination and direction from prosecutors or senior investigators. Assignments follow defined processes, require attention to detail, and involve limited discretion in prioritizing tasks or making procedural decisions.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy.  For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.

The State’s Attorney’s Office strives to ensure equal opportunities and access for its workforce, applicants, and community members.  If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for residents, apply to the State’s Attorney’s Office today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.  

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan 
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

NOTE: Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year. 

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

Examples of duties

• Prepare and review criminal cases
• Provide victim and witness support by sending required notifications, coordinating contact, and ensuring restitution processes occur
• Prepare and report on bond investigations
• Manage case documentation by uploading and saving records, submitting interpreter requests, publishing case updates, and coordinating with law enforcement and other stakeholders
• Collect and file document requests
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions. QualificationsThe qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associate's degree in criminal justice, criminology, public administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in criminal justice, criminology, or a related field

Substitutions for the above-listed required education and experience is a High School Diploma with 3 years work experience as described above. 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
A successful incumbent operating in this role displays the following:

• Basic knowledge of laws of arrest and criminal statutes 
• Basic knowledge of police reporting systems 
• Basic knowledge of the Maryland Sentencing Guideline procedures and laws 
• Basic knowledge of criminal procedure and law 
• Basic knowledge of rules of evidence 
• Knowledge of the laws regarding search and seizure, and gathering and maintaining evidence
• Skilled in the use of applicable computer programs, software, and databases 
• Skilled in legal writing
• Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbal
• Ability to review and interpret police reports and charging documents 

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Law enforcement experience in Frederick County
• Experience in the criminal investigation unit of a law enforcement agency
• Work experience in a State's Attorney's Office

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit and walk; and frequently pick up to pounds
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors

Supplemental information

• This position is subject to random drug testing

 EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):1)     An evaluation of training and experience2)     One or more interviews3)     Pre-employment drug test4)     Pre-employment background investigation conducted by the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office