Criminal Investigator - Firearms Relinquishment - District Attorney's Office

About the role

The Mission of the Denver District Attorney's Office is to professionally and completely prosecute crimes and investigate potential crimes on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado, and in doing so, do justice, advocate for victims' rights and advise and consult in the deterrence and prevention of crime; to ensure the open, evenhanded and humane administration of justice. The office employs approximately 120 attorneys and 180 support staff, who are responsible for more than 6,000 felony and 12,000 misdemeanor prosecutions annually. The elected District Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer in the City and County of Denver and is responsible for the prosecution of violations of Colorado State Laws. The current Denver District Attorney is John Walsh. We are currently recruiting for a Legal Administrative Assistant. Location In this position you can expect to work on site at the Republic Plaza building located at 370 17th St., Suite 5300 Denver, CO 80202, Monday through Friday from 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

Responsibilities

• Additional Firearms Relinquishment Criminal Investigator duties include:
• Reviews all new domestic violence cases filed by Denver Police, including all reports and witness statements, as well as all relevant criminal justice and social media databases, in order to determine if there are firearms in the home and/or in the control of the charged suspect(s)
• Documents all information relating to firearms in the DA internal database
• Determines investigative techniques and case strategies; gathers, evaluates, and preserves evidence, analyzes the evidence, prepares spreadsheets or summary charts on financial or voluminous data, and determines the presence or absence of criminal activity
• Prepares affidavits for arrest warrant, search warrants, and subpoenas, serves parties involved in legal action, and may prepare interrogatories, production requests, and answers in civil litigation
• Other duties as assigned
• This position requires certification as a Colorado Peace Officer (POST) at the time of application, and requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Please do not apply if you do not possess these certifications.
• We appreciate your interest and are excited for the opportunity to build a strong team for the City and County of Denver.

Requirements

• Our ideal candidate will have the following:
• 5+ years of professional level experience conducting comprehensive investigations of complex criminal and civil cases
• POST certified and familiarity with drafting arrest/search warrants
• Familiarity with criminal justice databases
• Familiarity with the use of social media databases
• Background in investigating cases involving family violence with a particular emphasis on intimate partner violence
• Bilingual in another foreign language strongly preferred
• Required Minimum Qualifications
• We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualif

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Additional Information

About Our Job If you have ever had an interest in serving your community while pursing a career within the criminal justice and legal industry, this opportunity may be right for you. The District Attorney's Office for the 2nd Judicial District is currently recruiting a Firearms Relinquishment Investigator to perform fill performance level criminal investigation work.

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