PROSECUTOR'S DETECTIVE - SEXUAL ASSAULT KIT TASK FORCE

Job Description

Job Description

The Charter County of Wayne

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families. Headquartered in Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. Our history is rich and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture, arts, and world-class amenities. Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently, effectively, and responsibly. We provide transparently while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations, innovation, and a clear focus on serving our residents.

DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES

The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, Criminal Investigations Division is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Lead Detective on the Wayne County Sexual Assault Kit Task Force. The Prosecutors Detective 's responsibilities include conducting cold case investigations, collaborating with assistant prosecuting attorneys, advocates, businesses and law enforcement agencies to obtain necessary files and documents in preparation for trial, locating witnesses. conducting interviews, visiting crime scenes to gather additional information or physical evidence, preparing arrest and search warrants. In addition, as the Lead Detective overseeing the unit, additional administrative duties would also be involved, detailed below.

Required Tasks

• Ensure the security of the Prosector's Office, its premises and employees, including physical safety and protecting sensitive information
• Maintain detailed records of investigations and prepare comprehensive reports and statistics summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, i.e., Assistant Prosecutors, Detectives, Victim Advocates, law enforcement agencies.
• Work with leadership at the Prosecutor's Office and Detroit Police Dept.
• Review and approve all search warrants, arrest warrants, police reports and investigative reports prepared by detectives assigned to the task force.
• Review and close out completed case investigations, which requires extensive knowledge of laws governing criminal sexual conduct cases.
• Locate witnesses
• Interview and/or interrogate witnesses; including alibi witnesses
• Re-visit crime scenes to gather additional information or physical evidence.
• Research and obtain certified records from various courts throughout the county.
• Obtain medical records from various medical institutions.
• Obtain lien records for prosecutors to be used in court cases.
• Work in conjunction with Department of Corrections and Attorney Generals' office on detention, extraditions and appeals.
• Maintain records of their investigations and keep the Chief of Investigations updated on investigations in progress.
• Assist federal agencies upon request.
• Provide security for the Prosecutor, investigate and assess threats of any kind and prepare a report of same.
• Perform any additional work as assigned.

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Secondary education preferred.
• A valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Must possess a valid drivers and CCW license.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a full-time law enforcement officer with at least 5 years of criminal investigative experience.
• 5 years of sexual assault investigative experience preferred.
• MCOLES certification
• Criminal background clearance required