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State of Delaware
Special Investigator/State Detective IIIV/Executive Protection
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What they do
A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
$78,287 / year median in Delaware
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Introduction Delaware's Attorney General, the State's chief law enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, fight fraud, and protect consumers in the First State. In meeting this mission, Attorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in the Criminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil Rights and Public Trust Divisions. Each of the more than 500 staff who work in the Office of the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity and passion. Deputy Attorneys General, with critical support from criminal special investigators, victim service specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce consumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure the public's access to open government, protect the abused, and much more. Summary Statement There is an immediate need for a Special Investigator in the Administration Division, based in the New Castle County Office in Wilmington, Delaware, with statewide responsibilities. The primary mission of this role is to provide armed executive protection to the Attorney General. Responsibilities include conducting threat assessments, investigating suspicious or concerning activity, coordinating with federal, state, and local law-enforcement partners, and performing advance security planning for official travel, events, and public appearances throughout the State. These positions are critical to safeguarding the Attorney General, maintaining operational readiness, and ensuring continuity of leadership and State operations. This positing may close early once a candidate has been selected. Job Requirements 1. Minimum five years law enforcement experience. 2. Ability to investigate complex and difficult cases both independently and as part of a team. 3. Ability to prepare comprehensive investigative reports for review by a Deputy Attorney General for civil and criminal complaints. 4. Strong written and verbal communication skills. 5. Current or recent Police Officers Standards Training ("POST") certification. 6. Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), DELJIS, NCIC, and