Investigator for States Attorney

Summary Statement

The Investigator / Office Manager is responsible for conducting criminal and administrative investigations for the Morton County State’s Attorney’s Office and for managing the daily administrative operations for the office. This dual role provides professional investigative support to prosecutors while ensuring efficient and organized office management. This position require strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, as well as discretion and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Investigative Duties

Conduct criminal investigations in coordination with the State’s Attorney, Assistant State’s Attorneys, and law enforcement agencies.

Interview witnesses, victims, and defendants as directed; obtain and preserve statements and physical evidence.

Review police reports and supporting documents to identify additional investigative needs or inconsistencies.

Locate and serve subpoenas and other legal documents; ensure witnesses appear for court proceedings.

Prepare investigative summaries, reports, and exhibits for trials and hearings.

Testify in court as needed regarding findings, evidence collection, and case development.

Maintain strong liaison with local, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement partners.

Assist in trial preparation, including organizing case materials, exhibits, and witness coordination.

Conduct background checks, criminal history searches, and digital research.

Maintain confidentiality of all case-related materials.

Other duties as assigned by the County State's Attorney.

Office Management Duties

Oversee and coordinate the daily administrative operations of the State’s Attorney’s Office.

Supervise administrative staff, including assignment of duties, performance review, and training.

Manage office budget, supplies, and vendor relationships; ensure fiscal accountability and proper procurement.

Develop and implement office procedures and policies to ensure compliance with County and State regulations.

Oversee file management systems (digital and physical) and ensure proper retention and security of records.

Coordinate calendars, meetings, and court schedules for attorneys and staff.

Serve as primary point of contact for interdepartmental communication and public inquiries, in coordination with the Public Information Officer.

Prepare reports, correspondence, and statistical summaries as requested by the State’s Attorney.

Support victim/witness staff and other administrative personnel during peak caseload periods.

Other duties as assigned by the County State's Attorney.

Key Relationships

Elected States Attorney

Assistant States Attorney

County Law Enforcement

Municipal Law Enforcement

Bureau of Criminal Investigation

ND Highway Patrol

Children’s Advocacy Center

Court Administration

Victims, Victim Families, Witnesses

Abused Adult Resource Center

ND DOCR Victim Services

Defense Attorneys

Human Service Zones

Public and private entities related to criminal justice

Other Governmental Agencies

Decision Making Authority

Decisions have major implications on the management and operations of an area within a department. Job may contribute to operational and business decisions that affect the department. This position should partner with appropriate authority on final communication.

Core Competencies Required

Investigative Techniques

Evidence Management

Operations & Office Management

Records and Information Systems Management

Team Leadership and Supervision

Confidentiality & Professional Ethics

Communication and Report Writing

Interdepartmental Collaboration

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Public Relations & Customer Service

Key Performance Indicators

Timely completion of investigative assignments

Accuracy and thoroughness of reports

Quality of office operations and records management

Compliance with County procedures and legal standards

Collaboration with law enforcement and internal teams

Professional conduct and confidentiality

Effective supervision of staff

Demands and Environment

This position involves both office and field work. While much of the work is sedentary, investigative duties may require standing, walking, driving, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Exposure to crime scenes, emotionally charged environments, and sensitive information is common.

Standard office equipment will be used daily.

This position may require occasional evening or weekend work depending on case demands.

Education, Certification and/or License

Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or related field;

Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years of experience in public or private investigations preferred;

Valid North Dakota Driver’s License required.

Background investigations preferred.

Must possess a clean personal background and employment history suitable for credibility in court testimony and for access to sensitive or confidential information.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Knowledge of investigative techniques, evidence handling, and courtroom procedures.

Familiarity with North Dakota criminal statues, court rules, and law enforcement systems.

Ability to prepare clear, concise, and detailed reports.

Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism when dealing with victims, witnesses, and the public.

Ability to organize multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management software.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise judgment.

Supervision

Supervises work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensuring quality standards. Is responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.

Received: This position will be directly supervised by the County States Attorney.

Exercised: Supervises seven or more employees.

Clarification Clause

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, skills or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reasonable outline of those principle job elements essential in making a hiring decision, a compensation decision and for determining job performance.