Special Investigator/State Detective I-IV - Criminal Division

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.

There is an immediate need for a Special Investigator in the Criminal Division, New Castle County Office, located in Wilmington, Delaware. This Special Investigator will work directly with Deputy Attorneys General in pre-arrest investigations, post-arrest investigations and prosecutions arising from various communities within New Castle County.  These Special Investigators will be supervised by a Chief Special Investigator and the New Castle County Chief Prosecutor. The special investigator will interview witnesses, obtain evidence, attend court proceedings, testify when appropriate and provide overall vertical prosecution assistance to the Deputy Attorneys General on specific cases. This Special Investigators will prepare and submit timely reports of interviews and investigations. These Special Investigators will maintain professional liaisons and strong lines of communications and coordination with relevant law enforcement agencies. This Special Investigator will maintain an effective level of communication and coordination with all other Special Investigators in the division.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties, of a similar kind, not listed here.

• Conducts investigations, which includes conducting interviews to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence and documenting findings.
• Interviews witnesses, obtains evidence, attends court proceedings, and testifies when appropriate and provide overall vertical assistance to Deputy Attorney Generals on specific prosecutions. 
• Verifies claims of alleged or probable violations.
• Examines various records and documents in order to ascertain relevant information.
• Identifies, gathers, collects, evaluates and preserves evidence.
• Makes judgments after evaluating all available facts and recommends appropriate action.
• Interprets and applies applicable laws, rules,   regulations, standards,   policies,   and procedures.
• Prepares comprehensive and timely investigative reports; documenting interviews and other investigative efforts. 
• Testifies in criminal or civil courts, before a Grand Jury, or during an administrative hearing.
• May conduct surveillance and undercover investigations.
• Prepares criminal or civil cases for prosecution.
• Ability to work independently or in a team to investigate and prosecute complex cases.
• Maintains professional liaisons and strong lines of communications with other law enforcement partners. 

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 LEISS.
7. Possession of a valid driver’s license.
8. Ability to qualify to carry a DOJ-issued firearm.
9. Willingness to travel and attend various training opportunities as needed.

• Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume, as you complete the application process for this posting.
• This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.  
• This posting may close before 7/25/2025 upon filling the vacant position.

• Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. 
• Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.  This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Department of Justice Benefits Include:

• May be eligible Loan forgiveness (State and Federal).
• State of Delaware healthcare plan.
• State of Delaware pension plan.
• Over 4 weeks of vacation per year.
• 3 weeks of paid sick leave per year.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/