Criminal Investigator I or II (Based on Experience)

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The Johnson County’s District Attorney Office is looking for a qualified applicant to fill the position of Criminal Investigator I or II (Based on Experience). The position is located at 150 W. Santa Fe St., Olathe, KS 66061 and provides excellent benefits, including health insurance, wellness programs and discounts, retirement programs, and various other discount programs.

The first review of applications will begin on August 12, 2025.

• Prevents and/or detects crime and enforces the laws of the state; provides investigative support, technical training and guidance to attorney staff, investigators and support staff; conducts basic, professional-level investigations of crimes; organizes and maintains criminal case files; generates leads from public and law enforcement databases; conducts basic analysis of financial and regulatory documents; conducts interviews; generates reports and case summaries; draws and executes search warrants.

• Assists in investigations with other law enforcement agencies and organizations; responds to major crime scenes including use of deadly force by officers, in custody deaths, traffic fatalities and homicides; prepares confidential reports for use as work product in the evaluation and prosecution of criminal cases; testifies in Court; reviews and monitors reports prepared for use in the evaluation and prosecution of criminal cases; creates, organizes and maintains logs, records, and files; maintains and secures evidence; assembles and organizes data and prepares oral or written reports
from such records, compiles and maintains in-depth departmental statistical data.

• Provides witness protection in high-risk cases; serves subpoenas and transports victims/witnesses to and from courthouse for trial and pre-trial proceedings; maintain security for the Office of the District Attorney working with courthouse security on security planning and emergency response.

• Assists with community outreach and training on relevant topics; establishes and maintains contacts in government and private sector agencies; conducts basic case intake by meeting with reporting parties of financial crimes; documents complaints and reports in a timely manner.

Criminal Investigator II - (addition to the above essential duties of a Criminal Investigator I).

• Conducts moderately complex, professional-level investigations of crimes.

• Conducts moderately complex analysis of financial and regulatory documents.

Because this position may be filled at a Criminal Investigator I or Criminal Investigator II level depending upon the successful candidate's experience, the compensation range is $54,473 - $88,880.

Criminal Investigator I Requirements:

Associate degree in business, accounting, criminal justice, or relevant field; one (1) year experience conducting law enforcement investigations; Law Enforcement Certification - CPOST, for a police or law enforcement officer, as defined by K.S.A. 74-5602; successfully pass a criminal history check; and possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record are required.

Knowledgeable in law enforcement/criminal justice information systems used in criminal investigation activities.

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, criminal justice, or relevant field is preferred.

Experience may be substituted for education. Education may be substituted for experience.

Criminal Investigator II Requirements:
Associate degree in business, accounting, criminal justice, or relevant field; three (3) years’ experience conducting law enforcement investigations; Law Enforcement Certification - CPOST, for a police or law enforcement officer, as defined by K.S.A. 74-5602; successfully pass a criminal history check; and possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record are required.

Knowledgeable in law enforcement/criminal justice information systems used in criminal investigation activities.

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, criminal justice, or relevant field is preferred.

Experience may be substituted for education. Education may be substituted for experience.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.