Hamilton County Human Resources Department

Hamilton County
Classification Specifications



Class Title Chief Prosecutor Detective	Code # 22173



BOCC Pay Grade: 23	Latest Revision: 5/24/2007
Minimum Hourly Rate: $23.1647	EEO Category: Professional
Maximum Hourly Rate: $32.4553	Department(s) using this spec: 31

Job Function Statement:
Under administrative direction, plans and directs the operation of the Investigator’s Office; manages assigned personnel; conducts intensive investigations; provides investigative assistance to law enforcement personnel; makes criminal arrests; provides investigative assistance to law enforcement personnel; makes criminal arrests; provides expert testimony; issues subpoenas; provides agency security; carries a firearm.


Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED and possession of Ohio Peace Officer’s Training Certification, plus fifteen (15) years experience (ten [10] years in law enforcement and five [5] years criminal supervisory and/or investigation experience); or equivalent. Possession of valid driver’s license issued by the state of residency. WORKING CONDITIONS: POSSIBLE BUT LIMITED EXPOSURE TO PHYSICALLY THREATENING SITUATIONS.


Illustrative Duties:
25% (1) Plans and directs the operation of the Investigator’s Office; carries a firearm in performance of duties; manages assigned personnel (e.g., assigns tasks; reviews work; evaluates performance; approves leave requests; interviews applicants; recommends hire/termination; administers discipline; provides training; etc.). 35% (2) Conducts intensive investigations (e.g., interviews witnesses and suspects; collects and analyzes information; collects and secures evidence; performs research and file searches; provides surveillance, uses cover identity, etc.); receives, screens and records information from informants, citizens, law enforcement personnel and others; communicates with the public and governmental or law enforcement agencies; makes criminal arrests; provides expert testimony.10% (3) Provides investigative assistance to law enforcement personnel.15% (4) Reviews requests for subpoenas for records by all agencies within Hamilton County; issues subpoenas on legitimate requests and maintains records tracking subpoenas; transports out-of-town witnesses to and from the Courtroom; assists with retrieval and storage of adjudged cases at the various Hamilton County storage facilities; analyzes and interprets data; provides office security; may assist with installation of alarm systems; assists with management of Property Room in absence of Property Room Clerk.10% (5) Maintains and operates personal computer, utilizing database oriented inquiry system to produce word processing documents and reports; develops, maintains and completes detailed records and reports (e.g., investigatory, arrest, extradition, attachments, etc.); compiles data and statistics; processes records, evidence and related information for use in case preparation; takes photographs.5% (6) Attends training sessions, workshops and/or conferences; qualifies in use of firearms in accordance with office policy.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The following are necessary to perform the duties of this classification. Items with an * may be developed after employment.


Knowledge of:
Office practices and procedures; agency policies and procedures*; management; supervision; federal, state and local laws and ordinances; crime investigation methods and procedures; law enforcement procedures and practices; court procedures; public relations; interviewing and interrogation; criminal law; techniques of collection and preservation of evidence; records retention procedures; technical writing; safety practices and procedures; computer operations and techniques; word processing; data entry.


Skill in:
Operation of communication and computer equipment; photography; typing; safe and effective use of firearms.


Ability to:
Communicate effectively orally and in writing; define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, associates, law enforcement personnel and general public; prepare and maintain accurate records and documentation; exercise sound judgment under stressful circumstances; gather, collate and classify information about data, people and/or things; handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials, general public, informants, etc.; maintain confidentiality of classified information; recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action; demonstrate physical fitness; calculate fractions, decimals and percentages.