This is supervisory law enforcement work overseeing and coordinating the work of a major section composed of several units charged with the investigation of a variety of criminal activities or in the servicing of subpoenas and warrants. Responsibility for the caliber of investigations performed for attorneys is of major significance.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher level legal investigator. Assignments are analytical in nature and are carried out in accordance with accepted investigatory standards and applicable departmental regulations. Employees in this class participate with one another in directing the investigative staff of the Office of the District Attorney.

• Reviews the work of the various investigative units through subordinate supervisors; spot-checks the work to determine that the proper investigative procedures are being followed; advises subordinate supervisors on how to resolve case problems; reviews activity reports to determine that proper records are maintained; inspects completed investigative reports to determine their accuracy and completeness; reviews legal papers to insure that they are properly executed.
• Reviews the work of the legal process section to determine that subpoenas are being served properly; determines that priority requirements are being met; determines that internal security measures are being adhered to by the subordinate investigatory staff.
• Participates in the investigation of highly confidential cases such as malfeasance of office or complaints against staff investigators; selects personnel to conduct the investigation; instructs subordinates as to how the investigation should proceed; reviews periodic progress reports and advises investigators of additional areas that should be checked; briefs superiors and attorneys on the findings of the investigation; compiles information regarding the investigation that the attorneys or the court may request; testifies in court.
• Develops and implements procedures relating to the investigation and processing of legal forms such as bench warrants and subpoenas; prepares revisions to the duty manual; establishes and modifies office practices and procedures.
• Participates in interviews and recommends selection of new investigative employees; oversees and participates in the training of new employees to conduct effective investigations; schedules personnel for training to the Police Academy, FBI training school and other law enforcement agencies; resolves any disciplinary problems that arise.
• Develops security desk schedules and insures that the front desk is manned at all times; reviews and approves overtime requests; signs daily attendance reports.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• departmental rules and regulations.
• the methods and techniques of crime investigation, of interrogation, and of the identification and preservation of physical evidence.
• the laws, rules and regulations relating to the prosecution of criminal cases.
• the laws and rules of evidence and of the general principles of laws and rulings governing the prosecution of criminal offenses.
• legal forms and clerical procedures connected with the prosecution of crimes.
• trial procedures.
• the principles and practices of office administration as they relate to the department's policies, procedures and objectives.

• the use and care of firearms.

• plan, organize and coordinate the work of a major detective section composed of several units.
• obtain information through interviews, interrogation, observation, and to record details accurately.
• analyze information objectively, and to determine a proper course of action to be taken.
• appraise the quality of investigations through the analysis of reports.
• cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others.
• understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• write and speak effectively.
• establish and maintain public confidence while gathering information and to work effectively with law enforcement officials.

• One year of permanent civil service status as a Prosecution Detective Lieutenant.

• Ability to meet the physical and medical standards approved for this class.

• Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Prosecution Detective Captain.

PAY RANGE: 208
Class Established: 1/1953
Latest Spec. Revision: 9/1981

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