THE POSITION: Under direction, assists in obtaining, preserving and recording any evidence for the defense of individuals who are represented by the Public Defender's Office and are charged with felonies and/or misdemeanors.
• $23.88 to $24.87 per hour depending on experience
• Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), a pension plan with five year vesting, 11.94% employer contribution, and a lifetime payout upon retirement.
• Excellent and comprehensive benefits package. For example, employee-only medical/dental/vision premium of only $55.33 per month (nicotine-free rate). View our entire benefits package.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• 40 hours of paid vacation after 6 months of full-time employment
• Beautiful area to live and work
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DO YOU QUALIFY?
• Do you have a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or a minimum of 36 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience?
• Do you possess or have the ability to possess a driver’s license and be insurable?
• Are you able to work on call and be available evenings, weekends and nights?
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A POSITION THAT KEEPS YOU ON YOUR TOES?
• Do you want to serve as a resource for the Public Defender’s Office? The Office serves to provide effective representation to indigent persons in serious criminal, mental health, juvenile and abuse/neglect cases within Kootenai County
• Do you have a working to thorough knowledge of modern techniques and practices of criminal investigation including:
o Substantive and procedural Idaho criminal laws
o Court procedures
o Techniques of interviewing and interrogation
o Scientific and investigative equipment and analysis
o Idaho Penal Code
o Functions and extent of authority of the Public Defender’s Office
TO APPLY: Apply online at https://www.kcgov.us/356/Employment-Opportunities MUST ATTACH COVER LETTER and RESUME TO ONLINE APPLICATION. Must successfully pass the County’s pre-employment and subsequent drug testing and a background check.
EOE/Vets Preference/Drug Free Workplace