Investigator - Military veterans preferred

The Maryland Judiciary offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, continuing education programs, employee assistance programs, and State Retirement and Pension plans. Telework eligibility is based on job functions and the approval of the Administrative Head.

Main Purpose:  

The Investigator is responsible for assisting Investigative Counsel with interviewing witnesses, investigating facts and circumstances, and compiling reports related to judicial discipline complaints. The Investigator may testify at hearings or proceedings before the Commission on Judicial Disabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists Investigative Counsel with interviewing witnesses.

Assists Investigative Counsel with taking necessary and appropriate actions to obtain information related to investigations, including but not limited to serving and retrieving documents and subpoenas.

Prepares reports and witness statements; maintains evidence, notes and records, filing and data entry. Attends and participates in various meetings.

Testifies at hearings or proceedings before the Commission on Judicial Disabilities.

Performs other related duties as assigned by Investigative Counsel.

Travel is required: Travel within Maryland may be required to meet with witnesses and/or obtain information from other sources.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma (or GED equivalent). 

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of investigative experience in a legal, law enforcement, private investigation, evidence collection, or other related field.

Preferred: Completion of private investigator training or academic diploma or certificate programs in private, forensic, cybercrime, and/or financial and business crime investigation is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

?         Computer technology and software; Office 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint).

?         The rules of evidence and principles of identification, preservation, and presentation of evidence.

?         Investigative and research methods as well as effective interviewing techniques. 

Skill in:

?         Superior written and verbal communication.

?         Investigation, including interviewing, researching, accessing information, collecting evidence, and submitting thorough reports.

?         Critical-thinking, decision-making, and sound, independent judgement.

?         Meticulous notetaking, recordkeeping, filing and data entry.

?         General office policies, procedures, and equipment.

?         Conflict resolution and problem solving.

?         Organization and prioritization of multiple tasks.

?         Document review and analysis.

Ability to:

?         Interact comfortably with people of diverse backgrounds, understand differing perspectives, and show empathy as needed.

?         Recognize and appreciate an individual's character, credibility, and sincerity.

?         Maintain integrity and respect strict confidentiality.

?         Review and understand financial records and data (including, but not limited to, financial disclosure statements, bank records, loan applications, credit card statements, etc.)

?         Meet deadlines and perform well under pressure.

?         Adaptively process new information, shift investigative focus on the fly, judge credibility, as well as read and process large amounts of disparate documentary evidence.

?         Testify at hearings and proceedings.

?         Travel throughout the state for investigations, interviews, and meetings.

Software and Computer Skills:

Various search engines and other online research tools; social media and other online sites; Microsoft Office; MDEC; Case Search/JPortal; Zoom/MS Teams; Time Matters.

Selection Process:

Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted.

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

For further information please contact Talent Acquisition at aocta@mdcourts.gov.

The Maryland Judiciary is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation during the application and/or interview process should send their via email to or call 410-260-1732. The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.

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