# Investigator 1/2/3 (02-1788) — Administration · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) · [State & local government jobs](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/government) # Investigator 1/2/3 (02-1788) Administration - **Location** — Juneau, AK - **Salary** — $28.83 - $38.16 Hourly (Range 14/16/18) - **Type** — Full Time - **Open to** — Alaska Residents Only - **Bargaining unit** — General Government - **Timing** — Year-round - **Posted** — 2026-09-24 - **Closes** — 2026-10-05 - **Source** — Workplace Alaska (State of Alaska) (synced) Job Description This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. What You Will Be Doing The investigator’s primary role is to obtain and evaluate information and evidence, enabling the team to provide effective representation in court. It is a hands-on role, and includes interviewing clients and witnesses both in person and telephonically, visiting and analyzing crime scenes, reviewing police reports, records and interviews, researching case leads, subpoenaing witnesses and records, obtaining copies of digital evidence, coordinating witness and expert travel, researching experts and making arrangements for their services, preparing demonstrative aides to be used at trial, and testifying in court. The position inlcudes the opporutnity for formal introductory and advanced training in investigative techniques. Our Organization, Mission, and Culture The Office of Public Advocacy (OPA) provides legal advocacy and guardianship services to vulnerable Alaskans. OPA provides a variety of services to citizens throughout the state, with Offices in Anchorage, Juneau, Fairbanks, Kenai, Palmer and Bethel. The Juneau Criminal Representation section advocates primarily on behalf of adults and children accused of crimes, parents in child-in-need-of-aid cases, and persons facing the appointment of a legal guardian. The Benefits of Joining Our Team The JCR office presents the opportunity to work as part of a small but strong team providing advocacy on behalf of vulnerable Alaskans. The investigator is a key component of this team. While the work of this team is primarily defense work, those with law enforcement or Department of Corrections are encouraged to apply. The Working Environment You Can Expect This position is in OPA’s Juneau Criminal Representation section (JCR) located in the State Office Building in downtown Juneau. Work is primarily done from this location, however the position will necessarily include travel throughout southeast and at times across the State. This is not a teleworking position, so you must live in Juneau or the surrounding area to be able to commute to the office. Who We Are Looking For We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: Conscientiousness: Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior. Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with uncertainty. Minimum Qualifications Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Competency Description The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation. Investigator 1 Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary. Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy. Law: Knowledge of State and federal laws, including legal and court procedures, regulations, guidelines, precedents, admissibility of evidence, case preparation, and/or settlements for applicable areas of law practiced or supported Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Equivalent to those typically gained by: Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or experience in performing duties such as assisting in investigative work or legal research; preparing legal documents; conducting searches to locate individuals and/or assets; providing accurate interpretative information on laws and regulations; conducting administrative reviews of cases under appeal and issuing decisions; conducting interviews; locating and gathering information and data, evidence, and/or testimony to be used in civil or criminal proceedings, administrative actions, or governmentally regulated activities; conducting adjudications of claims; and/or drafting documents in support of attorneys or agencies engaged in administrative adjudication. Investigator 2 A completed Investigator Flex 1 Training Plan OR Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary. Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy. Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Investigation: Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with investigation, including interviewing, evidence detection, locating, gathering, and handling, and drawing appropriate factual inferences and conclusions. Provide oral or written reports of findings. Presenting evidence and providing testimony. Law: Knowledge of State and federal laws, including legal and court procedures, regulations, guidelines, precedents, admissibility of evidence, case preparation, and/or settlements for applicable areas of law practiced or supported. Equivalent to those typically gained by: Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or experience in performing duties such as assisting in investigative work or legal research; preparing legal documents; conducting searches to locate individuals and/or assets; providing accurate interpretative information on laws and regulations; conducting administrative reviews of cases under appeal and issuing decisions; conducting interviews; locating and gathering information and data, evidence, and [Apply at the source ↗](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/5494479/investigator-1-2-3-02-1788) ## Express confidential interest Alaska politics is a small world. 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