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Spec Investigator/State Det I-IV - Fraud & Consumer Protection/White Collar Crime

State of Delaware See More Job Openings by This Employer

Full Time

Dover, DE

August 15, 2025 Investigator Consumer Law Criminal Law

Job Description

Introduction

Delaware's Attorney General, the State's chief law enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, fight fraud, and protect consumers in the First State.

In meeting this mission, Attorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in the Criminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil Rights and Public Trust Divisions. Each of the more than 500 staff who work in the Office of the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity and passion.

Deputy Attorneys General, with critical support from criminal special investigators, victim service specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce consumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure the public's access to open government, protect the abused, and much more.

Summary Statement

The White-Collar Crime Unit (“WCCU”) in the Fraud & Consumer Protection Division seeks a Special Investigator. The WCCU is based in New Castle County and prosecutes crimes that involve financial misconduct and such other criminal matters assigned by the Division Director. The WCCU also pursues civil actions under the Delaware False Claims and Reporting Act for fraud committed against the government.

This Special Investigator will provide general support to deputy attorneys general and forensic accountants in the WCCU. While based in New Castle County, the WCCU prosecutes criminal matters statewide and travel throughout the state, including muti-day court proceedings in counties other than where the Special Investigator is based, may be necessary.

This Special Investigator would also be expected to assist in case-specific duties, primarily related to the unit’s criminal caseload. For such assignments, the successful applicant would be expected to develop a thorough understanding of the relevant facts and to attend case meetings with law enforcement and interviews with witnesses. The Special Investigator may be responsible for reviewing, analyzing and drafting legal documents. The Special Investigator can be expected to maintain files, prepare litigation documents and investigate case-related issues and facts and will coordinate research, investigative reports and case preparation for the deputy attorneys general. In matters involving a considerable number of victims or witnesses, the Special Investigator may serve as a coordinating contact for such persons. The Special Investigator will also perform other duties as assigned. This Special Investigator will need to be able to work accurately and independently within strict time constraints with a minimum of direct guidance and supervision.

Additional responsibilities include supporting the unit’s review, preparation and service of Attorney General’s subpoenas. These duties focus on drafting subpoenas for the requested materials, coordinating with the authorizing deputy attorney general and engaging with law enforcement officers and representatives at the financial institutions or corporate entities to where the respective subpoenas are directed. The position also involves tracking subpoenas for which a response remains outstanding and identifying noncompliant cases for potential enforcement actions. With the WCCU having served more than 500 such subpoenas in calendar year 2024, these duties favor a candidate with superior organizational skills.

Because the WCCU works closely with, and relies upon, our investigative partners throughout the State, the successful candidate must have or be able to develop a good working relationship with other deputy attorneys general, investigative partners, support staff and court personnel.

This is a challenging position that provides an opportunity to investigate and litigate a wide range of matters including many large and complex frauds. Preferred candidates would have an understanding of the investigation and litigation of complex criminal matters. Preferred skills include substantial experience handling document-intensive cases involving financial misconduct; familiarity with finance, tax, or accounting is helpful, but not a prerequisite. We seek an individual with a strong commitment to working in the public interest.

***Initial Application Review Date: August 25, 2025***

Preferred Qualification

Applicants who do not possess the below preferred qualifications will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

1. Experience with financial fraud, white collar crime, or other business-related investigations.

Job Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Minimum five years law enforcement experience.
Ability to investigate complex and difficult cases both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to prepare comprehensive investigative reports for review by a Deputy Attorney General for civil and criminal complaints.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Current or recent Police Officers Standards Training (“POST”) certification.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), DELJIS, NCIC, and LEISS.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Ability to qualify to carry a DOJ-issued firearm.
Willingness to travel and attend various training opportunities as needed.

Additional Posting Information

Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume, as you complete the application process for this posting.
This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.
This posting may close before 10/10/2025 upon filling the vacant position.
This position is located in the Brandywine Building at 1000 N. West St., Wilmington, DE 19801

Conditions of Hire

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Benefits

Department of Justice Benefits Include:

May be eligible Loan forgiveness (State and Federal).
State of Delaware healthcare plan.
State of Delaware pension plan.
Over 4 weeks of vacation per year.
3 weeks of paid sick leave per year.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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