Investigator

State of Oklahoma

Investigator supporting criminal cases in Oklahoma Indigent Defense System. Perform investigative work for the Capital Defenders Division within the public defender agency.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeSapulpa • Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

investigates client defenses and backgrounds of the client and the client’s family
locates and travels to interview defendants and witnesses
gathers evidence, recovers the criminal records of clients and witnesses
serves subpoenas
consults with attorneys related to evidence, interviews, expert testimonies, law enforcement reports, social histories, and evidentiary sources
critically reviews Forensic Evidence Reports for anomalies
researches and prepares documents concerning the client’s defense
creates or updates the family and social history report
establishes and maintains a professional relationship with clients, families and witnesses
schedules and organizes clients, materials and witnesses for court appearances
locates and interviews jurors after trial or other legal proceedings
details evidence and references in files; develops and produces written reports of investigations
attends and testifies in court proceedings
assists the assigned case attorney at hearings or arguments
participates in staff meetings and continuing education as requested
performs administrative duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

knowledge of interviewing techniques
investigative techniques
location of background and evidence sources
English, grammar, and sentence structure for document preparation
computer and software usage
skill in critical thinking to seek truth and understanding
organizing and presenting facts and opinions clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
using good judgment in situation analysis, confidentiality, and decision-making
establishing trust and rapport with clients, family members, witnesses, and others working on the cases
maintaining chain of control over evidence collected
high school diploma or equivalent
special requirements requires current Oklahoma driver’s license, and ability to fulfill frequent and lengthy trips for work travel
preference may be given to incumbents with criminal litigation investigative experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
Wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
Life/Supplemental Life/Dependent Life/Disability insurance plans
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
Employee assistance program and health/fitness programs
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees (amounts increase with years of service)
11 paid holidays
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
Longevity Bonus for years of service

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Hard Skills & Tools

interviewing techniquesinvestigative techniquesevidence gatheringdocument preparationcritical thinkingreport writingevidence analysiscase managementadministrative dutiescriminal litigation investigative experience

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsjudgmenttrust buildingrapport establishmentconfidentialitydecision-makingattention to detailproblem-solvingteam collaboration

Certifications

high school diplomaOklahoma driver's license