Job Description

Position Summary

If you would like to join our team of skilled prosecutors, all working toward the same goal of making Marion County a safer place to reside and ensuring justice is served for all, please submit a resume and cover letter to Michael McGuire, Deputy Prosecutor/Child Support Division Supervisor, to mcpolegal@indy.gov

The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, led by Prosecutor Ryan Mears, is setting new expectations in the criminal justice system and is committed to a fair and equitable system. The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office Child Support Division works to encourage non-custodial parents to take financial responsibility for the benefit of their children. A wide range of services are available for families, including paternity establishment, locating non-custodial parents, and modification and enforcement of child support orders. The Prosecutor’s Office does not represent either party in a child support case or favor one side over the other. Our goal is to seek a just and fair outcome. The IV-D Investigator will aid the office in gathering information regarding non-custodial parents and locating non-custodial parents which will promote a just a fair outcome of child support cases. The Prosecutor’s Office seeks employees who are dedicated to public service, public safety, and fairness and justice for all who come into contact with the child support system.

Position Responsibilities

• Aiding IV-D office in locating or establishing contact with non-custodial parents through various resources such as contact history, relatives & associates, social media, etc. This may include personally serving non-custodial parents with pleadings and completing return of service affidavits.
• Aiding IV-D office in gathering information regarding non-custodial parents’ employment history, income history, etc. for use in civil and criminal cases regarding the establishment and enforcement of child support obligations.
• Assisting deputy prosecutors to compose probable cause affidavits for the State of Indiana to pursue new felony Nonsupport of a Dependent cases when applicable.
• Maintaining continual mandated training in compliance with State of Indiana as a law enforcement officer if applicable.
• Developing and maintaining collegial and effective relationships with all staff, courts, private attorneys, public defenders, and other agencies.
• Completing work assignments and communicating with participants and deputy prosecutors and staff in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.
• Ensuring that all work is completed in strict compliance with all applicable federal and state regulatory rules, laws, and guidelines, including IRS Publication 1075.
• Completing other related duties as assigned.
• Complying with the Marion County Prosecutor’s personnel policies, particularly regarding confidentiality, sexual harassment, and usage of information technology resources.
• Participating in various community events or meetings to meet and educate the public on the role of the Child Support Division of the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office and address individual questions or concerns when possible.
• Attending trainings as directed.
• The training for this position may be in-person, remote or a combination of both.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Employee should have 10+ years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer or commensurate experience in private sector investigations.
• Employee shall maintain continuing education requirements as dictated for investigators in Indiana and shall maintain current qualifications to carry a weapon.
  
  

Required Skills And Abilities

• Display excellent organizational skills; possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; exhibit an enthusiasm for learning; and possess the ability to adapt to frequently changing agendas and goals.
• Demonstrate a commitment to public service.
• Possess the capacity for a strong work ethic.
• Able to manage a highly demanding workload.
• Possess sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment.
• Have a working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  
  

Independent Judgment

It is the policy of the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. We seek to recruit talented employees representing diverse backgrounds and perspectives to serve as advocates for our community, and we invite all qualified applicants to apply. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or veteran status.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Remote work,

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