Job Description
Position: Class "C" Detective
Department
District Attorney
Location
Erie County Courthouse
Status
Full Time
Starting Pay Rate
$23.86 Hourly
Hours Per Week
40.0
Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
Posting Date
08/07/2026
Closing Date
08/21/2026
Pay Grade
00000
Bargaining Unit
ECDA (DETECTIVES ASSOC/DA)
Posting Number
5828
Definition of Class
- Under direct supervision of the Chief County Detective, but, is ultimately responsible to the District Attorney for
- investigation and assistance in prosecution of all criminal cases in Erie County. Responsible for completion of
- all criminal investigations as assigned by the Chief County Detective.
- ADVANCEMENT: Automatic promotion to Class "B" Detective after 12 months.
Nature of Work
- Full-time 40 hours/week
- County Detectives are sworn law enforcement officers with countywide jurisdiction.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conducts criminal investigations of violations of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code and Vehicle Code occurring in
- the County of Erie. Coordinates and calls victims/witnesses for criminal trials. Assists other police agencies at
- direction of the District Attorney and or the Chief County Detective. Handles extraditions and prisoner
- transports. Schedules preliminary hearings. Assists in covert and overt criminal investigations. Assists the
- District Attorney personnel in the completion and accuracy of investigations as they pertain to court
- prosecutions. Assists in the coordination and running of the trial list. Investigates and handles private
- complaints. Participates in the DUI Roadblock Program and the Drug Enforcement Program as directed.
- Performs related duties and assignments as directed.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Must have a thorough knowledge of law enforcement functions. Working knowledge of criminal and motor
- vehicles codes and Rules of Criminal Procedure. Ability to articulate well. Good judgment, maturity, integrity
- and reliability. Ability to retain confidentiality to the highest degree. Should be physically able to function in law
- enforcement. Computer literate.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in law enforcement, Criminal Justice, Political Science or related field/or combination of education and prior law enforcement experience.
- Must be Act 120 Certified
- Must be Proficient in the Use of Firearms
- Must have a Valid Driver's License
- Basic Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Must pass a thorough background check including child abuse clearances.
Conditions Of Employment
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