Investigator

The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System (OIDS) is the statewide public defender agency which provides legal representation to indigent clients throughout the State of Oklahoma, with the exception of Oklahoma and Tulsa counties.

OIDS is currently seeking a full-time Investigator in our Non-Capital Trial Division, Sapulpa office.

Basic Purpose

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated; detail oriented; well-organized; communicate well with others; willing to travel throughout Oklahoma and elsewhere; be willing to work long hours; be proficient with computers; have excellent people-skills; be able to maintain confidential information; and have a commitment to excellent representation of indigent clients. Persons with experience in criminal investigation, social work, teaching/special education, journalism, psychology and counseling, or probation and parole are encouraged to apply.

Level Descriptor

Position may be filled at Levels I - VI, depending on candidate experience.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.

Benefit Highlights

The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Benefits Include:

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
Method of Application

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to provide a letter of interest and resume with their online application.

All Sources: Applicants without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency, OR currently in trial period status, must apply through the Workday online External Listings applicant system (State of Oklahoma Careers – https://okgov.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/okgovjobs ).
Current State of Oklahoma Employees: Must apply for open positions through their Workday account: https://www.myworkday.com/wday/authgwy/okgov/login.htmld. After logging into Workday, go to Menu > Careers > Find Jobs – Internal State of Oklahoma.