Senior Non-Commissioned Investigator - Central Office (CIIU)

This position will work within the Critical Incidents Investigations Unit (CIIU). The investigative priority of this position will be investigating unexpected deaths that occur within MDOC facilities. The office domicile preferred location is Jefferson City Correctional Center, Jefferson City, MO. An emphasis in offender death policy and procedures is preferred, as well as experience within the Missouri Department of Corrections. The primary responsibility of this position is conducting death investigations for the Office of Professional Standards, Special Investigations. This is a professional position tasked with conducting criminal investigations related to unexpected deaths of offenders in MDOC facilities. The primary goal will be to identify the circumstances of these unexpected deaths and to pursue criminal investigations into any illegal activity related to these deaths. This position may also conduct criminal/administrative investigations related to staff members introducing illegal contraband into MDOC facilities. Directs and/or conducts investigations of suspected violations and incidents; interviews, or directs the interview of staff, victims, and witnesses to obtain evidence; and ensures adherence to chain of custody standards; Locates/interviews/prepares statements from victims, witnesses, and persons suspected of violating statutes, policies and/or procedures, or program requirements administered by the assigned agency. Locates and interviews individuals and representatives of business or governmental entities to obtain evidence of suspected violations or diversion efforts; serves as liaison with staff, law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys' offices, and other governmental entities in the conduct of investigative and surveillance activities; testifies in criminal, civil, or administrative proceedings. Compiles, analyzes, evaluates, and preserves facts, statements, affidavits, and other evidence for use in legal actions; reviews background investigations; and prepares detailed reports of investigative findings; conducts confidential internal investigations of staff in situations which may involve theft, misfeasance, and malfeasance of state funds, or abuse of programs or policies. Examines and analyzes a variety of records to secure information concerning suspected violations of federal and state laws and/or regulations; prepares requests for and issues subpoenas; traces funds through banking systems and other institutions, and analyzes complex financial transactions. This position requires knowledge of current investigative techniques and procedures to include interviewing, evidence collection and documentation of case information. Investigators will have to be able to conduct criminal and administrative investigations with staff. Investigators will have to receive, forward, exploit and process intelligence information. Trains and/or provides direct or functional supervision to lower level investigators and others involved in investigative activities; exercises independence and initiative in the performance of responsibilities; receives general administrative direction; performs other related work as assigned. Duties are but not limited to crime scene processing, collecting evidence from multiple sources, preparing an investigative plan and executing that plan. Being able to conduct a thorough interview in a professional manner to obtain the truth of the circumstances that have occurred. Be able to be on call and respond to crime scenes in a timely manner. Be able to work as team and take investigative direction as part of a major incident response team. The investigator must be able to manage a case load and multitask between cases to address important aspects of all cases.

Minimum Qualifications:

One or more years of experience as a Non-Commissioned Investigator with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System; AND possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency OR Six or more years of experience in civil, administrative, or criminal investigations (non-clerical), such as tax fraud, licensing, environmental, client care, public assistance, insurance, or military; or experience as a law enforcement officer with responsibility of conducting investigations. (Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university, that includes earned credit hours in criminal justice, law enforcement, criminology, business administration, social science, environmental science, or related field, may substitute for up to four years of the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year - a minimum of two years of experience is required)

Pay:

$55,349.28 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Loan forgiveness Paid parental leave Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person