Senior Non-Commissioned Investigator Central Office Employee Conduct Unit

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

We offer great benefits!

Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program.

This position is working within the Employee Conduct Unit (ECU). the office domicile will be in the Central Region of the state, which includes but is not limited to: Jefferson City Correctional Center, Tipton Correctional Center, Boonville Correctional Center.

Statewide travel is required.

This is a professional position tasked with conducting administrative and criminal investigations related to the staff member misconduct in the Missouri Department of Corrections.

This position requires knowledge of current investigative techniques and procedures to include interviewing, evidence collection and documentation of case information.

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.

This person must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department officials, law enforcement officials, prosecutors, other state agencies, and the general public.

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)

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Some positions are eligible for a shift differential of $173.34 semi-monthly, which is provided to employees with shifts that begin on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am, and who work at a 24/7 worksite (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center), or whose work requires regular visits to these locations. If selected for interview, eligibility may be discussed at that time with the hiring manager.

The Department of Corrections is the only State agency that currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of service up to 20 years.

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

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