Senior Non-Commissioned Investigator Central Office Special Investigations

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.

These positions will work within the Critical Incidents Investigations Unit. The office domiciles will be statewide, with preferred locations but is not limited to: Crossroads Correctional Center, Eastern Reception and Diagnostic Correctional Center, Jefferson City Correctional Center, Potosi Correctional Center, and South Central Correctional Center.

Domicile location may be discussed at time of interview.

Statewide travel is required.

The primary responsibility of this position is conducting death investigations Statewide 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 an 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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