Investigations Manager DAI Central Office

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 is a highly responsible, administrative position that oversees agency efforts to complete employee conduct investigations in the Missouri Department of Corrections statewide. This position supervises approximately 16 employees and reports to the DAI Assistant Director of Investigations.

An individual in this position must direct and assist in the overall effort to develop strategies for the development and implementation of investigation activities, investigator training and development, serve as an investigations subject matter expert, and monitor quality, professionalism, and tracking of active DAI investigations. They must be well versed in the intelligence management including collection, analysis, and exploitation. This position must have comprehensive knowledge of principles of supervision and management. The position requires knowledge techniques and procedures to include interviewing, evidence collection and preservation and documentation of case information.

The position requires tracking of investigative data identifying trends and patterns, and using the data to deter and prosecute offender criminal activity and efforts to improve safety and security of Missouri Department of Corrections facilities to include policies, practices, and training. Statewide travel may be required. The preferred office domicile for this position is Jefferson City, but not limited to.

Applicant must have the availability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the department officials, law enforcement officials, other state agencies, prosecuting attorneys and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four or more years of experience supervising civil, administrative, or criminal investigative (non-clerical) staff (e.g., tax fraud, licensing, environmental, client care, public assistance, insurance, or military); or experience supervising law enforcement officers who conduct investigations.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

A Bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required, from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Criminology, Business Administration, social sciences, environmental sciences, or a closely related field;

(24 earned graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.)

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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