Senior Commissioned Investigator Region A

Job Posting Number: 10009 - Senior Commissioned Investigator

Salary: $42,200.00

Job Location: Region H

Why you’ll love this position:

In this position, you have the opportunity to work with both law enforcement and the fire service. Being dedicated to one job, solving the crime of arson is very rewarding, especially since it is one of the hardest crimes to prove!

What you’ll do:

This is advanced technical work in the investigation of fire losses. An employee in this class works with federal, state and local officials. Applicant will be required to reside in Region H area.

Some Investigator duties relate to criminal activity; therefore, employees may be exposed to written material, photographs, and/or verbal language of a graphic and/or sexual nature. The work requirements of this position are not intended to create a hostile work environment; however, it is work of an extremely sensitive nature.

As an Investigator, you will make determination of origin and cause of fires, explosions, and related crimes. May make criminal arrests in the course of a fire investigation. Evaluate and present evidence during prosecution. Testimony may be required in criminal and civil court cases.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for this position must meet the following statutory (320.210) and certification requirements.

• Graduate of an accredited four-year high school, or in lieu thereof, shall have obtained a certificate of equivalency from the State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

• Peace Officer Standard Training (P.O.S.T) Certified.

• Certified as a Fire Investigator by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety, or successful completion of the Fire Investigator certification course within six (6) months from date of employment.

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in some phase of fire prevention, fire investigation, or criminal investigation. May include service in a public or private agency. An equivalent educational degree may satisfy all or part of the requirement. Qualifying experience and education to be determined by the Division Director.

• Successful completion of a specialized training school on arson detection and investigation by a recognized institution or agency.

Additional Qualifications and Requirements

• Shall not have been convicted of a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude.

• Shall be a citizen of the United States and shall have been a taxpaying resident of this state for at least three (3) years immediately preceding appointment.

• An Investigator shall not hold any other commission or office, elective or appointive, or accept any other employment while an Investigator unless approved by the State Fire Marshal.

• An Investigator shall not accept any compensation, reward, or gift other than regular salary and expenses for the performance of official duties.

• Shall possess ordinary physical strength and be able to pass such physical and mental examinations as the State Fire Marshal may prescribe.

• Possess a valid Missouri driver’s license.

Preference may be given to individuals who have completed additional hours of law enforcement training approved by the Department of Public Safety.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Personnel Analyst, Donna Moore at donna.moore@dfs.dps.mo.gov or 573-751-1746.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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