Investigations Unit Manager 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 position supervises the Critical Incidents Unit

This is a highly responsible, administrative position that oversees agency efforts to complete special investigations into prison drug contraband, offender unexpected deaths, and security threat group activities.

Supervises approximately 5 employees and reports to the Office of Professional Standards Director.

Direct and assist in the overall effort to develop strategies for the implementation of investigation activities, ongoing department strategies of contraband deterrence, offender unexpected death investigations, and security threat group activities.

Tracking of investigative data identifying trends and patterns, and using the data to improve contraband deterrence and efforts to prevent offender deaths to include policies, practices, and training.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the department officials, law enforcement officials, other state agencies and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications:

Eight or more years of professional level experience (non-clerical) in civil, administrative, or criminal investigations (e.g., tax fraud, licensing, environmental, client care, public assistance, insurance, or military), or experience as a law enforcement officer with responsibility in conducting investigations.

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university that includes credit hours in criminal justice, law enforcement, criminology, business administration, social sciences, environmental sciences, or closely 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 four years of experience is required)

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

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.

Knowledge of techniques and procedures, to include interviewing, evidence collection and preservation, and documentation of case information.

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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