Investigator 3

Duties

• Create, compile, and write documentation/case files relevant to intelligence on activity conducted by Incarcerated Individuals, visitors, and associates (Both physically maintained in IIU Office and electronic maintained in Kaseware in a timely manner.)
• Write thorough investigative reports in a timely manner, establishing proof of fact and evidence sufficient to be used in Superior Court or for DOC Administrative Hearings.
• Gather, document, and retain evidence according to applicable laws, Department policies, and established procedures in support of investigative activity which typically result in prosecutorial pursuit in Federal or Superior Courts or Administrative Discipline.
• Conduct interviews of suspects, victims, and witnesses, prepares and/or reviews statements of fact and / or confessions in accordance with applicable laws, DOC policies and procedures for use in Superior Court or in Administrative Hearings.
• Investigate complaints of employee misconduct as directed by the Chief Investigator and Superintendent.
• Review and present appropriate cases to private attorneys, Assistant Attorney General, Prosecuting Attorney, and Federal/State/Local Law enforcement.
• Testify in court or other proceedings as necessary.
• May participate, supervise, lead, direct or support tactical, covert and/or investigative operations involving prison (s), community corrections or law enforcement/criminal justice agencies at the direction and approval of the Chief Investigator and Superintendent per established guidelines.
• Maintain and use specialized covert electronic, audio and visual equipment per Federal and State laws, and Department policies, and with approval from the Chief Investigator and Superintendent.
• Participates in the collection, documentation and dissemination of intelligence information on Security Threat Groups, at the direction of the Chief Investigator and/or Statewide STG Program Manager.
• Researches records and case files; gathering and preserving documentary evidence.
• Submit reports and provide communication as directed by the Statewide IIU Program requirements.
• Trained and certified in drug / narcotic testing (MMC, NARTECH, NIK, Target ID, Mobile detect, ETC.).
• Obtain, log, and test substances that have been submitted or collected as evidence.
• Gather, log, maintain / preserves evidence properly per policy as directed and under direct supervision by the Chief Investigator or higher-level Investigator.
• Aid law enforcement, Prosecutor’s and Attorney General Office in the gathering of evidence or information required for civil or criminal cases.
• Attends meetings/briefings and Trainings.
• Writes detailed and concise reports (i.e. Infraction Reports, Incident Reports, IMRS’s, Segregation Management reports.).
• Conduct and complete Administrative Segregation investigations or request extensions within policy time frames and document appropriately.
• Liaison with local LE, courts, attorneys, etc...
• Provides and/or Assists in training regarding security and investigative issues.
• Comply with all training requirements per policy.
• Reviews archived calls and performs live monitoring of Incarcerated Individual conversations to gather intelligence on known or suspected criminal activity of Incarcerated Individuals, visitors and/or associates using Securus System (Monitor, analyze, and investigate any suspicious phone calls).
• Accurately record these conversations for use as evidence in administrative and/or criminal court proceedings while complying with applicable Federal/State laws and Department policy.
• Maintain confidentiality and only disclose that information allowed in policy.
• Review and monitor the facility surveillance systems as well as stand alone, covert surveillance systems for issues concerning the safety and security of facility operations.
• Screen incoming Incarcerated Individual chain for STG members, their status, and placement.
• Accurately and promptly enter data into the Security Threat Group Tracking System on groups including but not limited to, militia organizations, violent anarchist, hate groups, street groups, security threat groups and any other individual or groups that pose a threat to public safety and overall security of the Department.
• Appropriately distribute Security Threat Group (STG) related information to those areas, departments and offices requiring information for operation, planning, and administrative purposes.
• Provide training to staff regarding STG and security issues.
• Provide training if requested related to narcotics and ways that narcotics are introduced into prisons.
• Provide the Chief Investigator, Superintendent, and senior administrative staff with accurate, comprehensive timely Intelligence information.
• Demonstrate professionalism and credibility with Incarcerated Individual population.
• Assure confidentiality with the cultivation/collection of intelligence information according to laws and Department policies.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years' experience as an Investigator 2 within DOC Intelligence and Investigations Unit (IIU).
• OR Three (3) years of experience in conducting investigations which include: witness interviews, gathering, preserving, and analyzing facts, information, and evidence, and developing written reports.