Police Investigator (Fugitive Specialist)

About the role

Fugitive Specialists are required to be on-call on a rotating schedule. Travel is required 100% of the time. Office locations may include out-state satellite locations within Minnesota.

The position performs highly responsible fugitive apprehension work for the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) and investigates the whereabouts of and attempts to apprehend DOC parole release violators on fugitive status. Additional duties include assisting other law enforcement agencies with investigations and general law enforcement duties, investigating violations of Minnesota state and federal criminal statutes, preparing for the prosecution of perpetrators, maintaining Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board License, and participating in meetings and discussions involving sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Utilize all means within the scope of constitutional law, federal law, and state law to investigate, locate and apprehend DOC parole release violators on fugitive status.
• Aid other law enforcement agencies with investigations and general law enforcement duties.
• Investigate violations of Minnesota state and federal criminal statutes such as assault, criminal sexual conduct, escape and drug trafficking by criminal justice-involved individuals, DOC staff, and authorized/unauthorized visitors, which occur on DOC property.
• Prepare for the prosecution of the perpetrator(s) when investigating incidents of supervision release violations witnessed by Fugitive Specialists.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years of full-time peace officer (city, county, state, tribal, federal or military) experience conducting law enforcement functions in the following areas: State Statutes related to peace officers and law enforcement operations, Policies related to peace officer conduct, safety, training, and tactics, Knowledge of evidentiary procedures and court testimony, Knowledge of standard radio operations, Ability to deal with community members in a respectful and professional aspect, Ability to deal with clientele in a respectful and professional aspect.

Qualifications

• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Possess or be eligible to obtain a valid driver's license.
• Not have any felony or theft convictions in Minnesota and no convictions in other state or federal jurisdictions that would have been a felony or theft if committed in Minnesota.
• Meet at least one of the following criteria at the time of application: Possess an active Minnesota Peace Officer License issued by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), OR Be eligible* for a Minnesota Peace Officer License issued by POST.
• To be considered license-eligible, you must have received a letter from POST indicating you have passed the Minnesota POST testing requirements or reciprocity testing requirements.
• Have a minimum of three years of full-time peace officer (city, county, state, tribal, federal or military) experience conducting law enforcement functions in the following areas: State Statutes related to peace officers and law enforcement operations, Policies related to peace officer conduct, safety, training, and tactics, Knowledge of evidentiary procedures and court testimony, Knowledge of standard radio operations, Ability to deal with community members in a respectful and professional aspect, Ability to deal with clientele in a respectful and professional aspect.

Skills

• Skills in gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, swearing complaints and testifying in court.
• Skills in using computer database and software programs such as the Augmented Criminal Investigation Support System (ACISS), Correctional Operations Management System (COMS), National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Security Threat Group (STG) and gang/records management databases sufficient to maintain a comprehensive file on all intelligence information gathered, document the investigation, and retrieval and storage of information obtained in the database programs.
• Qualifying experience in conducting law enforcement investigations may include experience gained either prior to or following POST-licensure and must include substantial experience, skills and knowledge.

Physical Requirements

The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required prior to hire for this position. These components consist of a physical examination, psychological examination, functional assessment, and/or drug test.

Additional Requirements

• The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy.
• Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy.
• New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well. Your benefits may include: Paid vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays each year, Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, Fertility care, including IVF, Diabetes care, Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children, 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children, Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years), Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death, Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance, Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues, Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care, Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.