STG Investigator

Responsibilities

• Assists in the coordination efforts in investigations and intelligence gathering operations pertaining particularly to gangs and security threat groups.
• Provides input into the facility response to the security threat of group activities.
• Identifies and tracks suspected and actual gang or security threat group activities at the facility.
• Records and furnishes information as required by the contracting agency regarding special threat group activities.
• Makes and implements decisions without assistance.
• Responds to major institution unusual occurrences as trained.
• Prepares various records and reports as required.
• May assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for custody, security, and/or treatment of detainees as they pertain to investigations, gang activities and telephone call monitoring.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Three (3) years’ experience working in the security function in a correctional setting required.
• Work experience in gang activities and investigations in a correctional facility is preferred.
• Certification as a correctional officer may be required based on the state or federal requirements.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or related field preferred.
• Must possess a working knowledge of correctional program objectives, applicable court orders and laws and have a general understanding of the requirements for managing a secure correctional facility.
• Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff and committed to the objectives of the facility.