Annual Salary: $53,101.68

Why you'll love this position:

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

What you'll do:

This position is working within the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Unit. The office domicile with be in the Eastern Region of the state which includes but is not limited to, Potosi Correctional Center, Eastern Reception and Diagnostic Correctional Center, Missouri Eastern Correctional Center, and Farmington Correctional Center.

Directs and/or conducts investigations of suspected violations and incidents; interviews, or directs the interview of staff, victims, and witnesses to obtain evidence; and ensures adherence to chain of custody standards; Locates/interviews/prepares statements from victims, witnesses, and persons suspected of violating statutes, policies and/or procedures, or program requirements administered by the assigned agency

Locates and interviews individuals and representatives of business or governmental entities to obtain evidence of suspected violations or diversion efforts; serves as liaison with staff, law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys' offices, and other governmental entities in the conduct of investigative and surveillance activities; testifies in criminal, civil, or administrative proceedings

Compiles, analyzes, evaluates, and preserves facts, statements, affidavits, and other evidence for use in legal actions; reviews background investigations; and prepares detailed reports of investigative findings; conducts confidential internal investigations of staff in situations which may involve theft, misfeasance, and malfeasance of state funds, or abuse of programs or policies

Examines and analyzes a variety of records to secure information concerning suspected violations of federal and state laws and/or regulations; prepares requests for and issues subpoenas; traces funds through banking systems and other institutions, and analyzes complex financial transactions

Trains and/or provides direct or functional supervision to lower level investigators and others involved in investigative activities; exercises independence and initiative in the performance of responsibilities; receives general administrative direction; performs other related work as assigned

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications:

One or more years of experience as an Non-Commissioned Investigator with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System; AND possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency OR

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one of a combination of the following: Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Criminology, Business Administration, Social Science, Environmental Science, or a closely related field; AND Two or more years of civil, administrative, or criminal investigative (non-clerical) experience (e.g. tax fraud, licensing, environmental, client care, public assistance, insurance, or military); or experience as a law enforcement officer with responsibility for conducting investigations

(24 earned graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience)

(Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required college education)

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

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.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov

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