CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 – Underfill

ADRIAN FOSTER

Phone: (702)486-2911

Email: [email protected] Applications accepted for another 6 Days 13 Hrs 31 Mins

The Position

Criminal Investigators perform criminal investigations involving violations of federal and/or State law. The investigative process is initiated following a formal request for services or as a coordinated effort with federal, State, or local law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. Criminal Investigators utilize standard investigative and law enforcement techniques.

Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.

Under the direction of the Inspector General, this full-time investigator position is responsible for conducting specialized investigations regarding any complaints, grievances, allegations or reports on other matters that could impact the Nevada Department of Corrections. This recruitment will be used to underfill the Criminal Investigator 3. The investigator will conduct a thorough, complete and objective investigation of all assigned complaints and/or allegations of misconduct by NDOC staff and/or inmates. Responsibilities include conducting investigations and examinations of alleged violations of law, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; identify, contact and interview potential suspect(s), witnesses and complainants; collect data and conduct field studies; perform undercover or surveillance work regarding suspected violators; evaluate, summarize, and document investigative findings; prepare records, correspondence and reports; interact and exchange information with various state and federal law enforcement organizations; write reports to be adjudicated by the appointing authority; and to assist in preparing cases for presentation at hearings or in court.

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-13_0/

To Qualify

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Qualifications

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, police science, or closely related field; OR high school graduation or equivalent (GED) and two years of criminal investigative and law enforcement experience involving standard investigative and enforcement techniques utilized to enforce State and federal laws, preparation of detailed investigative reports, and implementation of agency program goals and objectives. Work experience may be obtained in a law enforcement, investigative or comparable setting; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Notes Applicant must meet current Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code. A quarterly qualifying score of 70 or better with a firearm will be required. Incumbents must obtain and maintain POST Category I certification as a condition of continuing employment, except positions assigned to the Secretary of State’s Office and the Department of Corrections that must obtain and maintain a minimum of POST Category II certification as a condition of continuing employment. Special Requirements A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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Northern Nevada

515 East Musser Street,

First Floor

Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204