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Working Title: Investigator (Investigator-Corrections Intel)

Job Class: Investigator - Corrections Intelligence

Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID : 80501

• Location : St. Cloud and Rush City

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/25/2024

• Closing Date : 10/01/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corrections Facilities-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Minn Corr Facl - St. Cloud / SCL Investigations Stf-Intell

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes-5%

• Salary Range: $29.78 - $43.82 / hourly; $62,180 - $91,496 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position exists to monitor, evaluate and report on Incarcerated Persons activities and behaviors; to identify and track members of Security Threat Groups throughout the Department of Corrections; to assist or under the direction of the supervisor, conduct complex and sensitive investigations into criminal acts and/or violations of Minnesota statutes, Federal law and/or institution rules committed by incarcerated persons, staff and the public upon institution property.

This position has direct contact with incarcerated individuals.

NOTE: This work schedule for this position will include four days at the Correctional Facility in St. Cloud and one day at Rush City.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of investigative experience (e.g. Investigator) in a correctional, military or law enforcement setting with responsibility for conducting or assisting in conducting criminal, administrative, due process and/or gang/security threat group investigations, including planning; processing crime scenes; gathering evidence (physical or data); interviewing witnesses, victims and suspects; interpreting email and phone conversations; and completing/writing intelligence/investigative reports, or related work.

• A Master’s degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Law Enforcement, Psychology, Sociology, Social Worker, or related field may substitute for 18 months of experience. A Bachelor’s degree in the fields listed above or related field may substitute for one year of experience. An Associates degree in the fields listed above or related field may substitute for six months of experience.

Applicants who meet the experience requirements listed above will be further assessed on the following:

• Knowledge of research and data gathering techniques and investigation methods.

• Thorough knowledge of Minnesota statutes; federal, criminal and civil law; policies and procedures; and due process sufficient to apply this knowledge to the cases under investigation.

• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to interview suspects, incarcerated individuals, victims, and witnesses to elicit accurate information; evaluate the reliability and credibility of the person interviewed; communicate the results and findings to proper authorities, including preparing and presenting summary reports and testifying in legal proceedings; and to conduct training.

• Critical thinking, analysis, and judgment skills sufficient to analyze and evaluate complex information and independently make sound decisions.

• Human relations skills sufficient to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, outside agencies, and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

• Three (3) or more years of professional-level investigative experience as described above in the minimum qualifications

• Five (5) or more years working as a Correctional Officer in any facility/jail within the United States.

• Bachelors' degree or higher in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Law Enforcement, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or related field.

• 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.

Physical Requirements

The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Cathy Bisser at cathy.j.bisser@state.mn.us . This position will require Tuberculosis and respirator screening prior to hire.

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. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.