Crime Investigators

This is a first-level, non-commissioned investigator position accountable for performing investigative work of a variety of suspected criminal, civil, or other unlawful activities (e.g., antitrust, unlawful trade practices, financial fraud/embezzlement, breach of fiduciary duty, misapplication of entrusted property, forgery or falsifying business records, breach of contract, patient/client abuse and neglect, employee theft, or other major misconduct). At this level, employees may determine if evidence is sufficient to begin legal/administrative action; prepare reports to be used as evidence; recommend prosecution or administrative action, closing of a case, or resolution proposals; and provide trial support. Investigative work involves collection and analysis of evidence. Employees will review investigation supporting information; identify legal issues and jurisdiction; plan scope, timing, and direction of the inquiry; gather evidence and conduct fact finding either in an office setting or in the field through interviews, surveillance, covert activity, and legal searches; examine and analyze records and other information; and may testify in court or at hearings.

This is a seasoned, non-commissioned investigator position which may be accountable for leading and overseeing activities of professional non-commissioned investigators from agency or other law enforcement entities in complex investigations. The activities required for these investigations are larger in number, of a wider diversity, or in a specialized area. Additional duties include providing testimony in court or at hearings.

This is a first-level, commissioned investigator position that requires status as a sworn police officer and will be accountable for performing investigative work of a variety of suspected criminal, civil, or other unlawful activities (e.g., antitrust, unlawful trade practices, financial fraud/embezzlement, breach of fiduciary duty, misapplication of entrusted property, forgery or falsifying business records, breach of contract, patient abuse and neglect, employee theft, or other major misconduct). At this level, employees may determine if evidence is sufficient to begin legal action; prepare reports to be used as evidence; may recommend prosecution, closing of a case, or resolution proposals; provide trial support. Investigative work involves collection and analysis of evidence. Employees review investigation supporting information; identify legal issues and jurisdiction; plan scope, timing, and direction of the inquiry; gather evidence and conduct fact finding either in an office setting or in the field through interviews, surveillance, covert activity, and legal searches; examine and analyze records and other information; perform custodial arrest; execute the legal process; and may testify in court or at hearings. Employees will also be required to attend relevant, ongoing training.

This is a seasoned commissioned investigator, requiring status as a sworn police officer that leads investigations and oversees activities of professional investigators from agency or other law enforcement entities in complex investigations. The activities required for these investigations are larger in number, of a wider diversity, or in a specialized area. At this level, duties involve performing custodial arrest, executing the legal process, providing testimony in court or at hearings, attending ongoing training.

This is a first-level non-commissioned supervisory position accountable for supervising the activities of all investigator levels within an assigned unit who are involved in investigation activities of a variety of potential crimes and criminal activity or administrative/regulatory violations. This includes statewide investigations of cases that are often sensitive in nature, unprecedented, and may involve political implications and repercussions. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations, training, planning and assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these jobs to have the knowledge and skills to perform the work overseen and the ability to assess equipment needs and effectiveness and recommend purchases. Work may include testifying at court or in hearings.

This is a first-level commissioned supervisory position that requires status as a sworn police officer and will be accountable for supervising the activities of all commissioned investigator levels within an assigned unit and who are involved in investigation activities of a variety of potential crimes and criminal activity or administrative/regulatory violations. This includes statewide investigations of cases that are often sensitive in nature, unprecedented, and may involve political implications and repercussions. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations, training, planning and assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these jobs to have the knowledge and skills to perform the work overseen and the ability to assess equipment needs and effectiveness and recommend purchases. Work includes performing custodial arrest, executing the legal process, providing testimony in court, attending ongoing training.

This is a senior-level supervisory/managerial position accountable for the design, planning, implementation, and management of investigation related programs across all districts/units. Supervision is delegated to subordinate supervisors/managers who may be commissioned and/or non-commissioned. Employees in these roles have seasoned expertise in a variety of crime and criminal investigations or administrative/regulatory violations. May direct internal audit/investigation and/or serve as chief law enforcement officer. Employees will also be required to attend relevant, ongoing training.