INVESTIGATOR SECURED FACILITIES DEFINITION:
Under the direction of a supervisory official responsible for internal affairs investigations for a state adult correctional or juvenile treatment facility, or county correctional facility, performs the field and office work involved in the investigation of alleged criminal activities and disciplinary charges at the institution and satellite units; does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Exercises full police powers and acts as a peace officer at all times for the detection, apprehension, arrest, and conviction of offenders against the law.
Conducts investigations of alleged criminal acts and administrative violations committed by staff, inmates, and visitors to secured facilities.
Conducts investigations of complaints filed by staff, inmates, and visitors to secured facilities.
Obtains, secures, preserves, and processes evidence.
Apprehends, arrests, and processes suspects.
Prepares formal records and statements covering all phases of each assigned investigation.
Answers inquiries in person, by telephone, or by correspondence according to established procedures.
Maintains contact with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
Interviews and investigates persons who are charged with indictable and administrative offenses.
May testify as a witness before formal hearings, Grand Juries, Courts of Law, administrative hearings, or other judicial bodies.
Compiles materials for hearings.
Interacts with other law enforcement agencies in the search, apprehension, and arrest of offenders and escapees.
Compiles reports and materials to substantiate an arrest.
Gathers intelligence and compiles and evaluates information pertaining to adult inmate or juvenile groups, criminal activities, employees, and civilians visiting New Jersey secured facilities.
Compiles information for and prepares investigative and statistical reports in the course of official duties.
Carries a firearm and other restraint/defense equipment while performing duties or off-duty; is responsible for the care, use and security of firearms and equipment.
Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative investigative, statistical, and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Attends continuing training programs and seminars relating to the court, the department of assignment, criminal correction law, rules, regulations, and procedures.
Establishes and maintains records and files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Five (5) years of professional experience in the custodial field which shall have included investigations of violations of rules, regulations, standards, and laws by adult inmates, juveniles, and/or employees working within a secured facility.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:97-2.11, training in the proper methods and techniques using force and in the legal aspect of using force shall be provided as part of the Police Training Commission's approved Basic Course for Investigators or an equivalent course substituted in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:97-2.1(a)1.
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 2A: 154-4, investigators working in secured facilities are empowered to act as peace officers. As such, they must have completed basic police training conducted by the Police Training Commission.
NOTE: Appointments to this title may only be made by promotion from the ranks of qualified, custodial law enforcement personnel possessing the requisite police powers.
NOTE: Appointees to this position must successfully qualify semi-annually in the use of firearms.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
NOTE:The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the procedures, techniques, and precautions used to conduct investigations of criminal nature.
Knowledge of the care, use, and security of firearms and other restraint/defense equipment.
Knowledge of the regulations and standards of the department of assignment, after a period of training.
Knowledge of the disciplinary program of the department of assignment, after a period of training.
Ability to carry a weapon while on duty.
Ability to organize assigned field and office work, analyze problems, and develop appropriate work methods. Ability to be proficient in the care, use, and security of firearms and other restraint/defense equipment.
Ability to exercise full police powers and act as a peace officer at all times for the detection, apprehension, arrest, and conviction of offenders against the law.
Ability to prepare accurate and thorough reports of investigations.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply the laws and regulations affecting investigative activities.
Ability to understand and explain the complexities and uses of evidentiary laws and rules.
Ability to use scientific equipment and analyze the product in the course of duties.
Ability to work under adverse conditions and at any hour of the day.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to prepare correspondence.
Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative investigative and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to assist in preparing cases for trial or hearings.
Ability to act as a witness in court or at formal hearings and provide testimony under oath.
Ability to keep current in department and criminal correctional law and court procedures by attending continuing training programs and seminars.
Ability to establish and maintain records and files.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
