INVESTIGATOR 2

Investigator 2

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the critical position of Investigator 2 for Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC).

The Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC) is a 1700 bed male all-custody level facility located 30 miles northeast of Seattle. Employing approximately 1000 staff, the complex consists of five major units : the Washington State Reformatory Unit (WSRU), Sky River Treatment Center (SRTC), a large mental health in patient treatment unit, Twin Rivers Unit (TRU), Intensive Management Unit (IMU), and the Minimum-Security Unit (MSU). Services provided at the Monroe Correctional Complex include custody and security, classification, education, incarcerated individual work programs, health care (both inpatient and outpatient), mental health care, sex offender treatment, food service, maintenance, personnel, recreation, volunteer services, religious services, library services, offender records, visiting and extended family visits. The Department of Corrections (DOC), as a partner in the criminal justice system, enhances public safety, administers criminal sanctions and programs in accordance with the law and provides leadership for the future of corrections in Washington State. Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

We are looking for a teammate who strongly believes in collaboration and shares our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.

This position, working in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and its criminal justice partners, will contribute by providing clear, open, honest communications to promote public safety by holding incarcerated individuals accountable through administrative and criminal investigative sanctions.

Under the supervision of the Chief Investigator, this position is expected to maintain strict confidentiality. This position will provide the Chief Investigator and Superintendent with accurate, comprehensive, and timely investigative information relating to illegal and / or unauthorized conduct perpetuated by incarcerated individuals, their associates, visitors, or staff. They will conduct special investigative activities as directed by the Chief Investigator / Superintendent pertinent to institutional and public safety.

Duties

Assist in obtaining accurate, comprehensive, timely intelligence, and investigative information related to illegal or unauthorized conduct perpetuated by incarcerated, associates of incarcerated, visitors, volunteers, and staff. Initiate and complete investigative reports of alleged WAC violations / RCW's and refer reports to the appropriate authority.

Retain evidence according to applicable laws and Department policies and procedures in support of investigative activity which may result in prosecutorial pursuit and / or administrative disciplinary procedures.

Provide thorough administrative and criminal investigative reports, analyze intelligence information.

Conduct administrative / criminal interviews, obtain statements of fact, and document in accordance with applicable laws, Department policies and procedures, for the use in court or administrative hearings.

Review and present appropriate cases to private attorneys, assistant Attorney General, prosecuting attorney, and Federal / State / local law enforcement.

Testify in court or other proceedings as necessary.

At the direction of and approved by the Chief Investigator and Superintendent may participate, lead, direct, or support, tactical / covert and / or investigative operations involving prison(s), community corrections, or law enforcement / criminal justice agencies.

Assist law enforcement, prosecutors, and attorney general's office in gathering evidence or information required for civil or criminal cases.

Gather information of employee, volunteer misconduct and immediately disseminate the information to the Chief Investigator and the Superintendent.

Ensure the incarcerated are kept in compliance with all agency policies, procedures, Washington Administrative Codes (WAC), and the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). Strictly adhere to established staff safety procedures and maintain personal accountability for the safety of self and others.

Operate and maintain specialized electronic monitoring, photographic, audio, and visual equipment per Federal and State law and Department policy and procedures.

Provide the Chief Investigator, Superintendent, senior administrative staff, and the shift commander with accurate, comprehensive, and timely intelligence information.

Document and file intelligence information according to policy and procedures, including but not limited to confidential information reports (CIR) and Kaseware reports.

Appropriately collect and disseminate Security Threat Group (STG) related information as it relates to the facility / agency and illegal activity to those areas, department offices requiring STG information for operations, planning, and administrative purposes.

Demonstrate professionalism and credibility with staff, volunteers, visitors, the community, and the incarcerated population.

Assure confidentiality with the cultivation / collection of intelligence information according to laws and Department policies.

Provide training to staff regarding STG and security issues.

Accurately and promptly enter data into the STG tracking system on groups including but not limited to, militia organizations, violent anarchists, hate groups, street groups, security threat groups, and any other individual or group that pose a threat to public safety and overall security of the Department.

Review archived calls and conduct live monitoring of the incarcerated communications to gather intelligence of known or suspected criminal activity of incarcerated, visitors, and / or associates of the incarcerated.

Comply with all training requirements per policy.

Accurately record these conversations for use as evidence in administrative and / or criminal court proceedings while complying with applicable Federal / State law and Department policy.

Maintain confidentiality and only disclose information as required by policy.

Collect all electronic intelligence for submission into Kaseware at the completion of an investigation and administration process.

Complete Incoming Transfer and Job Screenings (ITJS) to ensure proper housing and job placement.

Provide input on Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MST) and Facility Risk Management Teams (FRMT) for incarcerated custody promotions / demotions per policy and procedures.

Respond to statewide emergencies and provide investigative / intelligence support at the request of HQ Special Investigative Services with approval from the Chief Investigator and Superintendent.

May assist local, State, and Federal law enforcement request with prior approval from the Chief Investigator and Superintendent.

Meet with staff to provide information on ongoing issues and to discuss facility or community safety concerns.

May be assigned to act in place of the Chief Investigator when that individual is absent or unavailable.

Maintain good working relations with all staff and LEO agencies.

Ensure the units timely response to public disclosure requests.

Serve as the MCC-IIU Duty Officer.

Qualifications

Required :

• High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years' experience in a correctional setting.
• Two (2) years' experience in custody (Correctional Officer 2 or above), counseling, or case management in adult or juvenile corrections and six (6) months of investigative experience

OR

In addition to at least one of the above, this position requires :

Preferred :