Criminal Investigator jobs in Nevada

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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.

This position is assigned to The Office of the Inspector General, located at Casa Grande Transitional Housing (CGTH), in the greater Las Vegas area, and will be filled at the Criminal Investigator 1 level. 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. 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. Assist in preparing cases for presentation at hearings or in court. Maintain confidentiality of investigations. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

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

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