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In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

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 located with the Office of the Inspector General, located in the greater Las Vegas area, and will be filled at the Criminal Investigator 1 level. The position affects public safety and will be required to conduct multiple types of investigations that involve inmates, staff members, and members of the public or issues involving the Department of Corrections. 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 1) Conduct investigations and examinations of alleged violations of law, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. 2) Identify, contact and interview potential suspect(s), witnesses and complainants. 3) Collect data and conduct field studies.

4) Perform undercover or surveillance work regarding suspected violators. 5) Evaluate, summarize, and document investigative findings. Prepare records, correspondence and reports. 6) Interact and exchange information with various state and federal law enforcement organizations. 7) Write reports to be adjudicated by the appointing authority. 8) Assist in preparing cases for presentation at hearings or in court. 9) Maintain confidentiality of investigations. 10) Perform other duties as assigned. As part of the interview process, applicants may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. This position may be subjected to work nights/weekends/holidays and standby/call back. This position will be required, prior to the time of appointment, to pass a PREA background, psychological evaluation and the P.O.S.T. physical mandates of the position. Additionally, the candidate within one year of appointment, must successfully complete, if not already Category 1 or II Peace Officer in the State of Nevada, a certified Nevada Peace Officer Standards and training academy in order to meet the requirements of Nevada Administrative Code 289.110. All candidates with arrest/criminal history within the last 10 years will not be selected to participate. A current P.O.S.T. certification will not preclude any of the necessary pre-employment phases. The appointee will be subjected to a pre-appointment drug screening for controlled substances per State drug testing guidelines and a polygraph examination.

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: