Doc Internal Security Investigator II - Southern Region Prea

State of Illinois•Marion, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Internal Security Investigator position serves as a lead investigator of incidents and complaints of administrative and criminal nature for various areas and agencies. This covers all facilities and their satellite facilities, along with juvenile facilities, and parole offices. The ideal candidate should be able to interview individuals in custody, employees, and management staff to solve and gather facts to conclude cases in a timely manner. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college, with coursework in law, government, liberal arts, history, or business or public administration, plus four (4) years of professional experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field; OR Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with major coursework in law, government, liberal arts, history, or business or public administration, plus two (2) years professional experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field; OR Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of a master's degree, with major course work in law, government, liberal arts, history, or business or public administration plus one (1) year professional experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field; OR Requires completion of the F.B.I National Academy or comparable law enforcement schooling, plus two (2) years of professional experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
Requires appropriate, valid driver's license
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check
Requires ability to pass a drug screen.
Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least three (3) years of experience conducting investigations of allegations of sexual abuse in a correctional setting, including interviewing persons, and gathering and compiling pertinent investigative/information data
Prefers at least three (3) years of experience recognizing and gathering appropriate statements, exhibits and materials acceptable for use in prosecution of cases or disciplinary actions
Prefers at least three (3) years of experience working in a correctional setting
Prefers at least three (3) years of experience preparing case reports for referral (submitted to States Attorney or facility administrator)
Prefers at least three (3) years of experience interpreting and applying State statutes, rules and regulations concerning conflict of interest of malfeasance of office
Prefers at least three (3) years of experience in the processing of crime scenes and the identification, collection, and handling of evidence
Prefers at least one (1) year of experience submitting cases and testifying in court
Intermediate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook, or similar software

Responsibilities

Conducts investigations involving highly responsible and confidential cases regarding alleged violations of security threats, Department Rules or Administrative Directives or criminal offenses by Individuals in Custody, agency/staff, students, or parolees
Interviews persons and compiles pertinent investigation data and information to be analyzed and forwarded for administrative action or inclusion in the Corrections Intelligence Database
Writes comprehensive reports identifying the facts and findings in investigations and reviews all reports for clarity, accuracy, and completeness prior to submittal to the Division of Intelligence & Internal Investigations
Keeps a chronological log of cases assigned to be investigated for periodic review by Unit Supervisor
Provides oversight and guidance to facility Internal Affairs staff regarding investigations of allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment
Serves as liaison with other Department of Corrections Investigators, State's Attorneys, federal, in-state, out-of-state and local law enforcement agencies
Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Benefits

Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources