Law Enforcement Agent - Law Enforcement Bureau Investigator

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Gunnison, UT

1d • $36 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

Law Enforcement Bureau Investigators must be highly motivated. They will investigate crimes that occur within our facilities, including the community correctional centers. They will update the Board of Pardons and Parole with reports. They will work with the District Attorney to screen charges, and possibly testify in court. Some of the investigations will lead us to work with task forces in the communities. They are on-call on a rotation, with a varying work schedule. An LEB Investigator will need to perform the following roles: Be highly motivated, Investigate crimes that occur within our facilities, including the community correctional centers, Update the Board of Pardons and Parole with reports, Work with the District Attorney to screen charges, and possibly testify in court, Work with task forces in the communities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must pass a full background check
• POST certification; Peace Officer Standards Training in Utah
• Utah POST Entrance Requirements for Physical Fitness Test (Vertical Jump - at least 15 inches, Push-Ups - at least 16 Reps, Isometric Plank - held for one minute, 1.5 Mile Run - in 15 minutes and 37 seconds or less)
• If an applicant makes the final hiring list and, while awaiting a job offer, their LEO certification becomes inactive because they have not been employed as an LEO for more than 18 months but less than four years as described in Utah Code 53- 6-208 and 53-6-306, the applicant must complete the reactivation process prior to being hired. If an applicant’s certification has lapsed, they are not eligible for reactivation and will be required to complete the entire academy.
• If an applicant does not have any POST certifications, and is offered a position, the applicant will be required to attend the Special Functions Officer (SFO), Basic Correctional Officer (BCO) and Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) portions of the academy. This is paid for by the agency.
• Will occasionally require working around offenders.
• The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, defending oneself and/or others against physical attack.
• Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. working at great heights, working in extreme outdoor weather conditions, being subject to possible physical attack, etc.
• Individuals hired for this position must complete a field training program.
• All offers are considered conditional upon successful completion of certification requirements, a field-training program, and an 18-month probation period.
• Applicants who are Correctional Officer certified only will be required to complete the LEO academy within one year of hire.
• Documentation (proof) may be requested at any time to verify the accuracy of the information the applicant indicates on the application.
• Before an offer is made or applicants are placed on a "list" a complete background check will take place that includes: Review of performance evaluations and notes, Check the employee personnel files and review for disciplinary issues, Criminal background check, References, including current supervisor. If any issues are revealed during the background check that are concerning and do not merit offering a position, you will be notified and will be removed from the recruitment list.
• For external applicants, a polygraph, drug test, medical evaluation, and other background checks will be conducted prior to any job offers being made.

Nice To Haves

• Strong willingness to learn
• Excellent time management
• Investigative experience
• High level of professionalism, accountability, integrity, perseverance, innovation, and strives to improve themselves, and the department.

Responsibilities

• Be highly motivated
• Investigate crimes that occur within our facilities, including the community correctional centers
• Update the Board of Pardons and Parole with reports
• Work with the District Attorney to screen charges, and possibly testify in court
• Work with task forces in the communities
• Rotating on-call schedule
• Mandatory responses outside of normal working hours
• Must pass all department firearms qualifications biannually
• Attend required team training

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
• UDC now offers 1 for 1 year of service credit on our certified pay plan. The entry pay rate will increase for each prior year of Law Enforcement experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED