Corrections Investigator (Corrections)

Position Summary

Works under general supervision to perform interviews, collect evidence and thoroughly investigate criminal activity within the Division of Corrections.

Pay Grade: 51

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in correctional counseling, correctional officer or investigator; AND
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, criminal justice or closely related field; OR
• An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
   

Duties and Responsibilities

• Testifies in court and civil service hearings, conducts interviews and obtains statements from witnesses.
• Interviews with defendants and witnesses.
• Verifies information obtained to establish accuracy of facts and/or evidence.
• Investigates criminal misconduct or use of force complaints by correction employees.
• Collects and handles evidence to preserve chain of custody.
• Develops detailed and accurate investigations.
• May be assigned special investigations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
   

KSAs

• Extensive knowledge of the law, investigative techniques and court proceedings.
• Knowledge of basic principles and techniques of investigating.
• Ability to present findings in clear, logical, impartial and properly documented reports.
• Ability to evaluate reliability and credibility of statements and witnesses.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations, making decisions and solving problems.
• Ability to write meaningful investigative reports.
• Ability to conduct criminal background inquiries.
• Ability to locate and communicate with witnesses.
• Ability to analyze factors involved in the case.

Special Requirements

• Works shift and/or irregular hours with required overtime.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must pass TB test and drug test.
• Must possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license or secure one by date of hire
• Must be able to work in a prison environment
• Will participate in annual in-service and other training programs as required.
   

Disclaimer

This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work employees perform within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required by the employee assigned to the position.

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
 

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment.  The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees.  This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department.  The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff’s Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.