Facility Investigator

Job Posting Title

Agency

Supervisory Organization

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Job Type

Compensation

Job Description

A Career with Purpose

The Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) is searching for an Investigator to ensure accountability and compliance with agency policies and applicable laws. This role will be responsible for maintaining the safety, security, and integrity of facility operations. Experience with conducting interviews for investigations, and compliance of accreditation standards is a plus.

Basic Purpose

The COJC Investigator is responsible for conducting impartial, timely, and thorough investigations into caretaker misconduct allegations and major rule violations within a secure juvenile facility. This position ensures due process is afforded in all investigations involving alleged minor and major rule violations while promoting staff accountability and compliance with agency policy, administrative rules, and applicable laws. The role plays a critical function in maintaining the safety, security, and integrity of facility operations for both residents and staff.

Key Responsibilities 

• Conducts investigations into caretaker misconduct allegations, including violations of minor and major rules, in accordance with agency policy, administrative rules, and due process requirements.
• Reviews, gathers, and analyzes evidence including written statements, reports, video footage, logs, and other relevant documentation.
• Conducts interviews with staff, residents, and witnesses in a professional, neutral, and trauma-informed manner.
• Ensures investigative processes uphold fairness, confidentiality, and procedural due process for all involved parties.
• Prepares clear, accurate, and timely investigative reports summarizing findings, conclusions, and supporting evidence.
• Makes findings and recommendations consistent with established standards of proof and agency policy.
• Coordinates with facility leadership, human resources, security staff, and legal or compliance units as appropriate.
• Tracks and monitors investigations to ensure timeliness, documentation accuracy, and closure.
• Identifies trends or systemic issues related to caretaker misconduct and other rule/legal violations and communicates concerns to the appropriate leadership.
• Supports corrective action processes by providing factual investigative findings while maintaining investigative independence.
• Maintains compliance and training requirements with safety, security, PREA, and other applicable regulatory or accreditation standards.

Schedule & Compensation

• Work Schedule: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Salary:  Level I - $44,124.34

                        Level II - $48,378.46

Education and Experience 

• Level I - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education.

• Level II - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education.

Special Requirements 

• Applicants may be required to travel as part of their job responsibilities.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Oklahoma driver’s license for operating state-owned vehicles.
• Must be able to pass OSBI and FBI background check.

Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8. Must be able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with the position.

Why You’ll Love It Here!

HOPE. COMPASSION. COMMITMENT. As a Hope-centered agency the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) strives to provide Oklahoma youth and families with the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. Our mission is to collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma Youth. Check out why we are passionate about juvenile affairs and believe it is the career for you!

Extensive Benefits: We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.  

• Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.  
• Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.  

• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.

• Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.  

• Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.  

• Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.  

About Us: Our vision is that all Oklahoma youth and families have the resources and supports they need to reach their full potential. We collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma youth.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help change the lives of Oklahoma’s most at-risk youth!

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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