Investigator 3 - Sccc

Investigator 3

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Investigator 3 at the Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen, Washington. If you are excited to make a difference in the lives of others and join a team that works towards a meaningful purpose, apply to be a Investigator 3 at SCCC with the Department of Corrections (DOC).

Stafford Creek Corrections Center is a 1,936-bed multi-custody facility located five miles west of Aberdeen, on the southern Washington Coast. There are seven living units for medium and minimum long-term custody Incarcerated Individuals and a restrictive housing unit for maximum-custody Incarcerated Individuals. SCCC was Washington State's first tobacco-free facility for both staff and Incarcerated Individuals. Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all Incarcerated Individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

The Department of Corrections Stafford Creek Corrections Center Intelligence and Investigations Unit (IIU) in collaboration with its criminal justice partners; will contribute to staff and community safety and hold Incarcerated Individuals accountable through administration of criminal sanctions and effective re-entry programs.

The Investigator 3 position works under the direction of the IIU Chief Investigator and the Superintendent and works collaboratively with stakeholders and contributes to the agency's mission, to improve facility and public safety by conducting impartial, confidential, high priority investigations throughout the department. These investigations often involve allegations that are sensitive, complex, and at times controversial within a correctional setting with the potential of having political impacts, and/or media interest related to the Department of Corrections.

This position may be asked to conduct special investigative activities pertinent to the institution and public safety. This position may require travel across the state and may be called to duty whenever an emergency arises and there is a need for investigative support.

This position gathers facts and develops evidence with the objective of completing casework from the original claim, or allegation to preparation for presentation in court or for administrative hearings in a timely manner. This includes researching records and case files; conducting a thorough investigation; preserving documentary evidence; obtaining statements of fact, depositions, or confessions; obtaining and serving subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of records;

conducting field surveillance; writing investigative reports, establishing proof of facts and evidence; reviewing case work with law enforcement agencies, private attorneys, Assistant Attorney General, or Prosecuting Attorneys; and testifying in court or other proceedings as necessary.

This position will assist with the overall management of the IIU and may act as the Chief Investigator in their absence. During normal operations, the Investigator 3 will supervise and mentor the IIU's Investigator 2's, and assist the Chief Investigator in establishing priorities, goals and strategies to meet the units' commitments. When authorized by the appointing authority this position may be armed, once properly trained, and may be issued a take home weapon.

This position, along with other investigators, will have the responsibility of being IIU Duty Officer for one-week rotations. The Duty Officer will be responsible to respond to the facility or conduct other work as needed, 24 hours a day, through the 7-day period.

The Investigator 3 will independently initiate, conduct, and complete comprehensive investigations to include, but not limited to, alleged WAC violations/illegal acts under RCW, criminal, tort claims, fraud, and background investigations, any other claim under State jurisdiction that pose a threat to public, staff, and residents of the Department of Corrections safety, and refer the reports to appropriate authorities at the direction of the Chief Investigator.

When investigations are complex in nature, or become complex after initiation, the Investigator 3 will take lead in ensuring the investigation is taken to appropriate, accurate and complete closure.

Tasks include:

• Creates, compiles, and writes documentation/case files relevant to intelligence on activity conducted by Incarcerated Individuals, visitors, and associates
• Write thorough investigative reports in a timely manner, establishing proof of fact and evidence sufficient to be used in Superior Court or for DOC Administrative Hearings
• Gather, document, and retain evidence according to applicable laws, Department policies, and established procedures in support of investigative…