Corrections Investigative Officer​/Specialist ; PREA Investigative Specialist

Job Description

This position is available in the following region/area:

• Region 1:
  Baraga Correctional Facility, Marquette Branch Prison, Alger Correctional Facility, Newberry Correctional Facility, Chippewa Correctional Facility, Kinross Correctional Facility

The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) is committed to maintaining safe correctional facilities and to prevent sexual abuse and harassment in correctional facilities. This position functions as one of five regional Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Specialists in the PREA Investigations Unit. As the PREA Specialist for a specific region, this position maintains the integrity and professional excellence of MDOC's PREA program ensuring timely and thorough investigations of allegations of employee and prisoner sexual abuse and sexual harassment.

This position provides training and guidance to PREA coordinators and supervisory staff. This position conducts highly complex investigations of alleged PREA violations in all areas within the region.

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer. MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

Education:

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience:

Three years of experience conducting either broad-based criminal investigations or employee disciplinary investigations equivalent to a Corrections Investigative Officer, including one year equivalent to a Corrections Investigative Officer P11.

Four years of experience conducting either broad-based criminal investigations or employee disciplinary investigations, including two years equivalent to a Corrections Investigative Officer P11 or one year equivalent to a Corrections Investigative Officer 12.

• Knowledge of PREA standards. Knowledge of investigative methods and techniques.
• Ability to conduct investigations and analyze findings in conjunction with applicable policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques and ability to effectively interview with probative methods.
• Knowledge of report writing methods and procedures and the ability to prepare detailed reports of findings.
• Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Word and the ability to type.
• Possess analytical skills and the ability to observe critically and determine appropriate course of action.
• Knowledge of laws, statutes, contracts, policies, and procedures related to work. Knowledge of record keeping systems.
• Ability to maintain records, prepare reports, and correspondence related to the work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Possess interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Goal and task oriented and self-motivated and ability to work independently.
• Ability to provide testimony in court and administrative hearings

Please attach a cover letter and resume. Failure to do so may result in you being screened out of the interview process.

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

Positions in this class are test-designated and subject to pre-appointment and random-selection drug and alcohol testing.

Willingness to submit to a thorough background investigation.

Absence of a criminal record or other circumstance which would prohibit the applicant from receiving, possessing, and carrying a firearm, or would prevent the applicant from obtaining a concealed weapons permit.

Possession of a valid Michigan operator's or chauffeur's license.

The Department of Corrections may screen out applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. As part of this effort all…