Investigator, Government

Washington Corrections Center (WCC), Mason County – Shelton, WA

Department of Corrections, Prisons

Investigator 2

Full Time – Permanent

The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the position of Investigator 2 at the Washington Corrections Center (WCC) in Shelton, WA.

The Washington Corrections Center is a Reception and Diagnostic Center. The facility is a close‑custody facility with the primary responsibility to process, test, and classify all adult make felons sentenced to prison in Washington State. The facility has seven living units and houses 1,700 incarcerated individuals. There are about 500 incarcerated individuals screened and assessed each month. WCC is also the major hub for transfer of incarcerated individuals to and from facilities throughout the state.

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 Investigator 2 position performs senior-level duties under the direct supervision of the Investigator 3 and the principal guidance of the Chief Investigator and the Superintendent of Washington Corrections Center. This position will work collaboratively with stakeholders and contributes to the agency’s mission, to improve facility and public safety, by conducting complex, impartial, confidential, high-priority investigations through the department. These investigations often involve allegations that are stressful and complex, with the potential of involving internal witnesses or outside agencies.

This position may require occasional travel across the state and may be called to duty whenever an emergency arises and there is a need for investigative support.

We are searching for an adaptable and dependable team member who has excellent written and verbal communication skills to assume the critical role of Investigator 2 and ensure WCC is operating in support of the mission, vision, and strategic plan of the agency.

For additional information about our agency please visit doc.wa.gov.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Initiates and completes complex investigations.
• Creates. Compiles, and writes documentation/case files relevant to intelligence on activity conducted by incarcerated individuals, visitors, and associates.
• Incarcerated investigations will be the primary focus.
• Write thorough investigative reports in a timely manner
• Establishes proof of facts and evidence sufficient to be used in Superior Court or for DOC Administrative Hearings.
• Provide/ Assists in training regarding security, processes, and investigative issues.
• Research records and case files, gathering and preserving documentary evidence.
• Trained and certified in drug/narcotic testing (MMC, NARTECH, NIK, Etc.)
• Obtain, log, and test substances and assist investigators with testing and documentation of substances as directed.
• Gather, log, maintain, and preserve evidence according to applicable laws, per department policy and procedures.
• Conduct and complete Administrative Segregation Investigation or request extensions within policy time frame and document on appropriate forms and OMNI screens.
• Write detailed and concise reports i.e. infractions reports, incident reports, IMRS’s Segregation Management reports.
• Provide investigative assistance to other DOC facilities as directed by the Chief Investigator and/or Superintendent.
• Respond to statewide emergencies and provide investigative/intelligence support at the request of HQ SIS with approval from the Chief…