Investigator 2 - CBCC

Full Job Description

Investigator 2

Clallam Bay Corrections Center (CBCC)

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Investigator 2 at Clallam Bay Corrections Center.

Clallam Bay Corrections Center is a 900-bed male facility located on the point of the Olympic Peninsula.

It is 50 miles west of Port Angeles and looks out over the Strait of Juan de Fuca at Vancouver Island. This facility houses medium and close custody incarcerated individuals.

CBCC also operates a Restricted Housing Unit.

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.

Requirements

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Independently conduct comprehensive investigations to include, but not limited to criminal, Administrative, tort claims, fraud and background investigations, and any other claim under state jurisdiction that poses a threat to the public, staff and residents of Department of Corrections safety.
• Gather, document and retain evidence according to applicable laws, Department polices, and procedures.
• Write thorough investigation reports in a timely manner.
• Conduct interviews, obtain statements of fact and document in accordance with applicable laws, Department policies and procedures for use in court of law or an administrative hearing.
• Gather, develop, evaluate, document and disseminate intelligence information pertaining to incarcerated individuals and Security Threat Groups that pose a threat to the public, staff and incarcerated individual safety.
• Accurately and promptly enter date into the Security Threat Group Tracking System.
• Appropriately distribute Security Threat Group (STG) related information.
• Provide the Chief Investigator, Superintendent and senior administrative staff with accurate, comprehensive timely intelligence information.
• Document and file intelligence information according to policy.
• Assure confidentiality with the cultivation/ collection of intelligence information according to laws and Department policies.
• Operate and monitor the incarcerated individual telephone program, JPay, OMNI and other DOC information sources.
• Review archived calls and perform live monitoring of incarcerated individual conversations.
• On a rotational basis with the other Investigators at CBCC, be available for contact during off duty hours via DOC issued phone in order to communicate with confidential informants.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Respond to statewide emergencies and provide investigative/intelligence support at the request of HQ.
• Meet with senior staff to provide information on ongoing issues and discuss facility or community safety concerns or suspicions.
• May participate, supervise, lead, direct or support tactical, covert and/or investigative operations involving prison(s), community corrections or law enforcement/ criminal justice agency.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

Preferred/ desired qualifications:

Additional Information

Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• In order to be considered for this position, please attach the following items with your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application.

A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies.

If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.

We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws.

A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.

Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire.

When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.

DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9.

The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form.

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

What We Offer:

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority.

Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation.

Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 11 paid holidays a year (12 in 2022 for Juneteenth)
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email jeanett.newman@doc1.wa.gov or call (360) 203-1219. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.