INVESTIGATOR II

DEFINITION

This is mid-level investigative work conducting complex internal and external civil, criminal, administrative and/or environmental investigations relating to suspected violations, fraud, forgery, theft and/or assaults, within a program, correctional facility or agency-designated geographic area.

This description may not include all of the duties, knowledge, skills, or abilities associated with this classification.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Locates, interviews and prepares statements from witnesses and persons suspected of violating statutes or program requirements administered by the assigned agency.

Locates and interviews individuals and representatives of business or governmental entities to obtain evidence of suspected violations or diversion efforts.

Works closely with agency staff, law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys' offices and other governmental entities in the conduct of investigative and surveillance activities.

Directs and/or conducts investigations of suspected violations and serious incidents in a correctional center; interviews, or directs the interview, of offenders and witnesses to obtain case evidence.

Collects, analyzes, evaluates and preserves facts, statements, affidavits and other evidence for use in legal actions; prepares detailed reports of investigative findings.

Develops questions and administers, or directs the administration and interpretation, of psychological stress evaluation tests.

Conducts confidential investigations of agency employees in situations which may involve theft, misfeasance and malfeasance of state funds, or other program abuses.

Examines and analyzes a variety of records to secure information concerning suspected violations of federal and state laws and regulations.

Traces funds through banking systems and other institutions, and analyzes complex financial transactions.

Serves as liaison to prosecuting attorneys' offices and other governmental and law enforcement agencies.

Trains and/or provides direct or functional supervision to investigators of lower-rank, and others involved in investigative activities.

Testifies in court concerning investigative findings.

Exercises independence and initiative in the performance of responsibilities; receives general administrative direction.

Performs other related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

Intermediate knowledge of investigative techniques and procedures.

Intermediate knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to the programs administered by the assigned agency.

Intermediate knowledge of sources of information to be utilized in obtaining evidence and documentation, and of the principles of identification, preservation and presentation of evidence.

Intermediate knowledge of the procedural requirements and differences between criminal and civil cases.

Intermediate knowledge of the legal rights of witnesses and suspects under investigation.

Intermediate knowledge of interviewing techniques, including effective methods of obtaining information from hostile or reluctant witnesses.

Intermediate knowledge of the use of expert witnesses and informants in the preparation of criminal cases.

Intermediate knowledge of the principles of training, supervision and management in an investigative organization.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, federal, state and local agencies, business entities, law enforcement officials, prosecutors, witnesses and the general public.

Ability to analyze, prepare and/or present evidence and other data.

Ability to prepare clear and detailed reports of investigative findings.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

(The following requirements will determine merit system eligibility, experience and education ratings, and may be used to evaluate applicants for Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System positions not requiring selection from merit registers. When practical and possible, the Division of Personnel will accept substitution of experience and education on a year-for-year basis.)

Three or more years of experience as an Investigator I with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System.

OR

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Criminology, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a closely related field; and,

Three or more years of civil, administrative, or criminal investigative experience (e.g., tax fraud, licensing, environmental, patient care, public assistance, insurance or military), or experience as a law enforcement officer.

(Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required education. )

(Earned graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the specified areas may substitute on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of two years of the required experience at a rate of 24 earned graduate credit hours for one year of experience .)

(Minor Revision 3/29/06)