Role OverviewThe Criminal Investigator works closely with Office of Investigations' Investigators, Intelligence Analyst, and Intelligence Research Specialists to conduct investigations and gather intelligence within the Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) and its contract facilities. The types of cases investigated can be either criminal or administrative and may involve violations of facility or departmental rules, regulations, policies, or violations of law on the part of prisoners, staff, or visitors.
What You Will Do
The Criminal Investigator will primarily conduct investigations within state-owned or contracted correctional facilities across the state, with most of those investigations occurring at Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge, Montana. These investigations include crimes such as murder, aggravated assault, sexual assault, illegal use of drugs, introduction of contraband, robbery, theft, arson, and fraud.
Why It Might Be a Fit
To be successful in this role, you should have a strong background in law enforcement, investigation, or a related field, and be able to work effectively in a team environment. You should also be able to pass a background check and meet the statutory requirements established under 44-2-113 and 7-32-303, MCA.
Requirements
- High school diploma
- Three years of criminal, investigative, or law-enforcement experience
- POST certification within one year of hire
- Sound and active physical and mental condition
- Good moral character
- Residency in Montana
- Citizenship in the United States
- Valid Montana driver's license
- At least 20 years of age at the date of the preservice test
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- State of Montana Benefits
- Student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
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