Job Title Correctional Investigator I Job ID 22891 Location Corr Admin Command Full/Part Time Full-Time Favorite Job Regular/Temporary Regular Overview At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact the Central Florida community and shape the future of our children. We have been consistently recognized as a Top 100 Family Friendly Company because it facilitates a healthy balance for its employees between public service, career development and home life. The Orange County Corrections Department is seeking highly committed, professional and honest candidates to fill the position of Correctional Investigator I. This position conducts investigations and inquiries of alleged acts of misconduct of Corrections Department employees relative to established County and Departmental policies and procedures. In addition, this position conducts inquiries into complaints received internally and externally relative to staff misconduct, and violations of Departmental policies and procedures. Work is performed with independence under general guidance of the Correctional Investigator II. Work is reviewed through conferences, records, reports and results achieved. Representative Duties * Conducts investigations and inquiries to determine whether the allegations in a complaints occurred. * Assists with of Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) incident reviews and investigations. * Interviews complainants, witnesses and employees to gather evidence and facts related to alleged violations of Corrections Department policies and procedures. * Analyzes complaints to identify critical issues and develops an investigative plan to determine appropriate course of action to conduct the investigation or inquiry. * Works with and has direct contact with incarcerated inmates, and offenders who are under community supervision. * Monitors mail and telephone calls of inmates, alleged to be engaging in criminal activities while incarcerated in custody. * Presents written findings in clear concise and impartial reports. * Participates in the employment background and neighborhood screening process of potential new hires. * Attends training(s) and staff meetings as required. * Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Psychology, Sociology or a related field and one year of responsible related investigative experience in the Criminal Justice field. Or Associates degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited institution and three years of responsible related investigative experience in the Criminal Justice field Must possess and maintain a State of Florida Correctional Officer certification within one year of employment Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Drivers license by date of hire Must not have been convicted or plead no contest to a felony Must be able to be on-call during all shifts, weekends and holidays, as needed Must provide own transportation to be utilized daily in the performance of assigned duties Effective communicate skills both orally and in writing Preferences Investigative experience in Internal Affairs, Fraud, Family Services, Security, Professional Standards, Government Compliance and/or Public Safety-related investigations. Bilingual (Spanish) Notes Qualified applicants will be required to participate and pass an assessment designed to measure skills needed on the job. The assessment is scheduled for February 6, 2019. If you require an accommodation for the above mentioned testing date, you must submit a written request via email to Carmen.Gonzalez@ocfl.net before February 1, 2019 at 11:59pm. All requests in relation to Personal Leave must have been approved before December 28, 2018. Interview and testing dates, locations and times are subject to change. All correspondence including any schedule or location changes will be sent to the email address listed on the application. It is very important that you check your email on a regular basis. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed online application. To successfully participate in this process, please enter all periods of employment, including your current position and educational background. Failure to do so will result in your application not being considered for the position. Responsible related investigative experience means and individuals primary job responsibility would be in an investigative capacity. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the detailed and relevant work experience, which would qualify them for the position. This position is a certified, Non-Collective Bargaining Unit position. Selected candidate must obtain and possess a State of Florida Correctional Officer certification within one year of employment. Persons with a current law enforcement certification will be required to obtain Corrections Certification through attendance of a Correctional Crossover Academy within one year of employment. Management reserves the right to create an eligibility pool that may be used to fill future Correctional Investigator I vacancies for up to twelve (12) months from the end of the process. Application Deadline Posting Date: 12/28/2018 Closing Date: 01/11/2019 Salary $20.31/hour Veterans Preference If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number. Educational Requirements If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.