Investigator I (#MBAA01)
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$37,265.00 Yearly Min / $46,581.00 Yearly Mid / $55,897.00 Yearly Max

Investigator II (#MBAA02)
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$39,654.00 Yearly Min / $49,567.00 Yearly Mid / $59,480.00 Yearly Max

Investigator III (#MBAA03)
$44,900.00 Yearly Min / $56,125.00 Yearly Mid / $67,350.00 Yearly Max

Investigative Supervisor (#MBAA04)
$50,841.00 Yearly Min / $63,551.00 Yearly Mid / $76,261.00 Yearly Max

This class series uses four levels in the Public Safety occupational group, Investigative Services occupational series and describes work in investigating regulated activities to assure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. Work includes investigating alleged or possible violations, interviewing witnesses, claimants, victims and others to gather facts relating to alleged or possible violations.  An investigation normally results in civil, criminal, or administrative action. 

Positions in the class series perform investigations involving the interpretation of applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures; this distinguishes these positions from compliance reviewers or inspectors who conduct compliance reviews using predetermined regulatory criteria. This class series is not focused on law enforcement work.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Conducts investigations, which includes conducting interviews to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence and documenting findings.
   
• Interviews or interrogates witnesses, complainants and others.
   
• Verifies claims of alleged or probable violations.
   
• Examines various records and documents in order to ascertain relevant information.
   
• Gathers, controls and evaluates evidence.
   
• Makes judgments after evaluating all available facts and recommends appropriate action.
   
• Interprets and applies applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
   
• Prepares various investigative reports.
   
• Testifies before boards, commission, administrative bodies or courts.
   
• May conduct surveillance and undercover investigations.

Investigator I

This is the first level of investigative work.

• Receives supervision from a technical or administrative supervisor.
• Performs the full range of investigative work as described in the Essential Functions. 

Investigator II

This is the second level of investigative work.  

• Plans and conducts complex investigations such as investigations that include conducting extensive interviews, crossing jurisdictional lines, working with law enforcement agencies, long term investigations, substantial dollar amounts, severe cases of alleged violations of law that result in criminal charges, fraud or other fraudulent activity.

Investigator III

This is the lead level of investigative work.

• Acts as lead worker planning, assigning and reviewing the work of a team of investigators or overseeing a statewide investigative program such as the Food Stamp Tracking or Public Carrier Program.
• Ensures the overall quality of work performed by the unit.
• Performs ad hoc special studies and projects.
• Assists in developing policies and procedures.

Investigative Supervisor

This is the supervisory level of investigative work.

• Receives supervision from an administrative supervisor.
• Supervision is exercised over two or more merit full-time positions per the Merit Rules. The elements of supervision include planning, assigning, reviewing, evaluating, coaching, training, recommending hire/fire and discipline.
• Develops, recommends and implements policies, procedures and office operations to improve overall agency effectiveness.
• Compiles and analyzes investigative and operational data; determines trends and patterns.
• May develop and implement community outreach programs.

The intent of the listed knowledge, skills and abilities is to give a general indication of the core requirements for all positions in the class series; therefore, the KSA's listed are not exhaustive or necessarily inclusive of the requirements of every position in the class.

• Knowledge of investigative methods, techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of providing testimony before boards, commissions, administrative bodies, or court officials.
• Knowledge of applicable division, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of legal rights and rules of evidence.
• Knowledge of civil, criminal or administrative proceedings.
• Skill in the methods and techniques of evidence gathering and analysis.
• Skill in the methods and techniques for preparing clear and concise reports and correspondence.
• Skill in conducting interviews to elicit information of a sensitive and confidential nature.

In addition to the above knowledge, skills and abilities, the Investigator II requires:

• Skill in planning and conducting complex investigations.
• Skill in providing testimony before boards, commissions, administrative bodies, or court officials.
• Skill in interpreting, applying, explaining and determining compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.

In addition to the above knowledge, skills and abilities, the Investigator III requires:

• Skill in conducting ad hoc special studies and projects.
• Skill in quality assurance.
• Ability to lead a team of investigators.

In addition to the above knowledge, skills and abilities, the Investigative Supervisor requires:

• Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of developing and implementing policies, procedures and office operations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Investigator II
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. One year experience in conducting investigations which includes conducting interviews to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence and documenting findings.
2. One year experience in determining compliance with laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
3. One year experience in narrative report writing.
4. One year experience in civil, criminal or administrative proceedings.
5. One year experience in providing testimony before boards, commissions, administrative bodies, or court officials.