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11/22/2024 (7:00 PM EST)

24-07118

Investigator II

Salary

$57,758.64 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Dept of Criminal Justice Training

Location

Location Varies, USA

Description

As a position requirement, whomever selected, will need to live and reside within region 6. The OSSSM region 6 consists of the following counties: Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Lincoln, Metcalfe, Mc Creary, Pulaski, Russell, Taylor, and Wayne. Their office will be based out of their home and a vehicle shall be provided by DOCJT to travel to the school district in which they will be responsible. Occasional travel may be required to other locations within the Commonwealth to assist in trainings, risk assessments, and to attend to the needs of the department.

The Office of the State School Security Marshal (OSSSM) within the Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) is responsible for enhancing school safety by monitoring school safety and security initiatives, developing reasonable training and other guidelines, and ensures compliance with the provisions of the School Safety and Resiliency Act (Senate Bill 1).

The Investigator II in the West Section will be responsible for traveling to several different counties within their region of responsibility, while living within their region and assisting in training of School Resource Officers throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The ideal candidate shall have proficient verbal and written communication skills, due to interacting with school Superintendents, Principals, students and elected governmental officials. As well through compiling state mandated risk assessments utilizing an assessment tool as mandated in the Kentucky Revised Statues.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct compliance audits of schools across the State of Kentucky, Work as liaison between schools and law enforcement resources. Answer questions regarding the risk assessment tool mandated by the School Safety and Resiliency Act. Utilize the School Safety Risk Assessment mandated by Senate Bill 1 of 2019 as a base tool to assess the compliance of schools.
• Conduct and assist in training sessions for School Resource Officers, district staff, school classes and outside groups.
• Organizes, coordinates, reviews and inspects documentation received from schools during assessment, and LE agencies that reference Emergency Operating Procedures for schools.
• Interviews witnesses and conducts sensitive complex investigations involving Peace Officer or client agency.
• Assist is the review of records and reports.
• Other duties as required.

Skills and Expectations include, but are not limited to:

• Prior law enforcement experience is a perquisite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of the use of computer technology, e.g., Microsoft Word, Outlook, Apple products – i Pad.

Supplemental Information:

• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• May be required to carry and/or use a firearm.
• Frequently communicate in person or by other means of technology.
• Spend a major portion of time using a computer.
• Travel required (state vehicle provided).

DOCJT offers great EMPLOYEE benefits package, including:

• A 37.5 hour work week
• Paid Time Off (Sick & Vacation) + Paid Holidays
• Overtime/Compensatory Time
• Affordable health Insurance w/ optional health reimbursement account; Free life insurance
• Retirement (If not previously retired from the Kentucky Public Pension Authority)
• Wellness Incentives Program
• Training and Career Development Opportunities, Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
• Lots of employee discounts on electronics, health & wellness, retail, travel, events, entertainment, services and education.

A background check is required. The final job offer is contingent upon successfully completing a background investigation.

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

May work irregular hours due to nature of investigative work. Will be required to travel in the course of investigations. May be exposed to dangerous situations and makes physical arrests. Works in all types of weather.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Scott Barrow at scott.barrow@ky.gov or 859-622-8431.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D