About the Department

The Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is recruiting for a Criminal Investigator III to be located in Las Vegas, NV. This position will be the DCFS Statewide Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Investigator, responsible for completing administrative investigations on sexual abuse and sexual harassment allegations reported by youth housed in juvenile justice facilities located in Las Vegas, Caliente and Elko. Investigations include conducting interviews, reviewing video and documentation of incidents, participating in team reviews of incidents, and preparing investigative reports per federal law and state policy. The incumbent may to testify in a court of law in relation to PREA investigations and findings. This position will require frequent state travel. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Perform criminal investigations involving violations of federal and/or State law. The investigative process is initiated following a formal request for services or as a coordinated effort with federal, State, or local law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. Criminal Investigators utilize standard investigative and law enforcement techniques.

Position Duties

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, police science, psychology, business administration, or closely related field and three years of criminal investigative or law enforcement experience involving standard investigative and enforcement techniques utilized to enforce federal and State laws, preparation of detailed investigative reports, and implementation of agency program goals and objectives. Work experience may be obtained in a law enforcement, investigative, or comparable setting; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and five years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Criminal Investigator II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Minimum Qualifications

Receive formal requests for investigative services from federal, State, or local law enforcement and/or criminal justice agencies, or initiate investigations based on information obtained from cooperating individuals, the public, or other sources; review information and conduct background investigations to determine validity of information and appropriate use of sources.

Conduct interviews with cooperating individuals, witnesses, State, and local law enforcement and criminal justice agency officials and other sources to obtain information regarding the criminal investigation, case history, goals, and objectives.

Gather and preserve evidence, search crime scene, take photographs, fingerprints, sketch diagrams, talk with witnesses and suspects, and document information; transport, secure, prepare, and analyze evidence by following proper evidentiary procedure.

Develop case files and maintain case logs and reports; document investigative activities in chronological order to develop and formulate facts and leads, establish patterns and trends, determine motives, and support enforcement actions; utilize information to write affidavits, request search and arrest warrants, and develop final case reports prior to initiating criminal prosecution.

Perform surveillance and/or covert activities by visually observing and recording information utilizing video cameras, taking photographs, using wireless electronic audio equipment, or personally conducting transactions with suspects to gather evidence, develop leads, and establish probable cause.

Prepare, obtain, and execute legal documents such as affidavits, search warrants, arrest warrants, and subpoenas to continue the criminal justice process and criminal prosecution.

Prepare investigative reports encompassing all events and facts pertaining to the case in chronological order; outline violations committed, documentation of evidence, link charts, statements obtained from witnesses and cooperating individuals, statement of facts, and the investigator’s final opinion; provide testimony in a court of law.

Maintain various reports such as daily activity reports, case summaries, arrest reports, buy fund reports, expense reports, and vehicle reports; utilize information to develop statistical data, individual performance appraisals, and to substantiate program budget expenditures.

Conduct training programs regarding agency services, specialized functions, and/or programs to other law enforcement agencies, State and local government officials, the public, or community groups to develop understanding and awareness.

Incumbents are assigned responsibility for investigative assignments or functions within an enforcement area (e.g., task force, general investigations unit). Positions at this level receive general supervision from a Supervising Investigator. Work is reviewed through case reports, activity reports, meetings and as the need arises. Assignments are performed independently or require providing direction to lower-level investigators assigned to the case.

Conduct the more complex or difficult investigative assignments that may involve cases of a high profile or sensitive nature, involving multiple criminal violations and/or suspects, and which require specialized knowledge in areas such as polygraph examination, intelligence gathering, drug trafficking and/or manufacture, homicide investigation, etc. This is the journey level class in the series.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Other Qualifications

This class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Knowledge of: federal regulations governing drug enforcement, laws of arrest, rules of evidence, search and seizure, confiscation of stolen property, legal rights of citizens and court procedures; interviewing and interrogation techniques.

Ability to: establish and maintain effective courteous working relationships; secure facts by personal contact, observation, and checking of records; obtain and serve legal documents such as arrest warrants, subpoenas, and affidavits; read and interpret court orders, legal documents, complaints, or judgments.

Recruiter Contact Information: Victoria Sheehan - [email protected]

Benefits

Benefits include:

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

***State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Supplemental Questions

Do you have any of the following?

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, police science, psychology, business administration, or closely related field and three years of criminal investigative or law enforcement experience involving standard investigative and enforcement techniques utilized to enforce federal and State laws, preparation of detailed investigative reports, and implementation of agency program goals and objectives. Work experience may be obtained in a law enforcement, investigative, or comparable setting.
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and five years of experience as described above.
One year of experience as a Criminal Investigator 2 in Nevada State service.
An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
None of the above.

A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?

This position requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

Have you attached your Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Category 2 or higher certificate? Failure to do so will result in the denial of your application.

Positions require work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Can you meet this requirement?

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: State of Nevada (NV)
Address: See Above for Agency Information

See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701
Website: https://nvjobs.nv.gov

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