Field Investigator

Are you a committed individual with a can-do attitude and a keen eye for detail? The Department of Corrections is on the lookout for a Field Investigator who will play a crucial role in ensuring that individuals transitioning from community corrections centers or contracted facilities reintegrate smoothly into their home communities. This position offers a unique opportunity to embark on a rewarding career that not only impacts the lives of individuals but also contributes to broader societal outcomes. If you are eager to engage in meaningful work that makes a difference, we encourage you to apply today and take the first step toward a fulfilling professional journey.

As a Field Investigator, your primary responsibilities will involve conducting thorough investigations into furlough cases and performing comprehensive criminal background checks on all individuals sponsoring furloughs. In this role, you will be tasked with maintaining detailed case files, drafting written reports, and composing formal correspondence to judges and correctional facilities that includes critical investigative findings. Additionally, you will be responsible for keeping an accurate logbook and reaching out to various agencies to gather information regarding any potential issues related to the re-entrant's furlough application. Your keen observational skills will be essential in identifying areas of concern, and you will be expected to provide valuable insights to your colleagues regarding furlough decisions. Furthermore, it is imperative that you report any unusual, threatening, or non-compliant behaviors or situations that may arise during your investigations, ensuring the safety and integrity of the furlough process.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hour work week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 2 days per week upon successful completion of training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Jenkintown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience in public contact work, including two years of experience in field investigation or law enforcement work; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.