Corrections Investigative Officer 12 / Specialist 13 (PREA Investigative Specialist)

THIS POSITION IS AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING REGION/AREA: REGION 1: BARAGA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, MARQUETTE BRANCH PRISON, ALGER CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, NEWBERRY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, CHIPPEWA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, KINROSS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) is committed to maintaining safe correctional facilities and to prevent sexual abuse and harassment in correctional facilities. This position functions as one of five regional Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Specialists in the PREA Investigations Unit. As the PREA Specialist for a specific region, this position maintains the integrity and professional excellence of MDOC’s PREA program ensuring timely and thorough investigations of allegations of employee and prisoner sexual abuse and sexual harassment. This position provides training and guidance to PREA coordinators and supervisory staff. This position conducts highly complex investigations of alleged PREA violations in all areas within the region. View the job specification for the Corrections Investigative Officer-A (12) here. View the job specification for the Corrections Investigative Specialist-2 (13) here . View the position descriptio n for the Corrections Investigative Officer-A (12) here. View the position descriptio n for the Corrections Investigative Specialist-2 (13) here . The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer. MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here . Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. Experience Corrections Investigative Officer 12 Three years of experience conducting either broad-based criminal investigations or employee disciplinary investigations equivalent to a Corrections Investigative Officer, including one year equivalent to a Corrections Investigative Officer P11. Corrections Investigative Specialist 13 Four years of experience conducting either broad-based criminal investigations or employee disciplinary investigations, including two years equivalent to a Corrections Investigative Officer P11 or one year equivalent to a Corrections Investigative Officer 12. Alternate Education and Experience Corrections Investigative Specialist 13 Education typically acquired through the completion of high school and six years of experience conducting broad-based criminal investigations or employee disciplinary investigations; OR five years of experience as a Corrections Shift Supervisor 13, or Corrections Security Inspector 13 may be substituted for the education and experience requirements. OR Possession of a bachelor’s degree and three years of experience as a Corrections Shift Supervisor 13, or Corrections Security Inspector 13 may be substituted for the experience requirement. Knowledge of PREA standards. Knowledge of investigative methods and techniques. Ability to conduct investigations and analyze findings in conjunction with applicable policies and procedures. Knowledge of interviewing techniques and ability to effectively interview with probative methods. Knowledge of report writing methods and procedures and the ability to prepare detailed reports of findings. Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Word and the ability to type. Possess analytical skills and the ability to observe critically and determine appropriate course of action. Knowledge of laws, statutes, contracts, policies, and procedures related to work. Knowledge of record keeping systems. Ability to maintain records, prepare reports, and correspondence related to the work. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Possess interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with others. Goal and task oriented and self-motivated and ability to work Independently. Ability to provide testimony in court and administrative hearings **Please attach a cover letter and resume. Failure to do so may result in you being screened out of the interview process. Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications Positions in this class are test-designated and subject to pre-appointment and random-selection drug and alcohol testing. Willingness to submit to a thorough background investigation. <p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0; color: inherit; te