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Field Investigator

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania Salary
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025

THE POSITION

Are you an organized individual with strong attention to detail? Do you want to use your investigative skills to help prepare reentrants as they transition back into the community? The Department of Corrections (DOC), Community Corrections Center is seeking a Field Investigator. This is a rewarding public service career that supports the successful reintegration of our inmates. Apply today and make a lasting difference!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Field Investigator, you will help facilitate the smooth transition of reentrants back into their home communities. You will maintain furlough certification, conduct criminal record checks on furlough sponsors, and r eview reentrant furlough requests. This role analyzes information used to submit written reports, make recommendations, and identify concerns with furlough considerations. In addition, you will prepare investigative correspondence to judges, maintain case files, and document suspicious and non-compliant situations.

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 hours per 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 with approval, once your training period has been completed. 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 Pittsburgh.
  • 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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; o r
  • 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.
  • Veterans :

  • 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.employment.pa.gov / Additional Info / Pages / default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
  • 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.

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