SUPERVISORY CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Department of Corrections is seeking to fill a Supervisory Criminal Investigator 1 in Las Vegas. The position is within the Office of the Inspector General. This position will be overseeing a team of investigators assigned to the Department’s Community Transition Program of monitoring approved offenders assigned. Under the direction of the Inspector General this full time Supervisory Criminal Investigator position will be responsible for oversight case and task management of subordinate and support staff; oversight and management of cases, interact and exchange information with various state and federal law enforcement organizations; preparing cases for presentation at hearing or in court.
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.

Essential Qualifications

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 four years of criminal investigative and 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 six years of investigative experience as described above; OR two years of experience as a Criminal Investigator III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

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 perform the full range of duties described above. In addition, under the direction of the Inspector General, incumbents supervise the activities of criminal investigators in the Department of Corrections through the review of investigative reports and forms, case assignments, and activities. Ensure reports and forms are completed accurately, within established time frames and conform to established policy and procedure.

Perform specialized investigations dealing with sensitive, high profile or difficult case assignments, requiring a detailed knowledge of federal and State law, department policy and procedure, functions of other law enforcement agencies, and the judicial system.

Implement training programs for investigative staff based on needs assessment, such as weapon qualification, the Field Training Officers Program, new recruit training, and requests from state and local enforcement agencies and the community.

The Supervisory Criminal Investigator is distinguished from lower-level criminal investigators by: the development, implementation, and interpretation of policy and procedures, goals and objectives; monitoring existing budget and forecasting future needs of the field office or section; maintaining the case management system; compiling and preparing agency and federal task force reports; inspecting staff vehicles and equipment; functioning as an agencyrepresentative; and conducting liaison activities with local law enforcement agencies, the judicial system and the surrounding community.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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.

Thorough knowledge of: laws of arrest, rules of evidence, rights of citizens, search and seizure, court procedures and general law enforcement.

Knowledge of: record keeping practices and procedures regarding the storage and retrieval of investigative reports and cooperating individual files.

Ability to: train and instruct others in the proper performance of their duties, the use of specialized equipment, self-defense and deadly force; gain the respect of others; negotiate and formulate complaint resolution; explain methods and requirements for compliance with agency policy.

Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley - q.ashley@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

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

Closing Date/Time: 3/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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