CHIEF INSPECTOR OFFICE OF INSPECTIONS (DOC)
Cranston, RI Cranston, RI $122,290 - $139,253 a year $122,290 - $139,253 a year 5 days ago 5 days ago 5 days ago Class Definition GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
To be responsible for ensuring the professional integrity and proper conduct of the Department of Corrections and its personnel through surveys and investigations into incidents, operational activities and administrative practices; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the administrative direction of the Director with wide latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement; work is reviewed through reports and conferences for conformance to guidelines, law and relevant court decisions.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Plans, organizes, coordinates and supervises the work of staff members assigned to assist on a project by project basis.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed To be responsible for ensuring the professional integrity and proper conduct of the Department of Corrections and its personnel through surveys and investigations into incidents, operational activities and administrative practices.
To determine the need for and methodology of surveys and investigations of the various correctional operations.
To direct the actual conduct of surveys and investigations and insure that all necessary information is obtained.
To review the information obtained and determine whether laws or policies have been violated.
To prepare reports on the findings of surveys and investigations and to make recommendations in regard to corrective measures.
To monitor the corrective measures prescribed in response to deficiencies discovered in various investigations.
To investigate the circumstances surrounding escapes and escape attempts.
To investigate charges against correctional personnel and to assist local police in such investigations.
To coordinate investigations with departmental officials, criminal justice agencies and governmental administrators as necessary.
To testify at hearings and at criminal proceedings and to give expert testimony relative to investigations.
To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:
A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques pertaining to rehabilitative and correctional services; a thorough knowledge of laws, policies, procedures and court decisions relating to the provision of rehabilitative and correctional services; a thorough knowledge of the techniques and methodologies utilized in conducting investigations and surveys, and the skill to properly perform such investigations and surveys; a working knowledge of the procedures and rules governing conduct of administrative and criminal investigations; the ability to interview witnesses, examine physical evidence and to critically interpret such statements and evidence; the ability to prepare written reports detailing findings and recommendations; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental, criminal justice and other officials; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND
Experience:
Education:
Such as may have been gained through:
graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in law enforcement or criminal justice; and
Experience:
Such as may have been gained through:
employment in a responsible administrative position in a public or private agency involving law enforcement, security or investigative activities.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
At the time of appointment, must have completed one of the following:
1.
The Rhode Island Department of Corrections Training Academy Program for Correctional Officers 2.
An equivalent State or Federal Corrections Training Academy Program 3.
A Correctional Academy certified by the Rhode Island Police Officers Commission on Standards and Training (P.
O.
S.
T.
) 4.
A state or municipal police academy 5.
A Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy Supplemental Information Within the Department of Corrections (DOC), to be responsible for ensuring the professional integrity and proper conduct of the Department of Corrections and its personnel through surveys and investigations into incidents, operational activities, and administrative practices; and to do related work as required.
To supervise, direct and coordinate the investigatory duties of the Special Investigation Unit within the department.
To supervise, direct and coordinate the investigatory duties of the Office of Inspections within the department.
To act as the law enforcement liaison with all local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies on criminal and investigatory matters.
To ensure that Security Risk Groups (SRG's) are properly identified, documented, classified and reviewed.
To determine the need for and methodology of surveys and investigations of the various correctional operations.
To direct the actual conduct of surveys and investigations and ensure that all necessary information is obtained.
To review the information obtained and determine whether laws or policies have been violated.
To prepare reports on the findings of surveys and investigations to present those investigations and findings in the appropriate forum.
To monitor the corrective measures prescribed in response to deficiencies discovered in various investigations.
To investigate the circumstances surrounding escapes and escape attempts.
To investigate charges against correctional personnel and to assist state/local police in such investigations.
To coordinate investigations with departmental officials, criminal justice agencies and governmental administrators as necessary.
To testify at hearings and at criminal proceedings and to give expert testimony relative to investigations.
To conduct and supervise investigations that fall within the guidelines of the Prison Rape Elimination Act to ensure all standards and guidelines are followed.
To complete pre-employment and post-employment background investigations on prospective staff as well as current staff.
To conduct all post-employment background investigations on current staff to comply with the standards in the Prison Rape Elimination Act.
To conduct courses for the department at pre-service and in-service training for departmental employees.
To review and approve all written investigative reports completed by the Office of Inspection and the Special Investigations Unit.
To do related work as required.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
To be responsible for ensuring the professional integrity and proper conduct of the Department of Corrections and its personnel through surveys and investigations into incidents, operational activities and administrative practices; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the administrative direction of the Director with wide latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement; work is reviewed through reports and conferences for conformance to guidelines, law and relevant court decisions.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Plans, organizes, coordinates and supervises the work of staff members assigned to assist on a project by project basis.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed To be responsible for ensuring the professional integrity and proper conduct of the Department of Corrections and its personnel through surveys and investigations into incidents, operational activities and administrative practices.
To determine the need for and methodology of surveys and investigations of the various correctional operations.
To direct the actual conduct of surveys and investigations and insure that all necessary information is obtained.
To review the information obtained and determine whether laws or policies have been violated.
To prepare reports on the findings of surveys and investigations and to make recommendations in regard to corrective measures.
To monitor the corrective measures prescribed in response to deficiencies discovered in various investigations.
To investigate the circumstances surrounding escapes and escape attempts.
To investigate charges against correctional personnel and to assist local police in such investigations.
To coordinate investigations with departmental officials, criminal justice agencies and governmental administrators as necessary.
To testify at hearings and at criminal proceedings and to give expert testimony relative to investigations.
To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:
A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques pertaining to rehabilitative and correctional services; a thorough knowledge of laws, policies, procedures and court decisions relating to the provision of rehabilitative and correctional services; a thorough knowledge of the techniques and methodologies utilized in conducting investigations and surveys, and the skill to properly perform such investigations and surveys; a working knowledge of the procedures and rules governing conduct of administrative and criminal investigations; the ability to interview witnesses, examine physical evidence and to critically interpret such statements and evidence; the ability to prepare written reports detailing findings and recommendations; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental, criminal justice and other officials; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND
Experience:
Education:
Such as may have been gained through:
graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in law enforcement or criminal justice; and
Experience:
Such as may have been gained through:
employment in a responsible administrative position in a public or private agency involving law enforcement, security or investigative activities.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
At the time of appointment, must have completed one of the following:
1.
The Rhode Island Department of Corrections Training Academy Program for Correctional Officers 2.
An equivalent State or Federal Corrections Training Academy Program 3.
A Correctional Academy certified by the Rhode Island Police Officers Commission on Standards and Training (P.
O.
S.
T.
) 4.
A state or municipal police academy 5.
A Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy Supplemental Information Within the Department of Corrections (DOC), to be responsible for ensuring the professional integrity and proper conduct of the Department of Corrections and its personnel through surveys and investigations into incidents, operational activities, and administrative practices; and to do related work as required.
To supervise, direct and coordinate the investigatory duties of the Special Investigation Unit within the department.
To supervise, direct and coordinate the investigatory duties of the Office of Inspections within the department.
To act as the law enforcement liaison with all local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies on criminal and investigatory matters.
To ensure that Security Risk Groups (SRG's) are properly identified, documented, classified and reviewed.
To determine the need for and methodology of surveys and investigations of the various correctional operations.
To direct the actual conduct of surveys and investigations and ensure that all necessary information is obtained.
To review the information obtained and determine whether laws or policies have been violated.
To prepare reports on the findings of surveys and investigations to present those investigations and findings in the appropriate forum.
To monitor the corrective measures prescribed in response to deficiencies discovered in various investigations.
To investigate the circumstances surrounding escapes and escape attempts.
To investigate charges against correctional personnel and to assist state/local police in such investigations.
To coordinate investigations with departmental officials, criminal justice agencies and governmental administrators as necessary.
To testify at hearings and at criminal proceedings and to give expert testimony relative to investigations.
To conduct and supervise investigations that fall within the guidelines of the Prison Rape Elimination Act to ensure all standards and guidelines are followed.
To complete pre-employment and post-employment background investigations on prospective staff as well as current staff.
To conduct all post-employment background investigations on current staff to comply with the standards in the Prison Rape Elimination Act.
To conduct courses for the department at pre-service and in-service training for departmental employees.
To review and approve all written investigative reports completed by the Office of Inspection and the Special Investigations Unit.
To do related work as required.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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