NEW MEXICO STATE PERSONNEL OFFICE invites applications for the position of: Detective and Criminal Investigator-Advanced (PRC #4182) SALARY: $14.68 - $26.11 Hourly $30,534.40 - $54,308.80 Annually OPENING DATE: 05/14/12 CLOSING DATE: 05/28/12 11:59 PM DEPARTMENT: Public Regulation Commission LOCATION: Santa Fe (City) JOB DESCRIPTION: Purpose of Position Position will direct the enforcement of Motor Carrier Act, New Mexico Public Regulation Transportation Rules and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, including conducting field inspections and investigations. Position is responsible for preparing reports, testifying and making recommendations on transportation issues through prepared written and oral testimony in regulatory proceedings. This position is a Pay Band 65. If you have indicated in your application that you have an education higher than a high school diploma or GED, you must attach a copy of your official/unofficial transcript(s), visibly marked with the Degree Awarded/Conferred and the Date Awarded/Conferred, and include it with your application. Your application WILL NOT be considered for further review if you have failed to provide this information. The experience certified will be confirmed. Please ensure that your stated experience can be crossed referenced on your application in order to remain eligible. Your application WILL NOT be considered for further review if you have failed to accurately identify your years of experience relevant to the purpose of this position. If this advertisement requires a license, certificate and/or registration, you must include this information in the Certificates and Licenses section of your NeoGov application. Failure to include this information will result in an incomplete application.
Occupation Description Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of Federal, State, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes. Nature of Work Detectives and criminal investigators gather facts and collect evidence for criminal cases. Some are assigned to inter agency task forces to combat specific types of crime. They conduct interviews, examine records, observe the activities of suspects, and participate in raids or arrests. Detectives usually specialize in investigating one type of violation, such as homicide or fraud. They are assigned cases on a rotating basis and work on them until an arrest and conviction is made or until the case is dropped. They provide assistance in criminal and civil liability cases, insurance claims and fraud cases, child custody and protection cases, missing-persons cases, and premarital screening. They are sometimes hired to investigate individuals to prove or disprove infidelity. Detectives and criminal investigators also perform various other types of surveillance or searches. To verify facts, such as an individual's income or place of employment, they may make phone calls or visit a subject's workplace. In other cases, especially those involving missing persons and background checks, investigators interview people to gather as much information as possible about an individual. Sometimes investigators perform work that must be undercover in order to get information or to observe a subject inconspicuously. Most detectives and investigators are trained to perform physical surveillance, which may be high tech or low tech. They may observe a site, such as the home of a subject, from an inconspicuous location or a vehicle. Using photographic and video cameras, binoculars, cell phones, and GPS systems, detectives gather information on an individual. Surveillance can be time consuming. The duties of detectives and criminal investigators change depending on the needs of their clients. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Employees in this Role direct investigations/criminal analyses and train staff in investigating procedures, interrogation, and criminal analysis; review case/project activities and recommend analytical methods on individual cases; conduct tactical analysis of complex criminal cases and organize large amounts of diverse information into concise analytical form; create charts, graphs, and spreadsheets to characterize criminal activities and determine appropriate methods of analysis; provide criminal strategic analysis and recommend actions based on findings; maintain constant contact with law enforcement community; conduct research on criminal activities; and disseminate criminal information to support investigative operations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Science or other related field and two (2) years of experience in law enforcement, criminal, white collar and/or fraud investigations. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or
direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Employment Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Employment is subject to a background investigation and conditional pending results. Statutory Requirements: N/A Knowledge and Skills Knowledge Law and Government Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Public Safety and Security Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. Psychology Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Clerical Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. Mathematics Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. Computers and Electronics Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. Education and Training Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. Customer and Personal Service Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Skills Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively. Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Persuasion Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage field investigation/inspections that require bending, stopping, standing in various environments. Extensive in state travel is required and occasional overtime. Conditions of Employment: Working Conditions for individual positions in this classification will vary based on each agency s utilization, essential functions, and the recruitment needs at the time a vacancy is posted. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Must possess a valid drivers license. Default FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. FLSA status may be determined to be different at the agency level based on the agency s utilization of the position. Bargaining Unit: This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to. Agency Contact Information:
Rene Kepler, (505) 827-4324 or email: Renes.Kepler@state.nm.us Link to Agency: www.nmprc.state.nm.us/ Applicant Help/How to Apply: www.spo.state.nm.us/state_employment.aspx www.applicant.support APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.spo.state.nm.us 2600 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, NM 87505 Job #2012-02859 DETECTIVE AND CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR-ADVANCED (PRC #4182) AS