WSCJTC - Investigator 3 - Certification Bureau

Posting number: 2026-05247

Department: Criminal Justice Training Commission

Job classification: INVESTIGATOR 3

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Administration, Legal, Public Relations, Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Investigative, Professional, Customer Service, Attorney, Public Records, Research, Criminology, Business, Communications, Community and Social Services, Audit

Summary

The salary listed does not include the additional 5% premium granted to all King County employees.
The Opportunity: 
The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) is committed to enhancing peace officer and corrections officer accountability as well as public trust and confidence in the criminal justice system.  The Certification Bureau plays a vital role in reviewing misconduct to ensure violations of the statutory rules are applied in a fair and consistent manner in cases involving misconduct and forwarding cases to the Attorney General's Office for review and possible decertification. In order to assist in these efforts, WSCJTC is recruiting an experienced investigator who is well versed in interview techniques and report writing to join our investigative team. This position will be responsible for coordinating with Washington State police and corrections agencies in order to review complete internal investigations.  In addition, the incumbent will conduct administrative investigations on alleged misconduct of police and corrections officers, WSCJTC employees, contractors, and recruits.

The Salary:
The salary listed does not include the additional 5% premium granted to all King County employees.

The Benefits: 

WSCJTC offers outstanding benefits, choice of state retirement programs including a defined benefit pension plan, advancement opportunities, and flexible/compressed work schedules.
 
At WSCJTC, we value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives
while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

Examples of duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Organize and conduct administrative investigations into alleged peace or corrections officer misconduct.
• Conduct administrative investigations on alleged employees, WSCJTC contractors, and/or recruit misconduct.
• Acquire open-source information and records.
• Request law enforcement documents and other records.
• Securing and analyzing documentary evidence.
• Use of digital voice recording equipment.
• Interviews of employees/officers with Garrity Rights as appropriate.
• Interviews of witnesses.
• Interviews of victims.
• Writing extensive, detailed reports of investigation and supplemental reports.
• Organize significant amounts of information/reports/files/photos/evidence for review by Certification Bureau supervisor and/or managers.
• Assist the Assistant Attorney General with case briefings, filings, and follow-up.
• Testify in administrative hearings and other judicial proceedings when requested.
• Receive and evaluate referrals from law enforcement agencies, government agencies, and community groups on alleged police and/or corrections officer misconduct. 
• Consult with and provide guidance to law enforcement agencies, government agencies, and the Washington State Assistant Attorney General assigned to the WSCJTC Certification Bureau. 
• Recommend to the supervisor, managers, and the Assistant Attorney General a specific course of action and/or strategies to follow during complex administrative investigations. 
• Provide expert opinion and advice as appropriate to a variety of internal and external business partners. 
• Development of training curricula on specialized administrative investigations.
• Presentation of training to law enforcement, corrections, and other groups as requested.
   

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, or a related field - AND -
• At least 3 years’ experience involving complex investigations - OR - 
• At least 5 years’ experience involving complex investigations, to include at least 2 years of investigative experience in criminal and/or administrative investigations. 
• Ability to manage workload with little supervision. 
• Experience conducting investigations, including recorded interviews of suspects/victims/witnesses and report writing. 
• Knowledge regarding the di