Corrections Internal Affairs Investigator Lead

Job Posting Title:

Corrections Internal Affairs Investigator Lead

Department:

Metropolitan Detention Center

Location:

100 DEPUTY DEAN MIERA DR SW

Pay:

$69,451.00 - $109,720.00

Close Date:

August 16, 2025

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

The Corrections Internal Affairs Investigator Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating all non-Office of Professional Standards (OPS) investigations and overseeing the staff disciplinary process. Draft discipline for OPS incidents and tracking OPS timelines in addition to managing non-OPS investigations. Ensure that all processes are executed within specified timelines, while maintaining compliance with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and MDC policies. Draft official documentation related to staff discipline, coaching, and performance improvement, working closely with Correctional Leadership to ensure accountability measures and investigations align with MDC's standards and legal requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the lead for all non-Office of Professional Standards (OPS) investigations, including staff misconduct, performance issues, and policy violations.
• Apply appropriate and ethical investigative methods, including interviews and, when necessary, forensic techniques, to gather relevant facts.
• Conduct thorough and impartial investigations, ensuring adherence to MDC procedures and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Ensure investigations are comprehensive, objective, and completed within established timelines.
• Compile detailed investigation reports, including findings, recommendations, and necessary actions to be taken.
• Draft and recommend appropriate disciplinary actions for staff involved in both Non-OPS and OPS incidents, ensuring that actions align with MDC policies, the CBA, and legal standards.
• Work with leadership to prepare necessary documentation for both Non-OPS and OPS-related disciplinary actions, including written warnings, suspensions, and terminations.
• Monitor and track the timelines of both Non-OPS and OPS investigations to ensure that all steps of the process are completed within specified time frames.
• Provide regular updates to OPS leadership and the Corrections Administrative Major on the status of Non-OPS and OPS cases, ensuring timely completion of investigations.
• Lead and coordinate the disciplinary process for MDC staff, ensuring compliance with established timelines for investigations, hearings, and resolutions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all disciplinary actions, including warnings, suspensions, terminations, and corrective measures.
• Ensure all disciplinary actions are consistent with MDC policies, state and federal regulations, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Prepare official documentation related to staff discipline, such as written warnings, performance improvement plans, final decision memos, and coaching summaries.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure all documentation is thorough, clear, and legally compliant.
• Ensure that documentation supports the disciplinary process and provides a defensible record of actions taken.
• Handle all matters related to employee discipline, coaching, investigations, and performance improvement with discretion, maintaining confidentiality in all communications and documentation.
• Ensure that all staff members are treated fairly and that investigations are conducted with sensitivity and respect.
• Incumbent(s) in this classification may handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.  
• Any one position may not include all duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent performing the essential duties listed above.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 

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