Corrections Professional Responsibility Investigator

Posting number: 2026-00226E

Department: Corrections

Division: Corrections

Job classification: Corrections Professional Responsibility Investigator

Posting type: Open

Categories: Law Enforcement

Summary

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. These applicants will be disqualified from consideration. The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected. Education and work experience fields must be completed, regardless of the presence of an attached resume.

Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the Minimum Requirements for this position as noted in the Job Description. We encourage all applicants to provide a comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification, licensing, and employment history. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application.

For questions regarding this posting, please contact Sherry Christman, Human Resources Analyst at schristman@norcopa.gov or 610-829-6382.

Equal Employment Opportunities – It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.

Examples of duties

GENERAL PURPOSE
The Corrections Professional Responsibility Investigator position is responsible for the provision of investigations for both internal and external operations related to the Department of Corrections.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position reports directly to the Director of Corrections

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION
Investigates all major incidents at Department of Corrections facilities as well as serious allegations against staff, civil complaints, internal affairs matters, and other matters at the discretion of the Director of Corrections. (Employee incidents that do not involve inmates such as discrimination claims, harassment, workplace violence, bullying, staff on staff conflict, etc., will be handled by the Department of Human Resources.)

Provides the Director of Corrections, and appropriate staff, with all facts and information gathered during each investigated incident. Reports will include existing weaknesses noted. The Director of Corrections will recommend and/or determine the appropriate disciplinary action to be taken, if any.

Reviews facility incident reports as needed/requested, and advises the Director of Corrections and Public Safety Administrator of any incidents, trends, or noteworthy occurrences which need further investigation. This may include criminal or civil liabilities, incidents/occurrences which are controversial, or are unusual to the point they require the Director of Corrections’ attention.

Receives complaints and analyzes facts involved to determine the course and scope of investigations of suspected violations of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, the Department of Corrections’ Code of Ethics, or the agency’s Code of Conduct. Prepares comprehensive reports of findings.

Prepares and files background investigations on applicants for hire in the Department of Corrections. Coordinates, examines, and evaluates fingerprints and N.C.I.C.

Collects, evaluates, and develops evidence. Prepares for presentation to prosecuting officials.

Prepares and files search warrants and affidavits for criminal arrest.

Conducts independent, complex, and department-wide administrative investigations of staff, inmates, contract vendors, pre-release residents, Northampton County employees, private citizens, and inmates’ v