SUPERVISOR OF INVESTIGATIONS CHILD PROTECTION
Career Family: SUPERVISOR
New Jersey treats Supervisor of Investigations Child Protection as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
The spec names a master's degree, but it leaves the door open to substitute experience for the degree. The FY 2027 range lands between $95,955 and $141,386.
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The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction of a Chief of Investigations or other supervisory official in the Department of Children and Families, plans, organizes, assigns and supervises the day to day operations of an office of investigators involved in investigating on site, out of home civil child abuse/neglect allegations; does other related duties.
Examples of work
Supervises the work activities of the investigative office, assigns and reviews work of a staff of investigative supervisors. Supervises the investigation of highly sensitive and specialized complex cases involving investigtions on site, out of home civil child abuse/neglect allegations. Develops and implements procedural formats for the effective and thorough investigation of the most serious alleged violations identifying unbiased methodology and performance expectations. Identifies operational, administrative, and enforcement needs of the staff. Monitors the coordination of investigative efforts of staff with those of other State, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies. Assigns and supervises the interviewing of witnesses to obtain comprehensive supporting documentation relative to the allegations. Acts as a witness for the State before Grand Juries, courts of law, administrative hearings or other judicial bodies as required. Reviews reports submitted by investigative staff. Supervises the review and analysis of information contained in records and documents maintained by individuals, business, financial or government agencies to determine departure from acceptable practices. Coordinates investigative activities to secure, preserve and record evidence which may include the use of cameras, radios or other investigative equipment. Confers with a Deputy Attorney General regarding the issuance of an administrative search warrant or subpoena. Assigns and supervises the personal delivery of legal notices to effect proper service of process. Supervises the training of staff personnel. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the firing, hiring, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. Reviews drafts of Notices of Prosecution and Orders to Show Cause for completeness of supporting documentation and accuracy of alleged violations and processes them for management staff and agency approval. Prepares and supervises the preparation of correspondence. Supervises the maintenance of a case management system to monitor the status of cases and hearings. Represents the department or agency in conferences with officials, employees and representatives of regulated organizations and the public to resolve complaints. Participates in settlement conferences and Notices of Prosecution and Orders to Show Cause; prepares staff position for managerial review and approval. Makes final determinations on the transmittal to appropriate units/agencies of comprehensive investigative reports and evidence prepared as a result of alleged violations or abuse/neglect. Maintains liaison and cooperative working relationships with others who are involved in the work of the unit. Supervises the preparation of necessary documents and scheduling of court workload to ensure assessed penalties are reduced to judgment. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
License
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of legal terminology used in the course of investigative work. Knowledge of investigative methods and interview techniques. Knowledge of the types of conduct that would legally constitute negligence, abuse/neglect, or willful misconduct under the regulatory enforcement of the assigned department. Knowledge of the methods used to research and obtain background data. Knowledge of legal documents such as subpoenas, affidavits and warrants and the procedures for requesting, obtaining and executing them. Knowledge of legal standards for what constitutes bribery including knowledge of relevant statutes. Knowledge of supervisory techniques. Ability to gather and analyze information from investigations. Ability to review and evaluate reports. Ability to provide testimony as a witness for the State, under oath, at administrative hearings or in court. Ability to prepare reports of investigations, studies and surveys containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Ability to interpret and apply the New Jersey statutes, laws, regulations, standards and policies governing the procedures for regulatory control and compliance with civil, administrative, criminal, and institutional abuse/neglect. Ability to maintain records and files. Ability to conduct and supervise the conduct of interviews and investigations. Ability to provide assignments and instructions to investigative staff and supervise their work performance. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Nine (9) years of professional office and/or field experience conducting investigations, collecting evidence, and preparing investigative reports involving high risk child abuse and/or neglect or other problematic situations involving services to clients with social, emotional, psychological or other behavioral problems, or as a police officer performing criminal follow-up investigations (not preliminary investigations), one (1) year of which shall have been supervisory experience. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, one (1) year of which shall have been supervisory experience. OR Possession of a master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Divinity or other related behavioral science area; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, one (1) year of which shall have been supervisory experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.