SENIOR INVESTIGATOR PAROLE AND SECURED FACILITIES
In New Jersey, Senior Investigator Parole and Secured Facilities is filled through the competitive process: candidates take a civil service exam and are hired off a ranked list, not picked at will.
The stated bar is a bachelor's degree, but candidates can swap in added experience for the diploma, and a valid NJ driver's license is required on top of that. The FY 2027 range lands between $99,274 and $155,513, and state payroll currently lists about 75 people in the title, most of them at Corrections.
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Senior Investigator Parole and Secured Facilities appears on the State payroll at 3 departments, most of them at Department of Corrections.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Corrections | 62 |
| New Jersey State Parole Board | 7 |
| Juvenile Justice Commission | 6 |
Where this title is used
Senior Investigator Parole and Secured Facilities is a common title, so it is used in both State and local service. The local side is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, which set their own pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule.
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Who employs this title
State payroll records show 75 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $126,235. The agencies employing the most are:
- Corrections (62)
- State Parole Board (7)
- Juvenile Justice Commission (6)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
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 the limited supervision of a supervisory officer responsible for internal affairs investigations in a state department, institution or agency, or in a local government agency for adult correctional or juvenile treatment facilities or county correctional facilities; or other investigations involving parolees and the facilities/contractors providing services to parolees, assists in overseeing investigations of alleged criminal activities and disciplinary charges at the institutions, satellite units of the institutions and at facilities/vendors providing services to the employing agency; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Exercises all powers and rights of enforcement to function as a law enforcement officer for the detection, apprehension, arrest, custody and prosecution of offenders against the law. Participates in the training and oversight of entry level Investigators. May take the lead over lower level Investigators. Conducts investigations of alleged criminal acts and administrative violations committed by staff, inmates and visitors to secured facilities. When assigned to parole, conducts investigations involving parolees, the public, vendors, or staff misconduct. When assigned to parole, conducts pre-release and other special investigations. Conducts investigations of complaints filed by staff, inmates, parolees, visitors, vendors and the public. Obtains, secures, preserves and processes evidence. Apprehends and processes suspects; places parole violators and other offenders under arrest. Prepares formal records and statements covering all phases of each assigned investigation. Answers inquiries in person, by telephone or by correspondence according to established procedures. Maintains contact with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Interviews and investigates persons who are charged with indictable and administrative offenses. May testify as a witness before formal hearings, Grand Juries, Courts of Law, administrative hearings or other judicial bodies. Compiles materials for hearings. As a lead worker may provide assignments, instruction and guidance to entry level Investigators and coordinates their work activities. Interacts with other law enforcement agencies in the search, apprehension and arrest of offenders and escapees. Compiles reports and materials to substantiate an arrest. Gathers intelligence and compiles and evaluates information pertaining to adult inmate or juvenile groups, criminal activities, employees and civilians visiting New Jersey secured facilities. Compiles information and prepares investigative and statistical reports during official duties. Carries a firearm and other restraint/defense equipment while performing duties, or off duty, is responsible for the care, use and security of firearms and equipment. Prepares clear, sound, accurate and informative investigative, statistical and other reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Attends continuing training programs and seminars relating to the court, the Department of assignment, criminal correction or parole law, rules, regulations and procedures. Oversees the establishment and maintenance of the records and files necessary for each case and investigation. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
License
Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of interview techniques. Knowledge of the procedures, techniques and precautions used to conduct investigations of criminal nature. Knowledge of the care, use and security of firearms and other restraint/defense equipment. Knowledge of the regulations and standards of the Department. Knowledge of the economic, social and other problems of persons subject to the authority of law enforcement officers. Knowledge of the disciplinary program of the Department Ability to carry a weapon while on duty. Ability to provide assignments, instruction and guidance to staff and oversee their work performance. Ability to conduct routine, special and confidential investigations. Ability to organize assigned field and office work, analyze problems and develop appropriate work methods. Ability to be proficient in the care, use and security of firearms and other restraint/defense equipment. Ability to function as a peace officer for the detection, arrest and conviction of offenders. Ability to prepare accurate and thorough reports of investigations. Ability to read, interpret and apply the laws and regulations affecting investigative activities. Ability to understand and explain the complexities and uses of evidentiary laws and rules. Ability to use specialized equipment. Ability to work under adverse conditions and at any hour of the day. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to prepare correspondence. Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate and informative investigative and other reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Ability to assist in preparing cases for trial or hearings. Ability to act as a witness in court or at formal hearings and provide testimony under oath. Ability to keep current in department policies and procedures and criminal correctional or parole law and court procedures by attending continuing training programs and seminars. Ability to establish and maintain essential records and files. Ability to learn how 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 and 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 if they can perform the 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 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. Six (6) years of professional experience in either: (A) the custodial field which shall have included investigations of violations of rules, regulations, standards, and laws by adult inmates, juveniles and/or employees working within a secured facility or (B) in parole casework. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional 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. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Appointees will be required to satisfactorily complete the basic course for Investigators at the Division of Criminal Justice Training Academy if they have not already done so. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 2A: 154-4, investigators working in secured facilities are empowered to act as peace officers. As such, they must have completed basic police training conducted by the Police Training Commission. Appointees to this position must successfully qualify semi-annually in the use of firearms. The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required operator's license commensurate with the class and type of vehicle, equipment, or watercraft they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.