SUPERVISING INVESTIGATOR LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY SPECIALIZED CREDENTIALS
Specialized Credentials
Supervising Investigator Law and Public Safety Specialized Credentials is non-competitive, meaning the state checks your education and experience against the spec instead of ranking you on a test.
On paper it calls for a doctoral degree, though the specification lets enough relevant experience stand in for the degree, and a valid NJ driver's license is required on top of that. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $95,955 to $141,386, and state payroll currently lists about 64 people in the title, most of them at Law and Public Safety.
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Supervising Investigator Law and Public Safety Specialized Credentials appears on the State payroll at 2 departments, most of them at Department of Law & Public Safety.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Law & Public Safety | 63 |
| Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness | 1 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 64 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $123,437. The agencies employing the most are:
- Law and Public Safety (63)
- Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (1)
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 direction of a Chief Investigator or other supervisory official in the Department of Law and Public Safety, plans, organizes, and supervises investigative teams or specially credentialed investigators conducting indepth regulatory and administrative audits and inspections of licensed premises; reviews records, files, financial statements, and other transactions to determine compliance with rules or regulations governing consumer protection laws; performs other confidential and sensitive civil and regulatory investigative activities or investigations requiring specialized credentials to detect alleged noncompliance with or violations of New Jersey state statutes, administrative codes, or Professional Rules of Conduct, or consumer protection laws; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; performs other related duties as required.
License
Appointee will be required to possess a valid license, certificate, or registration issued by the State of New Jersey to engage in practices relevant to the professional or occupational specialties of the assigned position. 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 required to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of civil and regulatory investigative terminology. Knowledge of civil rights of individuals under investigation. Knowledge of methods and procedures for conducting investigations. Knowledge of surveillance methods and procedures. Knowledge of types of surveillance devices and photographic and video equipment. Knowledge of law enforcement procedures governing document alteration, forgery, theft, embezzlement, and fraud. Knowledge of the type of documents required for litigation and their preparation. Knowledge of methods and techniques of performing covert investigations. Knowledge of methods and techniques of regulatory analysis. Knowledge of the techniques of investigative reporting. Knowledge of procedures for preparing affidavits or sworn testimonies obtained during the course of an investigation. Knowledge of procedures for conducting background checks. Knowledge of procedures for preparing final case disposition of field investigations. Knowledge of procedures governing rules of evidence. Knowledge of principles and techniques of employee supervision. Knowledge of principles of needs assessment. Knowledge of principles of human resource planning. Knowledge of training principles and techniques. Knowledge of employee performance evaluation procedures. Knowledge of principles and techniques of mediation. Knowledge of electronic communications equipment and data base software utilized during the course of an investigation. Knowledge of preparation of detailed investigative reports. Ability to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit. Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations. Ability to implement training programs, policies, and procedures for investigative and regulatory investigative duties and techniques. Ability to resolve problems in the administration or coordination of programs, plans, or projects. Ability to provide testimony in court or other legal forum. Ability to evaluate the reliability and credibility of witnesses' oral or written statements. 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 definition for this title and the examples of work and knowledge, skills, and abilities are for illustrative purposes only. Any one position may not include all of the tasks and KSAs listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties and KSAs which may be required. Plans, organizes, and assigns the work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates. Supervises the investigative casework activities performed by investigative units for the purpose of detecting and enforcing compliance with New Jersey state statutes, administrative codes, rules, regulations, or Professional Rules of Conduct. Supervises regulatory investigations and reported allegations of negligence, incompetence, misrepresentation, unethical conduct, consumer fraud, or misconduct by individuals, organizations, vendors, service providers, or agencies. Supervises investigations of alleged illegal activities. Supervises the collection, cataloging, accountability and security of evidence obtained during the course of an investigation. Recommends redeployment of investigators to meet changing investigative priorities and deadlines. Directs investigations of incidents of improper or incomplete reporting techniques. Supervises investigative units engaged in the examination of corporate and business financial records, documents, or transactions. Provides evidence as a witness or testifies in court or in administrative hearings. Supervises investigative units engaged in the enforcement of compliance with standards, codes, laws, rules, regulations, or court orders. Supervises investigative units engaged in the examination of records, documents, licenses, permits, certificates, or other official material. Supervises investigators engaged in conducting background checks, such as credit history, financial assets, or criminal history. Recommends procedures for initiating corrective action or abatement. Recommends administrative action or fines for noncompliance or violations detected. Advises legal counsel or interested parties of status of investigations. Supervises the monitoring of fair marketing practices of consumer products and services. Supervises implementation of suspension, revocation, confinement, or "stop orders." Supervises procedures for restoration, suspension, or revocation of licenses. Coordinates arrangements for transportation or accommodation of subpoenaed witnesses. Reviews investigative reports for established form, clarity, and administrative sufficiency. Supervises a case management system for investigations. Determines appropriateness of filing charges against alleged perpetrators based on evidence. Determines necessity of searches, inspections, impound orders, subpoenas, or other documents during the course of various investigations. Analyzes evidence for appropriateness and relevance. Mediates the settlement of differences among parties in a dispute. Supervises training programs of subordinates in investigative duties and techniques. Uses various types of electronic communications equipment, photographic equipment, recording devices, and database software for investigative activities. Develops investigative programs and procedures. Monitors efficiency and effectiveness of investigative operations. Instructs staff on policies and procedures. Supervises procurement and control of vehicles, equipment, and supplies. 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 experience in the conduct of civil or criminal investigations related to compliance, enforcement, detection, and surveillance activity, including the preparation of investigative reports, two (2) years of which shall have been in a team leader, or lead investigator capacity. OR Nine (9) years of professional experience in the conduct of investigative administrative audits and/or regulatory examinations of records maintained by businesses and organizations, two (2) years of which shall have been in a team leader, or lead investigator capacity. OR Nine (9) years of professional experience in the conduct of investigations for the government, the military, consumer protection programs, public advocacy organizations, or the public interest, two (2) years of which shall have been in a team leader, or lead investigator capacity. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in a team leader, or lead investigator capacity. OR Possession of a juris doctorate or a master's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, or a related field; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in a team leader, or lead investigator capacity. Completion of a supervised internship field placement of 300 hours in an undergraduate curriculum in Criminal Justice or a related degree program may be substituted for one (1) year of the non-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. The responsibility for ensuring that appointees possess the license, certificate, or registration appropriate to the function and content of the assigned work area rests with the appointing authority and shall be monitored by the Civil Service Commission.