Investigator II

The Investigator II in the East Section will be responsible for traveling to several different counties within
their region of responsibility, while living within their region and assisting in training of School Resource
Officers throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The ideal candidate shall have proficient verbal and written
communication skills, due to interacting with school Superintendents, Principals, students and elected
governmental officials. As well through compiling state mandated risk assessments utilizing an assessment tool
as mandated in the Kentucky Revised Statues.

Whoever is selected must live in Region 7. The OSSSM Region 7 consists of the following
counties: Boyle, Clark, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, or Lincoln counties; or an adjacent county to the region
(Bourbon, Casey, Estill, Madison, Marion, Mercer, Montgomery, Powell, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Scott, Washington,
or Woodford counties. Their office will be based at their home, and DOCJT will provide a vehicle for travel
to the school district in which they will be responsible. Occasional travel may be required to other locations
within the Commonwealth to assist with training, risk assessments, and to attend to the department's needs.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct compliance audits of schools across the State of Kentucky, Work as liaison between schools and
  law enforcement resources. Answer questions regarding the risk assessment tool mandated by the School Safety
  and Resiliency Act. Utilize the School Safety Risk Assessment mandated by Senate Bill 1 of 2019 as a base
  tool to assess the compliance of schools.
  
• Conduct and assist in training sessions for School Resource Officers, district staff, school classes and outside groups.
  
• Organizes, coordinates, reviews and inspects documentation received from schools during assessment, and LE agencies that reference Emergency Operating Procedures for schools.
  
• Interviews witnesses and conducts sensitive complex investigations involving Peace Officer or client agency.
  
• Assist is the review of records and reports.
  
• Other duties as required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Prior law enforcement experience is a prerequisite.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Organizational skills and ability to work independently.
  
• Knowledge of the use of computer technology, e.g., Microsoft Word, Outlook, Apple products – iPad.

Additional / Supplemental Information:

• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
  
• May be required to carry and/or use a firearm.
  
• Frequently communicate in person or by other means of technology.
  
• Spend a major portion of time using a computer.
  
• Travel required (state vehicle provided).

DOCJT offers great EMPLOYEE benefits package, including:

• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
  
• Overtime and compensatory time
  
• First day coverage health insurance with optional health reimbursement account
  
• State-paid life insurance with options for additional self and family coverage.
  
• Retirement (If not previously retired from KPPA)
  
• Wellness incentives program
  
• Training and career development opportunities
  
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)

A background check is required. The final job offer is contingent upon successfully completing a background
investigation.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to
other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.
If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for
additional information.