Salary: $7,369.00 - $10,307.00 Monthly
Location : Grays Harbor County - Aberdeen, WA
Job Type: Agency Internal - Permanent
Job Number: S729
Department: Dept. of Corrections
Division: Prisons - SCCC
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

INVESTIGATOR 3
Full-time - Permanent
Salary Range: $7,669.00-$10,307.00 Monthly
Stafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC)
Aberdeen, WA

This posting is open to current permanent WA DOC Stafford Creek Corrections Center employees only.

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individuals for the position of Investigator 3 at the Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen, Washington.If you are excited to make a difference in the lives of others and join a team that works towards a meaningful purpose, apply to be a Investigator 3 at SCCC with the Department of Corrections (DOC).

is a 1,936-bed multi-custody facility located five miles west of Aberdeen, on the southern Washington Coast. There are seven living units for medium and minimum long-term custody Incarcerated Individuals and a restrictive housing unit for maximum-custody Incarcerated Individuals. SCCC was Washington State's first tobacco-free facility for both staff and Incarcerated Individuals.

Application Process

Begin your application process online at :

• Click the green 'Apply' button on the job posting and sign in or create an account.
• Fill in all sections of the application completely, including at least three professional references. A professional reference is identified as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
• Attach a cover letter outlining how you meet the qualifications for this position.
• Attach a detailed chronological resume.
• Submit a copy of your unofficial college transcript (if using college credits or degree to qualify for position)
• Click "Accept & Submit" to submit your application.

Incomplete application packages will disqualify an applicant from the application process.

We are looking for evidence in your application materials that you have the experience, skills, and abilities indicated in this job posting. Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the requirements of this position may be invited to interview. Carefully review your application before submitting. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required. The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the application materials submitted.

Duties
The Department of Corrections Stafford Creek Corrections Center Intelligence and Investigations Unit (IIU) in collaboration with its criminal justice partners; will contribute to staff and community safety and hold Incarcerated Individuals accountable through administration of criminal sanctions and effective re-entry programs.

The Investigator 3 position works under the direction of the IIU Chief Investigator and the Superintendent and works collaboratively with stakeholders and contributes to the agency's mission, to improve facility and public safety by conducting impartial, confidential, high priority investigations throughout the department. These investigations often involve allegations that are sensitive, complex, and at times controversial within a correctional setting with the potential of having political impacts, and/or media interest related to the Department of Corrections. This position may be asked to conduct special investigative activities pertinent to the institution and public safety. This position may require travel across the state and may be called to duty whenever an emergency arises and there is a need for investigative support.

This position gathers facts and develops evidence with the objective of completing casework from the original claim, or allegation to preparation for presentation in court or for administrative hearings in a timely manner. This includes researching records and case files; conducting a thorough investigation; preserving documentary evidence; obtaining statements of fact, depositions, or confessions; obtaining and serving subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of records; conducting field surveillance; writing investigative reports, establishing proof of facts and evidence; reviewing case work with law enforcement agencies, private attorneys, Assistant Attorney General, or Prosecuting Attorneys; and testifying in court or other proceedings as necessary.

This position will assist with the overall management of the IIU and may act as the Chief Investigator in their absence. During normal operations, the Investigator 3 will supervise and mentor the IIU's Investigator 2's, and assist the Chief Investigator in establishing priorities, goals and strategies to meet the units' commitments. When authorized by the appointing authority this position may be armed, once properly trained, and may be issued a take home weapon.

This position, along with other investigators, will have the responsibility of being IIU Duty Officer for one-week rotations. The Duty Officer will be responsible to respond to the facility or conduct other work as needed, 24 hours a day, through the 7-day period.

Duty: The Investigator 3 will independently initiate, conduct, and complete comprehensive investigations to include, but not limited to, alleged WAC violations/illegal acts under RCW, criminal, tort claims, fraud, and background investigations, any other claim under State jurisdiction that pose a threat to public, staff, and residents of the Department of Corrections safety, and refer the reports to appropriate authorities at the direction of the Chief Investigator. When investigations are complex in nature, or become complex after initiation, the Investigator 3 will take lead in ensuring the investigation is taken to appropriate, accurate and complete closure.

Tasks include:

Creates, compiles, and writes documentation/case files relevant to intelligence on activity conducted by Incarcerated Individuals, visitors, and associates (Both physically maintained in IIU Office and electronic maintained in SharePoint in a timely manner.)

Write thorough investigative reports in a timely manner, establishing proof of fact and evidence sufficient to be used in Superior Court or for DOC Administrative Hearings. The Investigator 3, will also review investigation documents for accuracy and completeness prior to being forwarded to the Chief Investigator/Superintendent.

Gather, document, and retain evidence according to applicable laws, Department policies, and established procedures in support of investigative activity which typically result in prosecutorial pursuit in Federal or Superior Courts or Administrative Discipline.

Conduct interviews of suspects, victims, and witnesses, prepares and/or reviews statements of fact and / or confessions in accordance with applicable laws, DOC policies and procedures for use in Superior Court or in Administrative Hearings. (Including but not limited to: JPAY investigations, VTrack investigations, Contraband Investigations, PREA investigations)

Investigate complaints of employee misconduct as directed by the Chief Investigator and Superintendent. This activity will be minimized as much as possible as the primary focus should be on Incarcerated Individuals activities as they relate to staff, facility and public safety.

Review and present appropriate cases to private attorneys, Assistant Attorney General, Prosecuting Attorney, and Federal/State/Local Law enforcement.

Testify in court or other proceedings as necessary.

May participate, supervise, lead, direct or support tactical, covert and/or investigative operations involving prison (s), community corrections or law enforcement/criminal justice agencies at the direction and approval of the Chief Investigator, Superintendent, and Headquarters Chief of Investigative Operations per established guidelines.

Maintain and use specialized covert electronic, audio and visual equipment per Federal and State laws, and Department policies, and with approval from the Chief Investigator, Superintendent, and Headquarters Chief of Investigative Operations when required.

Participates in the collection, documentation and dissemination of intelligence information on Security Threat Groups, at the direction of the Chief Investigator and/or Statewide STG Program Manager.

Researches records and casefiles; gathering and preserving documentary evidence

Submit reports and provide communication as directed by the Statewide IIU Program requirements. Trained and certified in drug / narcotic testing (MMC, NARTECH, NIK, Target ID, ETC.).

Obtain, log, and test substances that have been submitted or collected as evidence.

Gather, log, maintain/preserves evidence properly per policy as directed and under direct supervision by the Chief Investigator or higher-level Investigator.

Assist law enforcement, Prosecutor's and Attorney General Office in the gathering of evidence or information required for civil or criminal cases.

Attends meetings/briefings and Trainings.

• Quarterly IIU Meetings
• Mandatory Trainings
• Yearly Trainings
  1. LMS Online Training
  2. Instructor Led Classroom Training
  3. Defensive Tactics
  4. Weapons Training
• Others as directed by Chief Investigator

Write detailed and concise reports (i.e.Infraction Reports, Incident Reports, IMRS's, Segregation Management reports.)

Conduct and complete Administrative Segregation investigations or request extensions within policy time frames and document appropriately.

Liaison with local LE, courts, attorneys, etc

Provides and/or assists in training regarding security and investigative issues.

Duty: Interviews and Investigations: Operate and monitor the Incarcerated Individual telephone program (VTracks), Securus, JPay,OMNI, Incarcerated Individual mail, and other DOC information sources

Tasks include:
Comply with all training requirements per policy.

Review archived calls and perform live monitoring of Incarcerated Individual conversations to gather intelligence on known or suspected criminal activity of Incarcerated Individuals, visitors and/or associates using VTracks System. (Monitor, analyze, and investigate any suspicious phone calls).

Accurately record these conversations for use as evidence in administrative and/or criminal court proceedings while complying with applicable Federal/State laws and Department policy.

Monitor, analyze, and investigate suspicious JPAY messages that could jeopardize the safety and security of facility operations.

Gather, compile, and analyze data related to the safety and security of the institution arising from the monitoring of JPAY, VTracks System, and the US Mail.

Monitor incoming and outgoing Incarcerated Individual US Mail per policy. Maintain confidentiality and only disclose that information allowed in policy.
Review and monitor the facility surveillance systems as well as standalone, covert surveillance systems for issues concerning the safety and security of facility operations.

Duty: Gather, develop, evaluate, document, and disseminate intelligence information pertaining to Incarcerated Individuals and Security Threat Groups that pose a threat to public, staff, and Incarcerated Individuals safety.

Tasks include:

Screen incoming Incarcerated Individual chain for STG members, their status, and placement.

Accurately and promptly enter data into the Security Threat Group Tracking System on groups including but not limited to, militia organizations, violent anarchist, hate groups, street groups, security threat groups and any other individual or groups that pose a threat to public safety and overall security of the Department.

Appropriately distribute Security Threat Group (STG) related information to those areas, departments and offices requiring information for operation, planning, and administrative purposes.

Provide training to staff regarding STG and security issues. Provide training if requested related to narcotics and ways that narcotics are introduced into prisons.

Provide the Chief Investigator, Superintendent, and senior administrative staff with accurate, comprehensive timely Intelligence information.

Document and file intelligence information according to policy, including but not limited to Confidential Information Reports.

Demonstrate professionalism and credibility with Incarcerated Individual population.

Assure confidentiality with the cultivation/collection of intelligence information according to laws and Department policies.

Duty: Other duties as assigned.
Tasks Include:

Receives and responds to inquiries by telephone, in writing, e-mail, and in