AGENCY INVESTIGATOR

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Concord, NH, is seeking a part-time investigator to conduct fact-finding interviews and analyze policies to support leadership decisions across the Department of Safety. You will prepare written reports, coordinate with HR and Legal, and ensure compliance with applicable rules.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience or a five-year combination of education and related work, plus a valid driver’s license and the ability to pass background

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after completion of high school.
• Education and experience must be in business or public administration, human resources, criminal justice, or related field with work that included conducting investigations, legal activities, compliance review or a related investigatory experience.
• Valid driver’s license for use in statewide travel.
• Selected candidate will undergo fingerprint based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and oversees fact-finding investigations to gather information used to determine the validity of a concern regarding a civilian employee within the Department of Safety and collaborates with the Human Resources Director and the Legal Unit for the duration of the investigation.
• Analyzes state and agency policies to identify requirements, criteria and violations in order to develop line of questioning and to apply against information gathered for use in determining investigative actions.
• Interviews individuals in a timely manner to ensure the accurate account of events and incidents being investigated. Determines witness lists and maintains thorough case notes and files.
• Makes oral and written reports to leadership, or other appropriate authority, concerning investigation matters and recommends corrective action based on violation. Composes written warnings outlining concern and/or violation and presents to leadership.
• Ensures compliance with all personnel rules including Chapter Per 1000 Investigations, Discipline and Non-Disciplinary Removal and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Makes determinations on course of action and oversees proper and timely notifications to the employee.
• Conducts background investigations to aid in the selection process for new hires and for promotional opportunities for civilian employees; compiles personal information and reports findings to hiring managers.
• Participates in mediation activities to assist supervisors with communication and performance improvement planning.
• Researches, reviews and develops policies and procedures to implement agency standards related to the management of disciplinary review and actions.
• Provides training, presentations and guidance to agency managers on the proper methods and procedures required to investigate concerns, violations or misconduct.

Skills

Investigation

Interviewing

Report writing

Policy analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Public administration

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or [e-mail]

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Performs fact-finding interviews of Department of Safety civilian employees. Interprets information gathered and analyzes state and agency policies and procedures to compile reports and recommendations for leadership for their use in decision-making.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS:

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in business or public administration, human resources, criminal justice, or related field with work that included conducting investigations, legal activities, compliance review or a related investigatory experience.

License/Certification: Valid driver’s license for use in statewide travel.

Other Requirements: Selected candidate will undergo a fingerprint based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check in order to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information.

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts and oversees fact-finding investigations to gather information used to determine the validity of a concern regarding a civilian employee within the Department of Safety and collaborates with the Human Resources Director and the Legal Unit for the duration of the investigation.
• Analyzes state and agency policies to identify requirements, criteria and violations in order to develop line of questioning and to apply against information gathered for use in determining investigative actions.
• Interviews individuals in a timely manner to ensure the accurate account of events and incidents being investigated. Determines witness lists and maintains thorough case notes and files.
• Makes oral and written reports to leadership, or other appropriate authority, concerning investigation matters and recommends corrective action based on violation. Composes written warnings outlining concern and/or violation and presents to leadership.
• Ensures compliance with all personnel rules including Chapter Per 1000 Investigations, Discipline and Non-Disciplinary Removal and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Makes determinations on course of action and oversees proper and timely notifications to the employee.
• Conducts background investigations to aid in the selection process for new hires and for promotional opportunities for civilian employees; compiles personal information and reports findings to hiring managers.
• Participates in mediation activities to assist supervisors with communication and performance improvement planning.
• Researches, reviews and develops policies and procedures to implement agency standards related to the management of disciplinary review and actions.
• Provides training, presentations and guidance to agency managers on the proper methods and procedures required to investigate concerns, violations or misconduct.

Employment Type: PART-TIME

Post Date: 08/17/2026

Salary: USD 25.400-34.140

Close Date: 09/17/2026

Location: US:NH:CONCORD

For further information, please contact Sandy Lambert, Administrative Assistant at [e-mail] or 603-223-3898.

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964