Field Investigator

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Green Tree (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Field Investigator to review furlough cases and ensure accurate checks and timely completion. This role supports safer communities and meaningful reentry efforts through collaboration with multiple partners across the corrections system.

You will perform detailed furlough investigations, maintain case files, prepare written findings, and provide recommendations on furlough suitability, while upholding CJIS compliance and training requirements.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in public contact work, including two years in field investigation or law enforcement.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Criminal checks and maintain certification for investigative work.
• Examine furlough requests and assign case numbers with logs.

Skills

Public contact

Field investigation

Job description

Build a career that supports safer communities and meaningful reentry efforts. As a Field Investigator with the Department of Corrections, you will help review furlough cases and ensure important checks are completed accurately and on time. This role gives you a chance to strengthen investigative skills while working with multiple partners across the corrections system. Choose a role where your attention to detail helps people move forward successfully—apply today!

This position focuses on completing detailed furlough investigations and supporting the safe transition of reentrants returning to their communities. As a Field Investigator, you will perform the following duties:

• Criminal Checks: Conduct criminal records checks and maintain certification needed for investigative work
• Case Review: Examine furlough requests with staff and assign case numbers while keeping accurate logs
• Report Preparation: Prepare written reports that document findings and provide recommendations on furlough suitability
• Information Management: Maintain case files, update records, and send required notices to courts and partner agencies
• Risk Assessment: Contact individuals outlined in policy to gather concerns and identify issues that may affect furlough decisions
• Issue Reporting: Report suspicious or non-compliant behaviors and policy violations to supervisors or designated staff

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 2 days per week, with approval, once your training period has been completed. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Pittsburgh, PA. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience in public contact work, including two years of experience in field investigation or law enforcement work; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.