Investigator (MDC)

Bernalillo County; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote & flex-work options

Education assistance

Job summary

Bernalillo County in Albuquerque is seeking an Investigator (MDC) to join the Metropolitan Detention Center team. You will conduct investigations, schedule hearings, prepare reports, and make recommendations for sanctions based on findings.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field and at least two years of investigative experience. Bernalillo County promotes work-life balance and offers a wide benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Two (2) years of work experience conducting investigations.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Determines the scope, timing, and direction of investigations; chairs the hearing committee.
• Makes recommendations for sanctions based on committee findings from investigations.
• Obtains facts and statements from complainants, witnesses, and the accused individuals.
• Gathers evidence, coordinates testimony reviews, and interviews witnesses.
• Reads, understands, and complies with MDC policies and procedures; serves as a subject-matter expert on MDC policies and procedures related to inmate discipline and grievances.
• Ensures dispositions are delivered and assists with processing of inmate grievances.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Investigator (MDC)

Department:

Metropolitan Detention Center

Location:

100 DEPUTY DEAN MIERA DR SW

Pay Range:

$25.97 - $41.04

Close Date:

August 28, 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

The Investigator performs duties related to the investigation, administration, and review of inmate disciplinary reports submitted by corrections staff at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC). Schedules hearings, prepares reports, and makes recommendations for sanctions based on investigative findings. Maintains the security of records associated with these processes. Ensures dispositions are delivered and assists with the processing of inmate grievances.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determines the scope, timing, and direction of investigations. Serves as chair of the hearing committee for a specified disciplinary caseload.
• Makes recommendations for sanctions based on committee findings from investigations.
• Obtains facts and statements from complainants, witnesses, and the accused individuals.
• Gathers evidence, coordinates testimony reviews, and interviews witnesses.
• Reads, understands, and complies with all MDC policies and procedures. Serves as a subject-matter expert on MDC policies and procedures related to inmate discipline and grievances.
• Receives, documents, reviews, and investigates all Inmate Disciplinary Reports submitted by MDC staff. Clarifies any questionable reports.
• Completes Inmate Disciplinary Reports by conducting investigations in accordance with court-ordered negotiated policies.
• Schedules hearings in compliance with court-ordered negotiated policy requirements.
• Ensures applicable MDC staff receive copies of the disposition(s) to support compliance with assigned sanctions.
• Ensures delivery of disposition and proper advisement of appeal rights in accordance with court-ordered negotiated policy.
• Ensures MDC staff apply hearing sanctions correctly and in accordance with court-ordered negotiated policies.
• Assists with the investigation, response, and routing of inmate grievances. Tracks statistical data and reviews all inmate grievance files.
• Enters, cancels, and modifies reports detailing investigation findings in applicable electronic data entry and records management systems with a high degree of accuracy.
• Processes and files all incoming documentation. Maintains records in accordance with established records management rules and regulations.
• Collects, prepares, and reviews data for statistical purposes and generate reports as directed.
• *The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Two (2) years of work experience conducting investigations.
• *Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
• Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.
• Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.

Duties are performed on an even surface, which may be carpeted or tiled. The working surface is typically dry.

Worker often works alone, both with and without directions from a supervisor.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

Materials and products handled in the course of performing essential duties include files, forms, reports, various other paperwork, and a wide variety of basic office supplies.