Senior Fire & Explosions Investigator - Region C

State-of-Missour; Union (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Defined-benefit retirement plan

Job summary

Missouri Division of Fire Safety / Office of the State Fire Marshal in Union, MO seeks a Missouri POST-licensed Investigator to join the team. You will determine the origin and cause of fires, assist local fire and law enforcement, and support prosecutions.

This role offers a challenging, sensitive work environment, with a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, and a defined-benefit retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited four-year high school, or certificate of equivalency.
• Peace Officer Standards Training (P.O.S.T) licensed.
• Certified as a Fire Investigator by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety, or completion of the Fire Investigator certification course within six months.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in fire prevention, fire investigation, or criminal investigation.
• Completion of arson detection and investigation training from a recognized institution or agency.

Responsibilities

• Determine the origin and cause of fires, explosions, and related crimes.
• May make criminal arrests in the course of a fire investigation.
• Evaluate and present evidence during prosecution.
• Testimony may be required in criminal and civil court cases.

Skills

POST licensed

Fire Investigator certification

Arson detection training

Criminal investigation experience

Physical and mental examinations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Missouri Division of Fire Safety / Office of the State Fire Marshal in Union, MO seeks a Missouri POST-licensed Investigator to join the team. You will determine the origin and cause of fires, assist local fire and law enforcement, and support prosecutions.

This role offers a challenging, sensitive work environment, with a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, and a defined-benefit retirement plan.