Investigative Specialist

Jackson County Missouri

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Kansas City, MO Until 8/21/2026 First posted September 30, 2025 Last posted January 22, 2026
Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department: Corrections

Grade: 170

Salary: $22.96/hour

Job Duties:

  • Responsible for the investigation of Federal and State statutes, and Jackson County and various municipal ordinances; performs a full range of professional, criminal, and internal investigations, regarding alleged violations of department policy involving staff, inmates, volunteers, etc
  • Investigates and documents incidents which may leave the department or Jackson County in a position of potential liability
  • Responds to all allegations and/or complaints originating from outside the department regarding enforcement of policy and procedure

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Two years of experience in corrections or law enforcement, with an emphasis on conducting extensive investigations.
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS) Certification preferred
  • Must have and maintain valid Missouri or Kansas Driver’s License.
  • Certified in Criminal Investigations and Administrative Investigations.
  • Must possess/maintain an active telephone in his/her residence.
  • Must submit to and pass a police background check and drug screen.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! 

About this role

Summary

Investigate criminal and departmental violations; document incidents; respond to complaints; requires investigations experience.

Job title

Investigative Specialist

Experience level

2+ years

Industry

government

Location requirements

Kansas City, MO or remote location allowed

Salary

$22.96/hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Criminal InvestigationsAdministrative Investigationsdriver's licensebackground checkdrug screen

Preferred skills

NIMS Certification

Specializations

criminal investigationsinternal investigations
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kansas City, MO, USA

Hybrid City

Kansas City, MO, USA

Remote City