Employee Relations Investigator

PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position is responsible for conducting Employee Relations investigations; ensuring investigations are conducted effectively and efficiently, conduct criminal and administrative investigations, and work in collaboration with other local, state and federal agencies.

REPORTS TO: Employee Relations Director

SALARY SCHEDULE: A-5

WORK DAYS: 250

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred:

• College coursework or degree in criminal justice

Experience, Skill, and Certification: 

• Five (5) years’ experience leading and conducting investigations with staff across all levels of an organization.
• Experience with preparing accurate and concise written reports
• Ability to maintain security of confidential materials
• Ability to judge when to act independently and when to refer situations to supervisor
• Ability to work cooperatively with employees, students, parents, and public
• Knowledge of basic law to include criminal and civil statues
• Ability to work with principals, administrators and other school personnel with regard to juvenile or adult offense and to arbitrate for restitution

Preferred:

• Previous experience as a Police Investigator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Respond to and investigate complaints of misconduct, policy violations, and/or potentially unlawful conduct, such as allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and inappropriate interactions with students.
2. In more complex situations, partner with Legal and ER Director to assesses the level of risk involved, assist with preparation of investigation reports.
3. Provides a monthly written report to supervisory staff on all investigative matters.
4. Maintains regular communication with other agencies involved in investigative matters, including federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
5. Assists other district staff in planning, developing, and administering procedures and training relating to the timely investigation of all districted-related concerns.
6. Conducts investigations of incidents as assigned.
7. Informs Site Supervisor of results of any investigation at the site and provides a written report.
8. Testifies in criminal and administrative procedures.
9.  Conducts and documents internal investigations as assigned by the Employee Relations Director for school-based concerns.
10. Follows federal and state laws as well as school board policies.
11. Works closely with local law enforcement agencies when conducting investigations.

1. Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Incumbents will be considered “at will.” Appropriate pay will be determined based on Grade A-5 and allowable experience as determined by Human Resources. The work calendar will be 250 days. Exempt                                            Rev. 03-2023

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:

• it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
• it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.

Note the responsibility number(s) from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS

Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below.   For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section.  Check the box that is applicable for this position and complete any necessary information.

OFFICE   Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.

[  ] CLASSROOM    Employees in this category spend at least most of the workday in a typical classroom or related educational environment.  There will be prolonged periods of standing or walking, and there may be frequent bending, stooping, or stretching.  There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies.  Reading, listening, writing, and speaking are requirements.  There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands, but there may be occasions that require the lifting or restraint of a student. 

EXCEPTIONAL  PHYSICAL  OR  SENSORY  DEMANDS

     EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS

     (Check any that apply to this job and complete the required information.)

[x] Occasional heavy lifting of up to _15__ pounds of materials, etc.

[ ] Frequent climbing up to ___ feet, and/or working on building roofs.

[ ] Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, and other airborne matter.

[ ] Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals, or other potential hazards.

[ ] Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest periods.

[X] Other: Incumbents may be required to restrain students or adults in potentially violent situations. There may be circumstances that require climbing, stooping, lifting, running, crawling, and other demanding physical activity. Eyesight may be corrected but must be very good even in low light. Long periods of seated travel by car between locations will be required.

There may be prolonged periods of standing and walking. Incumbents carry firearms and must be willing to use them if necessary.