EAI Supervisor

Position Summary:  

This position is responsible for the supervision of the daily intelligence gathering and investigative activities and related personnel administration functions of the institution, facility, or area Office of the Enforcement, Apprehensions, and Investigations (EAI) Division; as well as performing highly specialized technical work providing criminal investigation and intelligence collection duties for the Kansas Department of Corrections under the direction of the EAI Director.  

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:  

Direct, interpret and enforce policies and procedures related to the intelligence gathering and investigative responsibilities at the institution, facility, or area level. Implement orders, policies, and procedures, and assign, organize, direct, control, plan supervise, evaluate and advise the activities of assigned Special Agent(s) and Administrative Specialist to ensure compliance. Oversee and direct the recommended office practices and procedures. Review the work assignments of assigned Special Agent(s) for appropriateness of investigative methodology, completeness, accuracy, and validity of conclusions and recommendations, Supervise and evaluate the work of subordinates; recommend personnel actions related to selection, disciplinary procedures, performance, leave, grievances, work schedules and assignments.

Oversee and conduct sensitive and complex criminal and administrative investigations and enforcement activities, independently or with the cooperation of other Departmental units or external law enforcement agencies, in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies as directed. Use resourcefulness and creative thinking to resolve complex investigative problems and to anticipate and cope with exigent circumstances and situations. Conduct interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects, both cooperative and hostile, to obtain relevant case information in accordance with rules of evidence and established rights. Protect and process complex crime scenes by securing and managing the scene and identifying, collecting, preserving, and evaluating physical evidence in accordance with established standards.

Develop plans for identification, prioritization, collection and management of accurate, timely factual and relevant intelligence information. Evaluate the effectiveness of the intelligence gathering and investigative responsibilities at the institution, facility, or area level. Use legally accepted methods to collect, evaluate, and disseminate as appropriate, intelligence information acquired from residents, parolees, departmental employees, the public, and outside agencies. Review reports which include, but are not limited to, narrative, incident, use of force, surveillance, investigation, arrest and intelligence reports to identify content relevant to EAI tracking operations, intelligence and investigative initiatives.

Gather intelligence information on individuals and activities associated with Security Threat Groups (STG). Evaluate information to determine risk to facility operations and the safety and security of the institution, facility, or area. Prepare and maintain detailed STG documentation and records for use of EAI and other law enforcement agencies.

Communicate effectively, verbal and in writing, in order to: provide information, prepare correspondence, create/update procedures, train staff, establish, promote, and maintain confident and cooperative relationships with other (residents, parolees, departmental employees, the public, outside agencies) to promote collaborative participation and meet the Departments vision, values mission, goals, and objectives.

Confer with prosecutors for preparation and presentation of evidence in courts of law and other legal proceedings; present clear evidence in order to obtain subpoenas, search and arrest warrants. Participate in raids to seize evidence and/or apprehend suspects. Appear to testify in administrative and legal proceedings. Provide assistance to other criminal justice agencies when requested as time and circumstances permit.