Investigator III (SR-20)

Under general supervision, conducts and completes investigations in accordance with established procedures for cases being considered and/or readied for court action and prosecution; investigates complaints of alleged violations of laws and regulations to ascertain extent and nature of violations; obtains information and evidence; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This class differs from the Investigator II in that the Investigator III under general supervision, conducts and completes investigative assignments in accordance with established procedures; whereas the Investigator II performs investigative assignments under immediate supervision which are limited in scope and nature and involve a limited range of previously learned techniques and principles.

This class differs from the Investigator IV in that the Investigator III under general supervision, conducts and completes investigative assignments in accordance with established procedures; whereas the Investigator IV independently conducts complete investigations of felony and misdemeanor cases being considered and/or readied for prosecution.