Oklahoma County - Office of Juvenile Affairs-State of Oklahoma - Investigator - Posted Feb. 8, 2026
Sunday, February 08, 2026
| Agency/Department Name |
|---|
| Office of Juvenile Affairs-State of Oklahoma |
| Position Title |
| Investigator |
| Job Type (Full-time, Part-time, Reserve, etc.) |
| Full-time |
| Location |
| Oklahoma County and surrounding areas |
| Minimum Requirements |
| Requirements consist of a bachelor’s degree, including at least twenty-four hours in any combination of psychology, sociology, social work, criminology, penology, education, police science or criminal justice and one (1) year of professional experience conducting criminal investigations for a city, county, state or federal government law enforcement entity; OR three (3) years' of experience as a CLEET Certified Law Enforcement Officer with at least two (2) years of full-time investigative experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one additional year of qualifying experience for each year of the required education. |
| Key Responsibilities |
| • Responsible for conducting internal investigations of agency personnel and youth who have been accused of serious misconduct and/or criminal behavior • Conducts investigations to locate and apprehend fugitive youth and other missing juveniles • Investigates pertinent criminal and/or regulatory violations, all defenses and/or the background of a client and relevant individuals as directed • Conduct Interviews/Interrogations of witnesses and suspects in criminal and administrative investigations • Collects and preserves evidence, maintains related records, and chain of custody • Analyzes and evaluates collected evidence and information and prepares a written report • Prepares investigative prosecutorial reports and drafts and executes legal documents as requested • Appears as a witness in court proceedings to testify to the findings of the investigation • Serves legal process to include subpoenas, search warrants, arrest warrants and additional administrative paperwork • Assists city, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies with criminal investigations of law violations occurring at OJA Facilities or with OJA staff or youth • Conducts investigations to ensure that OJA facilities, staff and youth are in compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) • Conducts Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) investigations as a result of complaints/grievances filed by agency employees and/or clients. |
| Salary/Compensation (if available) |
| $60,000 starting |
| How to Apply (instructions and/or link) |
https://oja.applytojob.com/apply/BQdbqR1LWr/Investigator |
| Contact Information (name, phone, email) |
| Send questions to Chief Investigator Dusty Dowdle @ Dusty.Dowdle@oja.ok.gov |
| Application Deadline |
| Open until filled |
| Other Information (optional details such as benefits, shift schedules, or notes) |
| Extensive Benefits: We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees. • Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums. • Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions. • Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses. • Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future. • 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees. • 11 paid holidays a year. • Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it. • Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service. • Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements. |
Last Modified on
Feb 09, 2026
