Duties Summary The Investigator V level plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the activities of an investigative agency concerned with civil, administrative and/or criminal investigations falling within its respective jurisdiction, where violations investigated are related to a specific program area, e.g., welfare fraud, etc., OR conducts civil, administrative and/or criminal investigations falling within a variety of jurisdictions, such as the Executive, Legislative or Judicial Branches, State departments or agencies, county and federal governments and regulatory boards and commissions, where violations or circumstances investigated are related to a broad variety of program areas, and are not limited to a specific program area (welfare fraud, controlled substances, etc.), like that of lower investigator levels; and performs other related duties as assigned. Selective Certification Requirement (Narcotics Investigation and Enforcement Experience): In order to effectively perform these duties and responsibilities, applicants must possess demonstrated knowledge of procedures and practices pertinent to conducting criminal investigations; rules and procedures of legal evidence; interviewing and interrogation methods and techniques; search and seizure laws; laws of arrest; investigative report writing techniques; techniques and equipment used in surveillance; proper use of force, including deadly force; the penal code; and the ability to plan and effectively interview witnesses and interrogate suspects.