Job Analysis of Probation Officers
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Introduction
This paper will give some insight on the functional job analysis for the job of an investigative analyst. It will discuss the ways in which a functional job analysis can be used in an organization. This paper will also evaluate the various performance assessment methods and how they can be useful to the position of an investigative analyst. This paper will conclude with the explanation of various benefits and weaknesses of each of the methods of performance assessment regarding the position of an investigative analyst.
Investigative Analyst: Functional Job Analysis
Investigative analyst are employed by various departments and organizations and take on many different roles, although the position of investigative analyst is primarily used for research of different types. In the event where an investigative analyst is hired for the services of a child support department the investigative analyst can make the determination whether or not a child support case requires a full criminal investigation, looking into the background and financial history of the delinquent party who is to pay the child support, and usually assists in the prosecution of that party. Investigative analysts who are used in an organization such as health insurance, health service investigative matters, fraud, or abusing medical resources. Investigative analyst can be used if a criminal investigation is needed in order to decrease the medical costs. Investigative analysts are also used in business sectors in retail settings in loss prevention in order to lower company costs in company inventory and make sure that employees are following the ethical guidelines of the organization. Some investigative analyst only conducts internal investigation which sometimes may require occasionally leaving the officer for meetings. Other investigative analyst spend majority
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