Special Agents are sworn peace officers assigned to the Division of Criminal Investigation

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  


Special Agents are sworn peace officers assigned to the Division of Criminal Investigation who are involved in the monitoring, collection, investigation and analyzing of various types of criminal activity including drug trafficking organizations, homicides, sexual assaults, internet crimes against children, bribery, official misconduct, federal firearms violations, kidnapping, embezzlement, interdictions, as well as a multitude of politically sensitive cases and other high level crimes. Agents work closely with local, state and federal agencies and assist in the protection of Wyoming citizens, their property and the local, state and federal government.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

 

• Conducts and leads complex, high level investigations pertaining to varying criminal violations.
• Routinely gather and disseminate criminal intelligence and other information both in Wyoming and other states and at local, state and federal levels
• Coordinate and communicate with local, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as state and federal prosecutors
• Prosecute investigations in both state and federal courts
• Locate and interview clients, victims and other witnesses in the gathering and development of intelligence
• Perform under cover purchases that require the use of state buy funds
• Work with confidential informants for the purpose of obtaining criminal evidence
• Review reports and evaluate evidence and crime scenes
• Perform wire taps to collect information on criminal activity and identify conspirators
• Perform seizures of firearms, currency, vehicles and other valuables that are procured or utilized during drug transactions
• Process and collect evidence from crime scenes and/or field investigations
• Conduct surveillance of persons, business places, agencies or groups as part of criminal investigation
• Provide verbal and written investigative reports; maintain accurate and complete case files
• Investigate incidents or violations by obtaining information and interviewing witnesses, informants, victims and suspects
• Detain and arrest subjects on felony charges or warrants and transports or holds for transport to a secure place
• Prepare and execute state and federal high risk search warrants, make arrests, testify in state and federal court and in the federal grand jury
• May prepare court and grand jury exhibits for use by prosecutors
• Confer with law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and court officials regarding court cases, trials, evidence or dispositions
• Testify in state and federal court and in the federal court grand jury or formal hearings as an expert witness in areas of expertise and/or to the results of an investigation
• Confer with, advise and train division personnel, task force officers and local, state and federal law enforcement officers in a variety of aspects of criminal investigation, evidence collection and preservation, case preparation, criminal justice information systems, and problem resolution
• Explain agency policies, procedures and practices to representatives of other law enforcement agencies and outside individuals
• Use, maintain and assist in repair or maintenance or specialized law enforcement equipment
• Attend training courses, seminars and meetings for continuing education, including training in clandestine laboratories and weapons of mass destruction situations
• May act as Team Leader in the absence of supervisor; other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:


**Applicants must be P.O.S.T. certified or become P.O.S.T. certified in the State of Wyoming within one year of employment.

**Applicants must have the ability to be Clandestine Laboratory Certified by OSHA.


KNOWLEDGE: 

 

• Knowledge of criminal code and other state/federal statutes applicable to law enforcement
• Knowledge of federal and state automated criminal history systems including NCIC, NLETS, WCJIN and federal and state laws pertaining to criminal history
• Knowledge of principles, concepts and prevalent practices of criminal justice systems at the local, state and federal level especially concerning high tech issues
• Knowledge of privacy, security and other related regulations
• Knowledge of methods, techniques and practices of law enforcement pertaining to high tech investigations
• Knowledge of advanced law enforcement investigation techniques
• Knowledge of processes of state government including legislative and administrative processes and the guiding principles underlying these processes
• Knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to criminal history information
• Skill in use of firearms
• Skill in the use of law enforcement and surveillance equipment necessary to perform the functions of the position
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to speak to large groups of people, the press, law enforcement administrators, local, state and federal officials, elected and other government officials and the legislature
• Ability to promote and enhance coordination, cooperation and communication among law enforcement agencies
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Criminal Justice)

PLUS

 

Experience:

1-2 years of progressive work experience in Criminal Investigation
NOTE: Attorney General's Office, Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) mandatorily requires applicants shall have at least five (5) years sworn experience in law enforcement including the detection and investigation of criminal activities
 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

POST certification

Valid Class C Driver's License

Ability to be Clandestine Laboratory Certified by OSHA.

 

OR

 

Education & Experience Substitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience in Criminal Investigation

NOTE: Attorney General's Office, Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) mandatorily requires applicants shall have at least five (5) years sworn experience in law enforcement including the detection and investigation of criminal activities.

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

POST certification

Valid Class C Driver's License

Ability to be Clandestine Laboratory Certified by OSHA

 

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

• Execute High Risk Search Warrants; perform duties involving armed subjects threatening officer and public safety
• Collect evidence and make entry into explosive, gaseous, flammable and confined space areas
• Must successfully pass annual competency tests with firearms
• On call 24/7
• Ability to travel statewide and nationwide
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Required to be on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
• May be required to perform in hazardous, explosive environments while utilizing protective equipment including, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
• May be required to travel statewide and nationwide.
• May be required to work overtime as required.
• Executes High Risk Search Warrants; performs duties involving armed subjects threatening officer and public safety.
• Collects evidence and makes entry into explosive, gaseous, flammable and confined space areas.

NOTES: 

 

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Successful applicants must pass a background investigation

 

Supplemental Information

015-Attorney General - Division of Criminal Investigation

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URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
 

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.