Human Trafficking Criminal Investigator

State of Montana•Missoula, MT

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Trafficking Crime Investigator is responsible for collaborating and coordinating between the department of justice and local law enforcement for the investigation and enforcement of online marketing and advertising in which human trafficking is known to occur, helping to lead and coordinate human trafficking sting operations, conducting interdiction operations on state highways to intercept, identify, and disrupt human trafficking smuggling and activity, provide training, outreach, education, and coordination on human trafficking at a state level and undertaking efforts to collect and share data on human trafficking investigations and cases between all levels of law enforcement involved in work across the state related to human trafficking. The position will assist on some Amber alerts and missing persons if Human Trafficking is suspected, as well as identify possible Human Trafficking situations with runaways in Montana. The position is part of the Narcotics Bureau for DCI and may also be requested to assist other Narcotics Agents at times.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Three years of criminal, investigative, or law-enforcement experience.
Firearms’ training is mandated for peace officer requirements and liability.
Current POST Law Enforcement Basic Certificate (or equivalent from another state) required.
Must meet eligibility requirements for the POST Law Enforcement Intermediate Certificate.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or closely related with coursework in criminal justice field from an accredited college or university.
Five (5) years of investigative experience with a minimum of two (2) years as a full-time investigator handling a variety of felony investigations comparable to those a state agent is expected to handle.
Background in narcotics investigations.

Responsibilities

Collaborating and coordinating between the department of justice and local law enforcement for the investigation and enforcement of online marketing and advertising in which human trafficking is known to occur.
Helping to lead and coordinate human trafficking sting operations.
Conducting interdiction operations on state highways to intercept, identify, and disrupt human trafficking smuggling and activity.
Providing training, outreach, education, and coordination on human trafficking at a state level.
Undertaking efforts to collect and share data on human trafficking investigations and cases between all levels of law enforcement involved in work across the state related to human trafficking.
Assisting on some Amber alerts and missing persons if Human Trafficking is suspected.
Identifying possible Human Trafficking situations with runaways in Montana.
Assisting other Narcotics Agents at times.