Law Enforcement Special Agent

State of Oklahoma • Woodward - 3300 Oklahoma Ave, OK

3d • $68,123 - $93,587 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Northwest Regional Office (NWRO) within the Investigative Services Division in Woodward, OK. Positions in this job family are responsible for performing, supervising and directing a broad range of highly technical, complex and professional level law enforcement and investigative activity. This includes investigating major crimes, documenting and collecting evidence, maintaining security of crime scenes, analyzing crime scenes, conducting background investigations, and other related duties.

Requirements

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of law enforcement experience with a governmental law enforcement agency.
• Must be a certified CLEET peace officer or possess a certification by reciprocity agreement from another state.
• For Level II: plus one year of professional experience in conducting criminal investigations for a governmental law enforcement agency.
• For Level III: plus three years of professional experience in conducting criminal investigations for a governmental law enforcement agency.
• Professional experience in conducting criminal investigations for a government law enforcement agency must have been the primary full time job responsibility.
• Knowledge of modern criminal investigative techniques.
• Knowledge of Oklahoma criminal law pertaining to crime, search and seizure, arrest, and rules of evidence.
• Knowledge of recent court decisions affecting law enforcement.
• Knowledge of public relations pertaining to investigative activities.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Knowledge of basic English, grammar, and sentence structure.
• Knowledge of accounting and business records.
• Knowledge of basic elements of computers and usage of computer software.
• Ability to conduct several investigations simultaneously.
• Ability to present clear and accurate court testimony.
• Ability to maintain undercover identity while preserving integrity.
• Ability to maintain a chain of control over evidence collected.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to organize and present facts and opinions in a concise and objective manner.
• Ability to operate computers and computer software.
• For Level II and III: Knowledge of the use of electronic surveillance devices.
• For Level II and III: Knowledge of the use of deadly force and less-than-lethal force.
• For Level II and III: Knowledge of firearms safety practices and training methods.
• For Level II and III: Knowledge of forensic laboratory and agency capabilities.
• For Level II and III: Knowledge of crime scene processing and proper evidence handling.
• For Level II and III: Ability to gather and analyze evidence.
• For Level II and III: Ability to conduct interviews and interrogations.
• For Level II and III: Ability to install, operate and monitor electronic surveillance and other equipment.
• For Level II and III: Ability to apply knowledge acquired through training.
• For Level III: Ability to train and coordinate the activities of investigative personnel.
• For Level III: Ability to coordinate statewide or multi-county task force investigations.
• Ability and willingness to perform job-related travel.
• Willingness to carry a firearm and use deadly force or less-than-lethal force as required.
• Have and maintain physical and mental stamina to perform the work and willingness to accept the physical discomforts or dangers inherent in the work.
• Ability to successfully complete any necessary training and certification required by the agency.
• Pass a thorough character and background investigation.
• Successfully pass a polygraph examination, a drug screen, and a psychological evaluation.
• Qualifying criminal investigative experience gained while in the military must have been in the GS-1811 series.

Nice To Haves

• Some positions at the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation must possess a commercial pilot's license with a commercial/instrument rating, have a total pilot flight time of 500 hours, 50 hours in a model used by Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and pass a class 2 flight physical.
• Some positions may require possession of education/experience/training as required by current Oklahoma Statutes or approved selective qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Independently conducts, resolves, and closes investigations and other inquiries in accordance with training, legal standards and OSBI policy by compiling, analyzing and evaluating all information obtained through legal channels and OSBI interview and interrogation practices; properly preparing and presenting cases for prosecutorial review and court; demonstrating the ability to conduct and manage several investigations simultaneously by serving as case agent and coordinating the activities of others involved in the investigation.
• Collects and preserves and/or supervises the collection and preservation of evidence in accordance with legal standards and OSBI policy, while demonstrating the ability to properly photograph and sketch crime scenes and properly document collect, mark, preserve, transport and submit evidence.
• Writes investigative reports, prosecutorial reports, intelligence reports and other memoranda, correspondence and special reports that provide a detailed organized account of investigative activity. These reports shall be written in the OSBI investigative case management system in compliance with the OSBI Report writing manual and ICMS Procedures.
• Court room Testimony: if required to testify, the agent will provide accurate and clear testimony in court in accordance with OSBI practices and training. The agent shall arrive at court on time, wear proper court attire, and may provide witness critique forms to the judges and attorneys for each testimony provided.
• Successfully meets all training requirements mandated by State of Oklahoma and the OSBI, including, but not limited to, Qualifying with all issued and approved firearms in accordance with OSBI policy, successful completion of CLEET mandated continuing education training each calendar year; and successful completion of any training courses(s) assigned; provides training for other OSBI Employees and outside agencies.
• Perform special projects as assigned within the investigative Division under the guidance of the ASAC, SAC, Division Director or within a team comprised of representatives from other divisions involved in agency-wide project assignment.
• Investigates violations of criminal law including major crimes such as murder, rape, robbery, burglary, kidnapping, larceny, fraud, forgery, embezzlement, auto theft, oil field theft, computer crimes, threats against public officials, and any other assigned criminal investigation; conducts background investigations of applicants and gubernatorial or judicial appointees; documents all investigative activities.
• Preserves and protects crime scenes; gathers and analyzes information; interviews witnesses; interrogates suspects; makes arrests, collects materials, substances, and other physical evidence, including blood stains, hair, fiber, fingerprints; records and photographs scenes; analyzes electronic information; arranges for scientific testing and analysis as needed.
• Plans, directs and executes complex covert investigations, raids and surveillance operations; installs, operates and monitors highly complex electronic and aerial surveillance equipment; operates computers and computer software to extract, secure and analyze electronic data.
• Prepares detailed investigative prosecutorial reports; consults with prosecutors in filing charges; prepares, obtains and executes court orders for use in criminal investigations, including subpoenas, search warrants, arrest warrants, affidavits, and prepares court orders; testifies in criminal proceedings as a witness and as an expert witness in complex investigations; assists grand juries by serving subpoenas and assembling witnesses.
• Researches and develops continuing in-service training; studies professional literature related to new investigative techniques and procedures; studies legal materials related to court decisions and state and federal laws; may participate as an instructor in providing law enforcement training for the Council for Law Enforcement Education and Training or for other law enforcement officers or agencies.
• Researches and develops technical investigative programs to aid in conducting investigations or other work; researches and identifies criminal conspiracies by gathering and analyzing information maintained within various computer data systems and networks.
• Commands, directs and/or participates in multi-jurisdictional and/or multi-agency task force operations through coordination, research, staffing, planning, execution, and evaluation of complex law enforcement operations.
• Coordinates compliance and needs assessment, recommends modification or development of policies or procedures for the delivery of effective services to other law enforcement, governmental entities and the public.
• Oversees the overall operational effectiveness of assigned area of responsibility, monitors and evaluates ongoing assignments and programs, develops statewide strategic operational plans through the analysis and evaluation of current law enforcement operations and advanced criminal investigative tactics and trends.

Benefits

• Compensation: Level I: $68,122.50, Level II: $80,080.00, Level III: $93,587.00
• Retirement: Subsequent to an offer of employment, may be required by the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System and/or by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to satisfy medical examination and/or physical fitness testing standards or requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level