Narcotics Agent II

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General•North Huntingdon, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is highly confidential criminal investigative work involving the detection and investigation of violations of the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act and other applicable Commonwealth laws and statutes. The employee conducts or assists with criminal investigations of varying difficulty and significance, using investigative processes and procedures. A Narcotics Agent II may work independently, serve as a case agent coordinating a team, or work as a team member, and may guide less experienced agents. Assignments grow more difficult as the agent gains knowledge and skill through training and experience. Work is reviewed during and after completion for technical accuracy, thoroughness, and sound judgment. Narcotics Agents work undercover in various situations and in high-crime areas throughout the Commonwealth. Assignments may require irregular hours or workweeks and extended stays away from the headquartered location. The position is based in North Huntingdon, with limited ad-hoc telework available with supervisor approval and based on business need. This is a full-time, non-civil service, union position. Work hours are 8:30–5:00. Starting salary is $77,447.

Requirements

Act 120 certification, certification from an Act 120 equivalent training program as determined by the Office of Attorney General, or successful completion of the Commonwealth Investigators Training Program.
One of the following qualifying combinations: an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and four years of relevant law enforcement or investigative experience, or experience in a technical or specialized field related to the position; a bachelor’s degree and two years of such experience; a master’s degree and one year of such experience; six years of such experience; four years of active-duty military experience with honorable discharge and two years of such experience; or six years of active-duty military experience with honorable discharge, including two years as a Military Police Officer with the Criminal Investigations Division or in a relevant Military Occupational Specialty.
An equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training may qualify.
Ability to work undercover in varied situations and high-crime areas throughout the Commonwealth.
Ability to work irregular hours or workweeks and undertake extended stays away from the headquartered location.
Ability to qualify with a Bureau-approved firearm at predetermined intervals.

Responsibilities

Participate in formal classroom and on-the-job training to develop the knowledge and skills needed to conduct criminal investigations.
Conduct criminal investigations under the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act.
Collect, evaluate, develop, and prepare evidence for prosecution, or assist with these activities.
Conduct surveillance of individuals or locations.
Seek out, contact, and develop informants to obtain information, or receive training in these practices.
Interview witnesses and interrogate subjects to obtain information, evidence, and confessions.
Prepare criminal complaints and search warrants.
Make arrests and execute searches under court-authorized warrants.
After receiving Class A certification, conduct consensual electronic and court-authorized surveillance.
Examine financial records and legal documents to detect or confirm illegal activity.
Inspect licensed individuals and establishments involved in legitimate drug distribution.
Prepare and execute administrative warrants and assist with audits of licensed practitioners.
Participate in raids and undercover assignments.
Prepare summary reports of investigative activities and detailed reports describing allegations and evidence.
Seize vehicles and other conveyances and prepare documents for forfeiture proceedings.
Collect, prepare, and submit evidence for laboratory analysis.
Testify and present evidence in court, before a district justice, a statewide investigating grand jury, and at all levels of the judicial process.
Qualify with a Bureau-approved firearm at predetermined intervals.
Use a firearm when required for self-defense, defense of fellow agents or the public, or to prevent the commission of felonious crimes.
Perform other duties as required.