Special Agent I Riverton 2026-02693

State of Wyoming•Riverton, WY

About The Position

The Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), under the Wyoming Attorney General's Office, is hiring a sworn peace officer to monitor, collect, investigate, and analyze criminal activity. Investigations may involve drug trafficking, homicide, sexual assault, internet crimes against children, bribery, official misconduct, federal firearms violations, kidnapping, embezzlement, interdictions, politically sensitive crimes, and other high-level offenses. The role also investigates computer and other high-tech crimes using specialized equipment and applications. Special Agents work with local, state, and federal agencies to protect Wyoming residents, property, and government. The position conducts complex investigations, develops and shares criminal intelligence, coordinates with law enforcement and prosecutors, and prosecutes investigations in state and federal courts. Duties include interviewing witnesses and suspects, undercover purchases, surveillance, evidence collection, search warrants, arrests, court testimony, and maintaining case files. Agents may handle high-risk and hazardous operations and use specialized law enforcement equipment. Applicants must be P.O.S.T. certified or obtain Wyoming P.O.S.T. certification within one year of employment, be able to obtain Clandestine Laboratory certification by O.S.H.A., and hold a valid Class C driver's license. The role requires at least five years of experience detecting and investigating criminal activities, as specified by the Attorney General's Office. Agents must be available on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, travel statewide and nationwide, and work overtime as required. Successful applicants must pass a background investigation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, typically in Criminal Justice, plus 1–2 years of progressive work experience in criminal investigation; alternatively, 4–6 years of progressive work experience in criminal investigation.
At least five years of experience in the detection and investigation of criminal activities, as mandatorily required by the Attorney General's Office.
Must be P.O.S.T. certified or become certified in the State of Wyoming within one year of employment.
Must be able to obtain Clandestine Laboratory certification by O.S.H.A.
Valid Class C driver's license.
Knowledge of criminal codes and other state and federal statutes applicable to law enforcement.
Knowledge of federal and state automated criminal history systems, including NCIC, NLETS, and W.C.J.I.N., and laws pertaining to criminal history information.
Knowledge of criminal justice systems at local, state, and federal levels, particularly high-tech issues.
Knowledge of privacy, security, and related regulations; high-tech investigation practices; and advanced law enforcement investigation techniques.
Skill in the use of firearms and law enforcement and surveillance equipment.
Must successfully pass annual firearms competency tests.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, handle stressful situations, maintain confidentiality, and communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to speak to large groups, the press, law enforcement administrators, government officials, and the legislature.
Ability to foster coordination, cooperation, and communication among law enforcement agencies.
Ability to travel statewide and nationwide and work overtime as required.
Must pass a background investigation.
May be required to perform in hazardous, explosive environments while using protective equipment, including a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Responsibilities

Conduct complex, high-level investigations into criminal violations.
Gather and disseminate criminal intelligence and information in Wyoming and other states, at local, state, and federal levels.
Coordinate and communicate with law enforcement agencies and state and federal prosecutors.
Prosecute investigations in state and federal courts.
Locate and interview suspects, victims, witnesses, and informants to develop intelligence and gather evidence.
Conduct undercover purchases using state buy funds.
Execute high-risk search warrants and make arrests, including in situations involving armed suspects.
Conduct surveillance and wiretaps as part of criminal investigations.
Collect, process, preserve, and evaluate evidence from crime scenes and field investigations, including in hazardous environments.
Prepare verbal and written investigative reports and maintain complete case files.
Detain and arrest subjects on felony charges or warrants and transport or arrange transport to a secure place.
Testify in state and federal courts, before federal grand juries, and at formal hearings, including as an expert witness where appropriate.
Prepare court and grand jury exhibits for prosecutors when needed.
Confer with law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and court officials about cases, trials, evidence, and dispositions.
Advise and train division personnel and other law enforcement officers in investigations, evidence handling, criminal justice information systems, and problem resolution.
Explain agency policies, procedures, and practices to other agencies and outside individuals.
Use, maintain, and assist with repair or maintenance of specialized law enforcement equipment.
Attend training courses, seminars, and meetings for continuing education, including training related to clandestine laboratories and weapons of mass destruction.
May act as Team Leader in the absence of a supervisor and perform other assigned duties.
Remain on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week; travel statewide and nationwide; and work overtime as required.