Special Agent I Rock Springs ICAC 2026-02694

State of Wyoming•Rock Springs, WY

About The Position

The Special Agent I is a sworn peace officer assigned to Wyoming’s Division of Criminal Investigation, serving on the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) / Computer Crimes Team. The role conducts full investigations of cyber tips, peer-to-peer investigations, and other cybercrimes, including child exploitation and child sex trafficking. Duties include identifying suspects, reviewing child sexual exploitation material (CSAM), interviewing suspects, and preparing subpoenas and search warrants for property, electronic service providers, and electronic devices. The agent also supports community awareness and conducts undercover and overt investigations. The ICAC Task Force has original jurisdiction in ICAC crimes and provides investigative assistance to law enforcement agencies in Wyoming and other states. The team conducts forensic analysis of computers and digital evidence and works closely with law enforcement agencies and task-force affiliates. The position involves extensive in-state and out-of-state travel, sometimes for several consecutive days, and requires 24/7 on-call availability. Agents may work in hazardous environments, execute high-risk search warrants, make arrests, and testify in state and federal courts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, typically in Criminal Justice, and 1–2 years of progressive work experience in criminal investigation; alternatively, 4–6 years of progressive criminal-investigation experience may substitute for education and experience.
The Attorney General’s Office requires at least five years of experience in the detection and investigation of criminal activities.
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.
Must successfully pass a background investigation.
Must pass annual firearms competency tests.
Ability to travel statewide and nationwide, work overtime as needed, and be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Ability to perform duties involving armed subjects and high-risk search warrants, and to enter explosive, gaseous, flammable, or confined-space areas; may need to work in hazardous environments using protective equipment, including SCBA.
Knowledge of applicable criminal codes and state and federal statutes; criminal-history systems including NCIC, NLETS, and W.C.J.I.N.; criminal justice systems; privacy and security regulations; high-tech investigation practices; advanced law-enforcement investigation techniques; and state-government processes.
Skill in firearms, law-enforcement and surveillance equipment, oral and written communication, interpersonal relations, problem resolution, and instruction techniques for criminal investigation.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, handle stressful situations, communicate with large groups and government and law-enforcement officials, promote coordination and cooperation among agencies, and maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or Criminal Administration.
At least five years of investigative experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct complex, high-level investigations, focusing on CSAM and ICAC crimes.
Investigate cyber tips, peer-to-peer activity, child exploitation, child sex trafficking, and other cybercrimes through undercover and overt methods.
Identify suspects and review child sexual exploitation material.
Locate and interview suspects, victims, witnesses, and informants; gather and develop intelligence and evidence.
Prepare subpoenas and state and federal search warrants for property, electronic service providers, and electronic devices; execute warrants and make arrests.
Coordinate and communicate with local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and court officials.
Prosecute investigations in state and federal courts and testify in court, grand juries, and formal hearings.
Gather and disseminate criminal intelligence across local, state, and federal jurisdictions.
Conduct undercover purchases using state funds and work with confidential informants to obtain evidence.
Review reports, evaluate evidence and crime scenes, and process and collect evidence from scenes and field investigations.
Conduct surveillance and, when required, wiretaps as part of criminal investigations.
Provide verbal and written investigative reports and maintain accurate, complete case files.
Detain and arrest subjects on felony charges or warrants and transport or hold them for transport to a secure place.
Confer with law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and court officials about cases, trials, evidence, and dispositions.
Advise and train division personnel, task-force officers, and law enforcement officers on investigations, evidence handling, case preparation, criminal justice information systems, and problem resolution.
Explain agency policies, procedures, and practices to law enforcement representatives and other individuals.
Use, maintain, and assist with repair or maintenance of specialized law enforcement equipment.
Attend continuing-education courses, seminars, and meetings, including training related to clandestine laboratories and weapons of mass destruction situations.
May prepare court and grand-jury exhibits and act as team leader in a supervisor’s absence; perform other duties as assigned.