Special Agent II

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Special Agent II performs highly confidential criminal investigative work for the Office of Attorney General, detecting and investigating violations of Commonwealth laws and regulations. In the Insurance Fraud Section, agents routinely enforce criminal statutes involving fraud, theft, and arson and investigate insurance-related matters such as auto claims, workers’ compensation, health care, property loss, personal injury, and insurance-industry misconduct. The role uses a broad range of investigative processes and procedures on cases ranging from routine to sensitive, complex, and difficult. A Special Agent II may conduct investigations independently, coordinate a team as a case agent, or serve as a team member, and may guide less experienced agents. Work is assigned and reviewed by a supervisor through written reports and conferences. Assignments may require irregular hours or an irregular work week. Agents are state law enforcement officers and must be trained in accordance with Act 120. The position is in the Insurance Fraud Section of the Criminal Law Division, based in Pittsburgh. The employee reports to the headquartered location at least two days per week and may telework the remainder of the week when desired and based on business need. It is full-time, non-civil service, and union. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the starting salary is $77,447.

Requirements

Must be Act 120 certified or eligible for a waiver of training under the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Act (MPOETC).
One of the following qualification pathways: 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.
One of the following qualification pathways: a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of relevant law enforcement or investigative experience, or experience in a technical or specialized field related to the position.
One of the following qualification pathways: a master’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of relevant law enforcement or investigative experience, or experience in a technical or specialized field related to the position.
One of the following qualification pathways: six years of relevant law enforcement or investigative experience, or experience in a technical or specialized field related to the position.
One of the following qualification pathways: four years of active-duty military experience with honorable discharge and two years of relevant law enforcement or investigative experience, or experience in a technical or specialized field related to the position.
One of the following qualification pathways: 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 (MOS).
Equivalent combinations of relevant education, experience, and training may qualify.
Must qualify with an approved firearm at predetermined intervals.

Responsibilities

Conduct or assist with court-approved electronic interceptions or consensual electronic surveillance.
Examine financial records, accounting ledgers, and legal documents to detect or confirm illegal activity.
Collect, evaluate, develop, and prepare evidence for prosecution.
Conduct or assist with surveillance of individuals or locations.
Interview witnesses and interrogate subjects to obtain information, evidence, and confessions.
Make or assist with arrests and execute searches pursuant to court-ordered warrants.
Participate in raids and undercover assignments.
Prepare criminal complaints and search warrants.
Prepare written summaries of investigative activities and detailed investigative reports setting forth allegations and evidence.
Collect, prepare, and submit evidence for laboratory analysis.
Appear in court before a district justice or statewide investigating grand jury to present testimony and evidence as a prosecution witness; may serve as the prosecution officer at the district justice level.
Seek out, contact, and develop informants to obtain information, or receive training in those principles.
Qualify with an approved firearm at predetermined intervals.
Assist with or provide information for the preparation of press releases.
Provide direction and guidance to less experienced agents when assigned.
May be required to use a firearm in self-defense, to defend fellow agents or the public, or to prevent felonious crimes.