Special Agent III

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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.
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.
Knowledge of the use of electronic surveillance devices.
Knowledge of the use of deadly force and less-than-lethal force.
Knowledge of firearms safety practices and training methods.
Knowledge of forensic laboratory and agency capabilities.
Knowledge of crime scene processing and proper evidence handling.
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.
Ability to gather and analyze evidence.
Ability to conduct interviews and interrogations.
Ability to install, operate and monitor electronic surveillance and other equipment.
Ability to apply knowledge acquired through training.
Ability to train and coordinate the activities of investigative personnel.
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.
Willing to be on call twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
Willing to travel frequently and be away from home for extended periods of time.
Willing to transfer where and when needed and to accept assignments anywhere in the state.
Pass a thorough character and background investigation.
Successfully pass a polygraph examination, a drug screen, and a psychological evaluation.
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.
Applicants must be able to satisfy the limitations contained in the federal law regarding misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence.

Nice To Haves

Possess a commercial pilot's license with a commercial/instrument rating.
Have a total pilot flight time of 500 hours.
Have 50 hours in a model used by Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.
Pass a class 2 flight physical.
Possession of education/experience/training as required by current Oklahoma Statutes or approved selective qualifications.

Responsibilities

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.
Serves as a field training officer for trainee-level agents.
Organizes and coordinates multi-jurisdictional task force investigations.
Functions as a resident agent.
Provides specialized assistance such as firearms or self-defense instruction, LEDT instruction, digital evidence analysis, aerial surveillance as an aircraft pilot, polygraph examination, electronic surveillance.
Temporarily performs limited supervisory duties in a relief capacity during the absence of the supervisor.