Montana Department of Justice - Organized Retail Crime Agent (Billings MT)
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This is a "NEW" Criminal Investigator position in the Major Case Section which coordinates investigations and conducts criminal investigations of organized retail crime with city, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies at their request.
The position works closely with private retail business sectors to generate cases, leads, and information identifying organized patterns of criminal activity leading to financial loss.
The focus of investigations is exclusively on organized retail crime activity affecting Montana businesses and consumers.
The Criminal Investigator (Agent) gathers, analyzes and evaluates intelligence on individuals and groups involved in organized retail theft.
The Agent then identifies, coordinates and conducts criminal investigations into thefts of property or services, organized crime activity, white collar crime, complex financial crimes and corruption.
Because organized retail crime may have ties to larger criminal syndicates, investigations into human trafficking, dangerous drug distribution, prescription drug diversion and violent crime may all have a nexus that require a networked approach for an effective outcome.
The Agent responds to callouts, collaborates with retail loss prevention professionals and the retail industry, applies for and executes search warrants and/or investigative subpoenas, analyzes data in all forms, processes crime scenes and collects evidence, conducts field interviews/interrogations, completes follow-up investigative work to build a case file, assists prosecutors and testifies in court.
The Agent also provides training to law enforcement agencies and public safety sectors (both private and governmental) throughout the state.
- Salary: $32.75 - 36.75 Hourly
- Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma.
- Three years of criminal, investigative, or law-enforcement experience.
- Firearms’ training is mandated for peace officer requirements and liability.
- Current POST Law Enforcement Basic Certificate (or equivalent from another state) required.
- Must meet eligibility requirements for the POST Law Enforcement Intermediate Certificate.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or closely related with coursework in criminal justice field from an accredited college or university.
- Five (5) years of investigative experience with a minimum of two (2) years as a full-time investigator handling a variety of felony investigations comparable to those a state agent is expected to handle.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- The position requires extensive knowledge of law enforcement; investigative procedures; planning; report writing, coordinating the activities of multiple agencies and jurisdictions; developing, conducting and presenting complex long-term cases; criminal procedures, collection and rules of evidence, criminal justice information and privacy/security regulations, family services, Social Services and Institutions and law enforcement and investigation including criminal justice information. Knowledgeable, proficient, and skilled in the use of firearms. Knowledgeable regarding proper procedures for writing and executing search warrants, investigative subpoenas, and forfeiture documents.
- Skill in using all types of complicated equipment necessary to conduct criminal investigations; conducting undercover investigations; making correct/legal and appropriate decisions in highly stressful situations; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees; communicating effectively verbally and in writing; and in reviewing case plans and information. Skilled in drafting and presenting search warrants, investigative subpoenas and forfeiture documents to prosecutors and judges for review and issuance.
- Skill in examining all types of evidence to determine its relevance to the prosecution of the case and to properly document its relationship to the case and criminals. Procedures followed include standards of law enforcement and criminal investigation profession, best practices in investigation, and federal, state, and local regulations.
- Knowledge of Montana Codes Annotated (MCA) dealing with crimes (MCA, Title 45, "Crimes"), criminal procedure (MCA, Title 46, "Criminal Procedure"), rules of evidence (MCA, Title 26, Chapter 10, "Montana Rules of Evidence"), seizures related to contraband, criminal justice information and privacy/security regulations (MCA, Title 44, Chapter 5, "Criminal Justice Information"); family services (MCA, Title 52); Social Services and Institutions (MCA, Title 53); CFR 18 and 42;
- ARMs; and law enforcement and investigation including criminal justice information and rules of evidence.
- Knowledge of e-commerce, online, and marketplace sectors where criminal activity may occur. This includes demonstrated skill in the ability to identify, track and recover stolen items being advertised, marketed or sold by organized crime groups or individuals.
Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:
- Criminal History Fingerprint Check
- Intensive Background Check
- Driving History
- Drug Testing
- Medical Evaluation
- Psychological Evaluation
FABULOUS State of Montana benefits -
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement plan
- Additional 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
- Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
- Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Not Telework Eligible
All we need is your resume!
Did you know - State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Closing Date (based on your computer's time zone): November 22, 2023, 11:59:00 PM
Please direct questions regarding this position to armando.oropeza@mt.gov
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