Criminal Investigator - Glasgow

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Job Overview : This position coordinates and conducts investigations involving a broad range of allegations of felony violations of the Montana Criminal Codes and other crimes referred from external agencies. Coordinates with several agencies to provide investigative, law enforcement, and criminal intelligence technical expertise for other agencies.

This position works within the Narcotics Bureau of the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and is responsible for the coordination and execution of criminal investigations into allegations of felony violations of the Montana Criminal Codes – specifically those related to narcotics enforcement; work in an undercover, proactive capacity to develop cases that primarily involve violations of state and federal dangerous drug laws as well as other felony criminal violations. Narcotics Investigators respond to meth labs and provide drug-related training to many different audiences statewide.


Qualifications:


Knowledge and Skills: 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 conspiracy-type cases; 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 investigations including criminal justice information and rules of evidence. Knowledgeable regarding proper procedures for writing and executing search warrants, investigative subpoenas, and forfeiture documents.

If hired as a training position, these skills will be taught during the first year of service, however basic knowledge of the applicable statutes and theory of investigations should be known.

Skill in using all types of complicated equipment necessary to conduct criminal investigations; conducting overt investigations; operating equipment necessary to conduct overt investigations; making correct/legal and appropriate decisions in highly stressful situations; these skills will be taught and the employee in a training position will demonstrate knowledge of these skills at the end of training. Giving instructions/advice; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees; communicating effectively verbally and in writing; and in reviewing case plans and information. Skilled in the use of firearms. Skilled in drafting and presenting search warrants, investigative subpoenas and forfeiture documents to prosecutors and judges for review and issuance. Knowledge of social media interface, along with any specialized computer skills such as programming is an asset.

Narcotics Investigators must be skilled in accurately reporting contacts, witnessed events, statements, and maintain professional standards of integrity when confronted with situations that test their moral turpitude.

Education and Experience:

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  Five (5) years of law enforcement experience including a variety of felony investigations. For the training position, a minimum of two (2) years experience is required.
  
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  POST Law Enforcement Basic Certificate (or equivalent from other state) required.
  

Compensation listed reflects a range to accommodate the possibility of hiring a candidate into a training position. A fully qualified candidate would be hired at the current Agent's rate of $28.711108.

Must have a valid driver’s license and meet the qualifications to operate a department vehicle or personal vehicle for department business, required by state and department policies.

Firearms’ training is mandated for peace officer requirements and liability.

*This position will first be filled through the consideration of internal lateral transfers among bargaining unit members of the MPEA Criminal Investigators Unit (MPEA 048). If no eligible permanent status employees apply, other applications will be considered for the vacancy.



Eligible Training Assignment:

28.71