Criminal Investigator I

North Dakota Office of Attorney General; Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employee + family)

Dental & Vision (employee-paid)

Retirement plan (NDPERS)

457 deferred compensation plan

Medical spending account

Paid annual & sick leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

North Dakota Office of Attorney General in Devils Lake seeks a dedicated investigator to conduct criminal and narcotic investigations, interview witnesses, perform surveillance, and work with confidential informants and other agencies. The role includes serving on a statewide task force and providing law enforcement training to officers statewide.

The position requires extensive travel and offers comprehensive benefits, with PSLF eligibility and support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years investigative experience preferred or equivalent.
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a North Dakota peace officer.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work undercover and with diverse agencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct criminal and narcotic investigations including interviews and surveillance.
• Work with confidential informants and other criminal justice agencies.
• Operate specialized equipment and gather evidence for cases.
• Provide law enforcement training and serve on statewide task forces.
• Travel extensively, including overnight stays; vehicle provided.

Skills

Investigation

Interviews

Surveillance

Report writing

Conflict management

Undercover work

Interagency collaboration

Communication

Confidential informants

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

5 years investigative experience

Tools

Electronic surveillance equipment

Specialized equipment operation

Job description

Summary Of Work

The individual in this position is responsible for conducting criminal and narcotic investigations and obtaining intelligence information which includes conducting interviews and surveillance, working with confidential informants and all criminal justice agencies, operating specialized equipment, gathering and maintaining evidence, and working in an undercover capacity. This individual is also responsible for serving on a statewide task force and providing law enforcement training to officers throughout the state.

This position is located in the Devils Lake, ND area.

In addition to the monthly salary, this position includes fully paid health insurance for employee and family, the option to participate in employee-paid dental and vision for employee and family, participation in the state NDPERS defined contribution retirement plan as well as the option to participate in the 457 deferred compensation plan, the option to contribute to a medical spending account, and earning annual and sick leave.

Employees in this position are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Duties and Tasks

• Participate in supervised basic investigations such as burglary, forgery, possession of controlled substance, larceny/theft, assault, gaming, motor vehicle thefts, stolen property, and other assigned investigations.


• Maintain proficiency in use of specialized technical equipment.


• Complete other duties associated with search warrants, preservation of evidence, and case preparation, to include providing sworn testimony.


• Conduct illegal drug investigations and work in an undercover role.


• Apprehend and convict suspects who are responsible for the crime.


• Obtain and exchange intelligence information.


• Conduct surveillance activities.


• Prepare and present case reports.


• Develop and maintain associations with confidential informants.


• Coordinate arrest and search warrant activities.


• Operate electronic surveillance equipment.


• Gather and maintain evidence.


• Provide law enforcement training.


• Extensive travel to include overnight stays will be required; vehicle will be provided.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of investigative experience is preferred. An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.


• Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a North Dakota peace officer.


• Excellent report writing, communication skills, prioritization, time management, and organization skills.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, all criminal justice agencies, and the public.


• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.


• Be in good physical condition.


• Ability to work in an undercover capacity.


• Ability to be certified as a North Dakota law enforcement instructor.


• Possess a valid state issued driver's license.


• Must carry a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency.


• Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to complete a polygraph examination, medical evaluation, physical fitness assessment, drug screening, psychological assessment, background investigation, and final hiring panel review. Candidates must successfully complete all of the aforementioned screening processes to be considered for employment.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

Total Rewards

The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.

Application Procedures

Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process and a background and criminal investigation. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The Office of Attorney General does not provide sponsorships.

Application package must be received by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed on the opening.

Documents To Be Submitted

• Resume


• Cover letter with a summary that clearly explains how the applicant's work experience is related to the summary of work and minimum/preferred qualifications


• 3 Professional References


• College Transcripts (copies or unofficial versions are acceptable for the initial application process but when the top candidate is given a conditional employment offer, they are required to present official transcripts)

The North Dakota Office of Attorney General prohibits candidates from plagiarizing any portion of their employment application and interview process to include responses to questions in which you must provide a narrative and/or verbal response. You must create your own responses originally and not copy or adapt them from other sources. While the North Dakota Office of Attorney General encourages you to create your narratives and interview responses with great care, including correct use of grammar and style, you are prohibited from using any artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool, to include but not limited to ChatGPT during the interview process. Any information you provide during the application and interview process is subject to verification. The North Dakota Office of Attorney General will discontinue your candidacy if we find you have violated this prohibition on use of AI tools in the application and interview process.

All hiring decisions are subject to approval by the Attorney General. No offer of employment is final or binding until approved by the Attorney General.

Anyone needing assistance or accommodations during any part of the application or interview process please contact Ashley, Office of Attorney General: E-mail: [e-mail]; phone: [phone] or TTY: [phone].

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

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