Criminal Investigator I - Undercover & Intelligence Ops

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

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.