Investigator

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage allowance

Paid holidays

Take-home vehicle

Job summary

State of Oklahoma seeks an Investigator at the 220 District Attorneys Council to conduct proactive and reactive criminal investigations, including narcotics trafficking and major felonies. Responsibilities include surveillance, warrants, and gathering intelligence in coordination with prosecutors.

Requirements include a valid Oklahoma driver's license, five years of certified law enforcement experience, and CLEET Peace Officer Certification (Advanced preferred).

Qualifications

• Valid Oklahoma driver's license.
• Minimum of five (5) years of full-time, certified law enforcement experience.
• Current Oklahoma CLEET Peace Officer Certification (Advanced Certification preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in criminal investigations, preferably in narcotics or major crimes.
• Strong knowledge of Oklahoma criminal statutes, rules of evidence, and search & seizure laws.
• Ability to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to pass a thorough background investigation and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive and reactive criminal investigations involving narcotics trafficking, violent crime, and major felony offenses.
• Utilize surveillance, undercover operations, search warrants, and intelligence gathering techniques.
• Collect, preserve, and process physical and digital evidence in accordance with legal standards.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports and affidavits for prosecution.
• Testify in court proceedings as a fact and/or expert witness.
• Coordinate with prosecutors, law enforcement agencies, and other investigative partners.
• Participate in specialized operations including warrant service, interdiction, and joint task force activities.

Skills

Criminal investigations

Narcotics knowledge

Evidence collection

Court testimony

Surveillance techniques

Education

Oklahoma Peace Officer Certification (CLEET)

Job description

Job Posting Title

Investigator

Agency

220 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS COUNCIL

Supervisory Organization

DAC District 8 Fin

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

STATUS: Full-Time

CLOSING: Until filled

SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

BENEFITS

• Full State of Oklahoma benefits including generous monthly allowance for health coverage, paid sick and vacation leave earned monthly.
• Paid holidays.
• Department-issued equipment and take-home vehicle.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

• Conduct proactive and reactive criminal investigations involving narcotics trafficking, violent crime, and major felony offenses.
• Utilize surveillance, undercover operations, search warrants, and intelligence gathering techniques.
• Collect, preserve, and process physical and digital evidence in accordance with legal standards.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports and affidavits for prosecution.
• Testify in court proceedings as a fact and/or expert witness.
• Coordinate with prosecutors, law enforcement agencies, and other investigative partners.
• Participate in specialized operations including warrant service, interdiction, and joint task force activities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
• Minimum of five (5) years of full-time, certified law enforcement experience.
• Current Oklahoma CLEET Peace Officer Certification (Advanced Certification preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in criminal investigations, preferably in narcotics or major crimes.
• Strong knowledge of Oklahoma criminal statutes, rules of evidence, and search & seizure laws.
• Ability to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to pass a thorough background investigation and drug screening.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position and is not inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required now or in the future.

The Oklahoma District Attorneys Council (DAC) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender identity or expression and pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. DAC also has a strict no-retaliation policy that prohibits retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment, or who participate in investigations into such conduct. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.