Major Case Agent (Motor Vehicle)

Munro Footwear Group; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Montana Division of Criminal Investigation, within the Montana Department of Justice, is seeking a Major Case Agent (Motor Vehicle) to lead and coordinate criminal investigations. The role focuses on cases referred by the Motor Vehicle Division and involves field interviews, evidence collection, and collaboration with local, state, and federal partners.

The investigator will respond to calls, build case files, assist prosecutors, and may provide training to other agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Three years of criminal, investigative, or law-enforcement experience.
• Firearms training required for peace officer status.
• Current POST Law Enforcement Basic Certificate (or equivalent).
• Must meet eligibility for POST Intermediate Certificate.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate investigations with city, county, state and federal agencies.
• Investigate referrals from the Motor Vehicle Division.
• Respond to callouts, process crime scenes and collect evidence.
• Provide training to law enforcement agencies and public safety sectors.
• Testify in court and assist prosecutors.

Skills

Criminal investigation

Interview techniques

Evidence collection

Education

High school diploma

POST Basic Certificate

POST Intermediate Certificate

Valid driver's license

Job description

Job Description - Major Case Agent (Motor Vehicle) (26142154)

Position Title:

Major Case Agent (Motor Vehicle) - ( 26142154 )

Division Overview

Montana’s Division of Criminal Investigation is a diverse public safety team of professionals who provide a full range of criminal investigative services to state, local, and tribal law enforcement. From homicide investigations to illegal narcotics, criminal records, cybercrime, human trafficking, missing persons, or through training and certifying public safety officers, DCI serves as the hub in providing critical law enforcement support. Our diverse customer base includes protecting our vulnerable population, managing the sexual and violent offender registry, serving as the hub of communication for criminal justice information networks and the storage of criminal records, conducting arson investigations, as well as providing intelligence analysis support for local law enforcement. Many of our positions within DCI go without public recognition but remain the lifeline of support for public safety. With a doctrine of service, honor, and justice, this statewide organization provides the best in critical, accurate, and timely service to protect our citizens.

Job Overview

This is a Criminal Investigator position in the Major Case Section which coordinates investigations and conducts criminal investigations with city, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies at their request. The section also coordinates and conducts criminal investigations of allegations referred by the Montana State Fund and the Motor Vehicle Division of the Department of Justice. These investigations include—but are not limited to—homicide and other violent crimes, in-custody assaults and deaths including officer-involved shooting events and critical incidents, organized crime activity, white-collar crime, sex crimes, corruption, official misconduct, theft, complex financial crimes, and internal agency investigations. Criminal Investigators (Agents) respond to callouts, process crime scenes and collect evidence, conduct field interviews/interrogations, complete follow-up investigative work to build a case file, assist prosecutors and testify in court. Major Case Agents also provide training to law enforcement agencies and public safety sectors throughout the state.

This position will primarily focus on criminal investigations of allegations referred by the Motor Vehicle Division.

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.

Special Instructions

The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the résumé and cover letter, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks.

Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered.

Pre-Employment Screening

• Criminal History Fingerprint Check
• Driving History
• Drug Testing
• Medical Evaluation
• Psychological Evaluation

Salary

39.25 - 39.25 Hourly

• Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible
• Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
• Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays

This Organization Participates in E-Verify.

Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.

Employee Status

Regular

Schedule

Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Variable

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Primary Location

Billings

Agency

Department of Justice

Union

Montana Federation of Public Employees

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.