Narcotics Agent Trainee/I/II

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A state legal office is seeking a Narcotics Agent Trainee/I/II to conduct criminal investigations related to drug laws. The role includes evidence collection, surveillance, and conducting interviews. Candidates must have relevant education in criminal justice and some law enforcement experience. The position offers opportunities for telework and pays between $59,316 and $75,924 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess Act 120 certification or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited college with a degree related to criminal investigations.
• Two to four years of relevant law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct criminal investigations under the Controlled Substance Act.
• Collect, evaluate, and prepare evidence for prosecution.
• Conduct surveillance and interviews to gather information.

Skills

Investigative skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

Associate degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

Section: Bureau of Narcotics Investigation & Drug Control/Criminal Law Division

Class: Narcotics Agent Trainee/I/II

Location: Wilkes-Barre

Telework: Limited ad-hoc telework opportunities available with supervisor approval and based on business need.

Position Type: Full-time, Non-civil service, Union

Work Hours: 8:30 – 5:00

Salary Range: Narcotics Agent Trainee: Starting salary of $59,316

Narcotics Agent I: Starting salary of $67,119

Narcotics Agent II: Starting salary of $75,924

Basic Function

This is criminal investigative work of a highly confidential nature involving the detection and investigation of violations of the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act; and other applicable Commonwealth laws and statutes.

An employee in this position conducts or provides assistance with the conduct of criminal investigations which vary in the degree of difficulty and significance by employing all aspects of investigative processes and procedures.

A Narcotics Agent I conducts investigations of cases of limited scope and complexity under the direction and guidance of an experienced agent and/or supervisor. A Narcotics Agent II may conduct an investigation independently or as a case agent coordinating the efforts of a team or as a team member and may provide direction and guidance to a less experienced agent.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in formal classroom and on-the-job training to acquire the necessary knowledge and skill for the competent conduct of criminal investigations
• Conducts criminal investigations pursuant to the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act
• Collects, evaluates, develops, and prepares evidence for presentation for prosecution or provides assistance with this task
• Conducts surveillance of individuals or locations
• Seeks out, contacts, and develops informants to procure information or receives training and instruction in the principles of seeking out, contacting, and developing informants to procure information relating to violations of the Controlled Substance Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act and other applicable Commonwealth laws and statutes
• Conducts interviews of witnesses and interrogation of subjects to ascertain information, evidence, and confessions
• Prepares criminal complaints and search warrants
• Makes arrests and executes searches pursuant to court-authorized warrants
• Upon the receipt of Class A certification, conducts both consensual electronic and court-authorized surveillance
• Examines financial records and legal documents to detect and/or confirm illegal activity
• Inspects licensed individuals and establishments involved in legitimate drug distribution
• Prepares and executes administrative warrants and assists in the conduct of audits on licensed practitioners
• Participates in raids and undercover assignments
• Prepares written summary reports of investigative activities and detailed reports of investigations setting forth allegations and evidence
• Conducts seizures of vehicles and other conveyances and prepares all documents necessary for forfeiture proceedings
• Collects, prepares, and submits evidence for laboratory analysis
• Appears in court, before a district justice, a statewide investigating grand jury, and all levels of the judicial process to present testimony and evidence as a prosecution witness
• Is required to qualify with a Bureau approved firearm at predetermined intervals
• May be required to use a firearm in self-defense, the defense of fellow agents, the public, or to prevent the commission of felonious crimes

Qualifications:

Narcotics Agent Trainee

Applicants that do not have Act 120 certification, or a certification from an equivalent training program as determined by the Office of Attorney General, but that meet the minimum experience and training for a Narcotics Agent I or Narcotics Agent II, will be hired as Narcotics Agent Trainees.

Narcotics Agent I

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Science, Police Administration, or a related major specific to the criminal investigative field, or a technical or specialized major related to a specific position, and two years of relevant law enforcement or investigative experience, or experience in a technical or specialized field related to a specific position OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Science, Police Administration, or a related major specific to the criminal investigative field, or a technical or specialized major related to a specific position OR

Four years of relevant law enforcement or investigative experience, or experience in a technical or specialized field related to a specific position OR

Four years of active duty military experience with honorable discharge OR

Any equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training

Narcotics Agent II

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Science, Police Administration, or a related major specific to the criminal investigative field, or a technical or specialized major related to a specific position, and four years of relevant law enforcement or investigative experience, or experience in a technical or specialized field related to a specific position OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Science, Police Administration, or a related major specific to the criminal investigative field, or a technical or specialized major related to a specific position, and two years of relevant law enforcement or investigative experience, or experience in a technical or specialized field related to a specific position OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Science, Police Administration, or a related major specific to the criminal investigative field, or a technical or specialized major related to a specific position, and one year of relevant law enforcement or investigative experience, or experience in a technical or specialized field related to a specific position OR

Six years of relevant law enforcement or investigative experience, or experience in a technical or specialized field related to a specific position OR

Four years of active duty military experience with honorable discharge, and two years of relevant law enforcement or investigative experience, or experience in a technical or specialized field related to a specific position OR

Six years of active duty military experience with honorable discharge including two years as a Military Police Officer with the Criminal Investigations Division or a relevant Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) OR

Any equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training