Senior Narcotics Investigator

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General is seeking a Narcotics Agent II in the Bureau of Narcotics Investigation & Drug Control. The role is based in North Huntingdon with limited ad-hoc telework approved by a supervisor. Work hours are 8:30–5:00, full-time, non-civil service, union.

Starting salary is $77,447 and duties include conducting investigations, surveillance, and court testimony. Agents may work irregular hours and extended stays away from the headquarters as needed.

Qualifications

• Act 120 certification or equivalent training required.
• Associate degree with 4 years of relevant law enforcement or investigative experience, or Bachelor's with 2 years, or Master's with 1 year.
• Six years of relevant law enforcement or investigative experience or equivalent.
• Active duty military experience with qualifications may be substituted as allowed.

Responsibilities

• Participates in investigations and training to conduct criminal investigations under the Act.
• Conducts investigations, gathers evidence, and prepares materials for prosecution or assists with it.
• Conducts surveillance of individuals or locations and interviews witnesses or subjects.
• Prepares criminal complaints and search warrants; executes warrants and makes arrests.
• Tests financial records and documents to detect illegal activity; assists in forfeiture proceedings.
• Participates in raids and undercover assignments and presents testimony in court.

Job description

The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General is seeking a Narcotics Agent II in the Bureau of Narcotics Investigation & Drug Control. The role is based in North Huntingdon with limited ad-hoc telework approved by a supervisor. Work hours are 8:30–5:00, full-time, non-civil service, union.

Starting salary is $77,447 and duties include conducting investigations, surveillance, and court testimony. Agents may work irregular hours and extended stays away from the headquarters as needed.