Special Agent Trainee: Gun Violence Task Force

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Limited telework

Job summary

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General in Philadelphia seeks a Special Agent Trainee/I/II for the Gun Violence Task Force. The role involves confidential criminal investigations, firearms handling, and coordinating with state and federal agencies.

Telework is limited and requires supervisor approval; standard hours are 8:30–5:00. Special Agent I/II duties include surveillance, witness interviews, arrest possibilities, and drafting reports and warrants.

Qualifications

• Act 120 certification or certification from an Act 120 equivalent training program, or successful completion of the Commonwealth Investigators Training Program (CITP).
• Special Agent I: associate degree + 2 years experience, or bachelor's degree, or four years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Special Agent II: bachelor’s degree + 2 years or master’s degree + 1 year, or six years of relevant experience, or four years of active duty military with two years of relevant experience, or other equivalent combinations.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes ATF databases (eTrace) to research and share information on firearms.
• Conducts surveillance at gun shows and engages with federal firearms dealers.
• Examines financial records and documents to detect illegal activity.
• Collects and prepares evidence for prosecution and court presentation.
• Interviews and interrogates witnesses to ascertain information and evidence.
• Prepares criminal complaints and search warrants and may appear in court to testify.

Education

Associate degree + 2 years relevant experience

Bachelor's degree

Four years of relevant law enforcement or investigative experience

Active duty military experience with honorable discharge

Job description

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General in Philadelphia seeks a Special Agent Trainee/I/II for the Gun Violence Task Force. The role involves confidential criminal investigations, firearms handling, and coordinating with state and federal agencies.

Telework is limited and requires supervisor approval; standard hours are 8:30–5:00. Special Agent I/II duties include surveillance, witness interviews, arrest possibilities, and drafting reports and warrants.