Special Agent I Cheyenne ICAC

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Special Agents are sworn peace officers assigned to the Division of Criminal Investigation. They are involved in the monitoring collection investigation and analysis of various types of criminal activity including internet crimes against children drug trafficking organizations homicides sexual assaults bribery official misconduct federal firearms violations kidnapping embezzlement interdictions as well as a multitude of politically sensitive cases and other high-level addition it includes investigating computer and related high-tech crimes involving highly technical computer equipment and related applications for the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). Finally agents work closely with local state and federal agencies and assist in protecting Wyoming citizens their property and the local state and federal government.

The Computer Crimes Team and Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force have original jurisdiction in ICAC crimes and provide investigative assistance to city county state and federal law enforcement agencies throughout Wyoming and other states. The unit conducts forensic analysis on computers and digital addition the unit investigates Internet Crimes Against Children Child Sex trafficking and other cyber-crime investigations.

This position is for an Internet Crimes Against Children / Computer Crimes Team Agent. The position is responsible for the full investigation of Cyber tips Peer 2 Peer investigations community awareness undercover and overt investigations. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying suspects and frequently obtaining and reviewing Child Sexual Exploitation Material (CSAM). Additionally the position will interview suspects involved in child exploitation and prepare subpoenas and search warrants for property Electronic Service Providers and electronic devices. Successful candidates will also be responsible for assisting and working closely with other law enforcement agencies and affiliates assigned to the Wyoming ICAC Task Force. This position entails extensive travel both in and out of state sometimes several days in a row.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE !

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Conducts complex high-level investigations pertaining to varying criminal violations focusing on CSAM/ICAC crimes.
• Routinely gather and disseminate criminal intelligence and other information both in Wyoming and other states and at local state and federal levels.
• Coordinate and communicate with local county state and federal law enforcement agencies and state and federal prosecutors.
• Prosecute investigations in both state and federal courts.
• Locate and interview suspects victims and other witnesses in the gathering and development of intelligence.
• Perform undercover purchases that require the use of state buy funds.
• Work with confidentialinformants to obtain criminal evidence.
• Review reports and evaluate evidence and crime scenes.
• Perform wiretaps to collect information on criminal activity and identify conspirators
• Perform seizures of firearms currency vehicles and other valuables procured or utilized during drug transactions.
• Process and collect evidence from crime scenes and/or field investigations.
• Conduct surveillance of persons business places agencies or groups as part of a criminal investigation.
• Provide verbal and written investigative reports; maintain accurate and complete case files.
• Investigate incidents or violations by obtaining information and interviewing witnesses informants victims and suspects.
• Detain and arrest subjects on felony charges or warrants and transport or hold for transport to a secure place.
• Prepare and execute state and federal high-risk search warrants and make state and federal arrests.
• Testify in state and federal court and the federal court grand jury or formal hearings as a lay witness or an expert witness in areas of expertise and/or to the results of an investigation.
• May prepare court and grand jury exhibits for use by prosecutors.
• Confer with law enforcement agencies prosecutors and court officials regarding court cases trials evidence or dispositions.
• Confer with advise and train division personnel task force officers and local state and federal law enforcement officers in various aspects of criminal investigation evidence collection and preservation case preparation criminal justice information systems and problem resolution.
• Explain agency policies procedures and practices to representatives of other law enforcement agencies and outside individuals.
• Use maintain and assist in the repair or maintenance of specialized law enforcement equipment.
• Attend training courses seminars and meetings for continuing education including training in clandestine laboratories and weapons of mass destruction situations.
• May act as Team Leader in the absence of a supervisor; other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to candidates with an associates or bachelors degree in criminal justice or criminal administration and at least five (5) years of investigative experience.

**Applicants must be P.O.S.T. certified or become P.O.S.T. certified in the State of Wyoming within one year of employment.
**Applicants must have the ability to be Clandestine Laboratory Certified by O.S.H.A.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of criminal code and other state/federal statutes applicable to law enforcement.
• Knowledge of federal and state automated criminal history systems including NCIC NLETS W.C.J.I.N. and federal and state laws pertaining to criminal history.
• Knowledge of principles concepts and prevalent practices of criminal justice systems at the local state and federal levels especially concerning high-tech issues.
• Knowledge of privacy security and other related regulations.
• Knowledge of methods techniques and practices of law enforcement pertaining to high-tech investigations.
• Knowledge of advanced law enforcement investigation techniques.
• Knowledge of processes of state government including legislative and administrative processes and the guiding principles underlying these processes.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to criminal history information.
• Skill in the use of firearms.
• Skill in the use of law enforcement and surveillance equipment necessary to performthe functions of the position.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and resolving problems.
• Skill in instruction techniques of criminal investigation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to speak to large groups of people the press law enforcement administrators local state and federal officials elected and other government officials and the legislature.
• Ability to promote and enhance coordination cooperation and communication among law enforcement agencies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Criminal Justice)

Experience:

1-2 years of progressive work experience in Criminal Investigation

NOTE: The Attorney Generals Office mandatorily requires applicants to have at least five (5) years of experience in the detection and investigation of criminal activities

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience in Criminal Investigation

NOTE: The Attorney Generals Office mandatorily requires applicants to have at least five (5) years of experience in the detection and investigation of criminal activities.

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Execute High-Risk Search Warrants; perform duties involving armed subjects threatening an officer and public safety.
• Collect evidence and make entry into explosive gaseous flammable and confined space areas.
• Must successfully pass annual competency tests with firearms.
• May be required to travel statewide and nationwide.
• May be required to work overtime as needed.
• Required to be on call 24 hours a day seven days a week.
• May be required to perform in hazardous explosive environments while utilizing protective equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Position is funded by the ICAC Grant
• Successful applicants must pass a background investigation
  

Supplemental Information

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Required Experience:

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