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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:

The Human Trafficking Crime Investigator is responsible for collaborating and coordinating between the department of justice and local law enforcement for the investigation and enforcement of online marketing and advertising in which human trafficking is known to occur, helping to lead and coordinate human trafficking sting operations, conducting interdiction operations on state highways to intercept, identify, and disrupt human trafficking smuggling and activity, provide training, outreach, education, and coordination on human trafficking at a state level and undertaking efforts to collect and share data on human trafficking investigations and cases between all levels of law enforcement involved in work across the state related to human trafficking.   The position will  assist on some Amber alerts and missing persons if Human Trafficking is suspected, as well as identify possible Human Trafficking situations with runaways in Montana. The position is part of the Narcotics Bureau for DCI and may also be requested to assist other Narcotics Agents at times.

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.

• Background in narcotics investigations.

Special Instructions:

Cover letters for this position should address specific experience, training, and/or education that make you the ideal candidate for a digital forensic agent and Criminal Investigator (ICAC/ Cybercrime) position.  Cover letter should include detail about why this classification of digital forensic evidence and criminal investigation is of interest. 

The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the resume 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.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

• Criminal History Fingerprint Check

• Intensive Background Check

• Driving History

• Psychological Evaluation

• Drug Testing

• Medical Evaluation

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this position, you must attach a resume at the time of application.

Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a "Relevant File".

Your Resume: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position.  Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.

A complete online state application is not required.  To initiate an application, attach the resume to be considered for this position.  Failure to attach resume will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further.

Only electronic applications will be accepted.  Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date.  Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson at Terese.Christianson@mt.gov via File Transfer Service .

To request an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

       Medical, dental and vision coverage

       Retirement plans

       Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays

       Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts

       Employee Assistance Program

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

 This Organization Participates in E-Verify.

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