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Position Information Section: Gun Violence Task Force/Criminal Law Division Class: Special Agent Trainee/I/II Location: Philadelphia 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: Special Agent Trainee - Starting salary of $60,506 Special Agent I - Starting salary of $68,455 Special Agent II - Starting salary of $77,447 Basic Function The Special Agent classification involves criminal investigative work of a highly confidential nature performed by agents of the Office of Attorney General involving the detection and investigation of violations of the laws and statutes of the Commonwealth as specified in The Commonwealth Attorneys Act, the Public Welfare Code, and other applicable Commonwealth laws, statutes, and regulations. Special Agents utilize the entire spectrum of investigative processes and procedures in the conduct of, or in providing assistance with the conduct of, criminal investigations ranging from routine to the most sensitive, complex, and difficult cases.

A Special Agent I conducts investigations of cases of limited scope and complexity under the direction and guidance of an experienced agent and/or supervisor. A Special Agent II may conduct an investigation independently, 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. Work is received from a supervisor who reviews the work product of the employee through written reports and conferences to ensure accuracy, thoroughness, and compliance to established policies and procedures and to evaluate the application and effectiveness of sound judgment.

Firearms are used by Special Agents in the course of their work; therefore, attendance at and completion of a firearms safety qualifications course provided by the Office of Attorney General will be required as soon as practicable after beginning employment with the Office. Examples Of Duties Utilizes Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) databases (eTrace) to research, recover, and share information involving firearms Conducts surveillance at gun shows and conducts outreach with federal firearms dealers Examines, or assists in the examination of, financial records, accounting ledgers, and legal documents to detect and/or confirm illegal activity Collects, evaluates, develops, and prepares evidence for presentation for prosecution or provides assistance with these tasks Conducts, or assists with the conduct of, surveillance of individuals or locations Interviews, or assists in the interviewing of, witnesses and interrogates subjects to ascertain information, evidence, and confessions Makes, or assists in making, arrests and executes searches pursuant to court-ordered warrants Participates in raids and undercover assignments Prepares, or assists with the preparation of, criminal complaints and search warrants Prepares, or assists with the preparation of, written summary reports of investigative activities and detailed reports of investigations setting forth allegations and evidence Collects, prepares, and submits evidence for laboratory analysis or provides assistance with this task Appears in court before a district justice or a statewide investigating grand jury to present testimony and evidence as a prosecution witness and may serve as the prosecution officer at the district justice level Is required to qualify with an approved firearm at predetermined intervals Assists with and/or provides information for the preparation of press releases May be required to use a firearm in self-defense, the defense of fellow agents or the public, or to prevent the commission of felonious crimes Performs other tasks as required Minimum Experience and Training Qualification for Special 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 Special Agent I or Special Agent II as outlined below, will be hired as Special Agent Trainees. Agent Trainees must participate in and successfully complete the Commonwealth Investigators Training Program (CITP) and must participate in the Office of Attorney General Agent Field Training Program.

Upon successful completion of the CITP, Special Agent Trainees will be reclassified to Special Agent I or Special Agent II based on their education and investigative experience. Qualifications for Special Agent I and Special Agent II: In addition to the below qualifications, applicants must have Act 120 certification, certification from an Act 120 equivalent training program as determined by the Office of Attorney General, or have successfully completed the Commonwealth Investigators Training Program. Special 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 Special 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.