Sidney Narcotics Investigator

Summary

Sidney Narcotics InvestigatorMontana'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. The professionals within DCI are 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.This position is a Criminal Investigator and coordinates and conducts investigations involving a broad range of allegations of felony violations of the Montana Criminal Codes and other crimes referred from external agencies. This position works within the Narcotics Bureau of the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and is responsible for the coordination and execution of criminal investigations into allegations of felony violations of the Montana Criminal Codes – specifically those related to narcotics enforcement; work in an undercover, proactive capacity to develop cases that primarily involve violations of state and federal dangerous drug laws as well as other felony criminal violations. Narcotics Investigators respond to meth labs and provide drug-related training to many different audiences statewide.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.Salary: $38.25 - 39.25 YearlyTelework Eligibility: Not Telework EligibleBenefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement PlanNumber of Openings: 1Employee Status: RegularSchedule: Full-TimeJob Type: StandardShift: Day JobTravel: Yes, 50 % of the TimePrimary Location: Sidney Agency: Department of Justice Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees

Job Description

Sidney Narcotics InvestigatorMontana'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. The professionals within DCI are 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.This position is a Criminal Investigator and coordinates and conducts investigations involving a broad range of allegations of felony violations of the Montana Criminal Codes and other crimes referred from external agencies. This position works within the Narcotics Bureau of the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and is responsible for the coordination and execution of criminal investigations into allegations of felony violations of the Montana Criminal Codes – specifically those related to narcotics enforcement; work in an undercover, proactive capacity to develop cases that primarily involve violations of state and federal dangerous drug laws as well as other felony criminal violations. Narcotics Investigators respond to meth labs and provide drug-related training to many different audiences statewide.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.Salary: $38.25 - 39.25 YearlyTelework Eligibility: Not Telework EligibleBenefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement PlanNumber of Openings: 1Employee Status: RegularSchedule: Full-TimeJob Type: StandardShift: Day JobTravel: Yes, 50 % of the TimePrimary Location: Sidney Agency: Department of Justice Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees