Special Agent, Office of the Kansas Attorney General Criminal Division

Special Agent, Office of the Kansas Attorney General Criminal Division The Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG) is accepting applications to fill a Special Agent (Commissioned Law Enforcement) position to be assigned to the Criminal Division to conduct a variety of routine and complex investigations of alleged criminal violations of state law, including major crimes, homicide, sexual assault, fraud, financial exploitation or physical abuse of the elderly, Medicaid fraud, and other offenses through a trauma-informed approach.Location : Topeka, Kansas (Shawnee County) - This position is NOT a hybrid or remote position.Compensation : Hourly Compensation Range : $25.27 - $34.00 DOEComprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverageSick & Vacation leaveWork-Life Balance programs : parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leavePaid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)Retirement and deferred compensation programs [KPERS - NOT Kansas Police & Fire KP&F]Under supervision of the Deputy Attorney General, the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) and / or the Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC), the Special Agent will perform duties to include, but are not limited to, the following : Obtain evidence or establish facts by witness interviews; procure and analyze records to include computer, legal, financial, medical and investigative files.Conduct surveillance or participate in undercover assignments, as needed.Develop accurate, detailed and impartial reports of investigative findings and provide recommendations for civil, criminal, or administrative action.Prepare, apply for and execute search and arrest warrants.Testify as an investigative witness in criminal court proceedings resulting from investigations.Assist in review of cases to determine scope, timing and direction of investigations.Work alongside assistant attorneys general to develop cases for criminal trials.Serve subpoenas or other official papers.Serve as a liaison between the OAG and local county and district attorneys, law enforcement and regulatory agencies.Provide dignitary protection as assigned, sometimes requiring long periods of standing or walking.Qualify with an approved firearm in compliance with the Kansas Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.Provide law enforcement training and / or community-based presentations to various stakeholders as assigned.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They may not include all job duties performed by employees on this job title, and additional duties may be added.Travel : You would travel to locations required to competently and diligently discharge the assigned duties. Occasional in-state travel may be required.QualificationsLicensing & CertificationCurrently or previously certified as a commissioned law enforcement officer in Kansas or in another state. To be certified by the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training (KS-CPOST) this includes, among other requirements, that the candidate must : be a United States citizen and at least 21 years of agehave graduated from a high school accredited by the Kansas state board of education or the appropriate accrediting agency of another state jurisdiction or have obtained the equivalent of a high school education as defined by rules and regulations of the Commissionbe of good moral character sufficient to warrant the public trust in the applicant as a police officer or law enforcement officernot have been convicted of a crime that would constitute a felony under the laws of the state, a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a misdemeanor offense that the Commission determines reflects on the honesty, trustworthiness, integrity or competence of the applicant as defined by rules and regulations of the CommissionOfficers from other states must be eligible for certification in Kansas. Previously certified officers must be eligible for reinstatement / re-certification and may not have been decertified due to misconduct or other derogatory information.A valid driver's licenseMinimum QualificationsGraduation from a high school accredited by the Kansas State Board of Education or the appropriate accrediting agency of another state jurisdiction or have obtained the equivalent of a high school education.At least one (1) year of experience as a commissioned law enforcement officer.Able to effectively testify in court; Applicants must not have any Brady / Giglio material in background in order to be eligible for hire.Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.Familiarity with mobile device software to include the ability to use a smartphone.Preferred QualificationsGraduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in criminal justice, business administration, or related field(s).Preference given to candidates with two (2) or more years of felony-level investigative experience.Preference given to candidates with white-collar / financial crime investigative experience.Familiarity with electronic case management system.Post-Offer, Pre-employment RequirementsAs a condition of employment, candidate(s) are subject to a pre-employment screening process to include a drug screening test, physical examination, psychological testing, fingerprint and name-based criminal history records check and reference / background check of past and present employers. The pre-employment screening process will be waived for current OAG personnel who have previously completed the screening requirements.In this position, you would be authorized access to private information to the extent necessary to perform the assigned duties. Employees of the OAG are required to protect against unauthorized access to such information, ensure the security and privacy of such information, and disclose any anticipated threats or hazards to such information. Employees must be cautious not to release this information to the public or other individuals, including but not limited to OAG employees who have not been authorized or who do not have a legitimate organizational, departmental, or business need to know. Any questions regarding releasing such information to another person should be directed to the employee’s supervisor.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $25 - $34