What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Agent Organized Retail Crime (DOJ #10107649) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
The Attorney General and the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ), collectively referred to as the NMDOJ, represent and defend the legal interests and sovereignty of the people of the State of New Mexico. The NMDOJ exercises the responsibilities delegated by the New Mexico Constitution, statutes enacted by the New Mexico Legislature, and the common law. The Attorney General has primary authority for enforcement of consumer protection and antitrust laws, prosecution of criminal appeals and some complex white-collar crimes, training and certification of peace officers, and most natural resource and environmental matters. Additionally, the NMDOJ works concurrently with New Mexico's 13 district attorneys and other local, state and federal law enforcement authorities to carry out its criminal justice responsibilities and activities.
The Special Investigations Division of the NMDOJ is comprised of separate units, each handling investigations in its own specialty area. The Division utilizes expert special agents for Organized Retail Crime, ICAC, Cold Case Unit, and General Investigations. Agents conduct major criminal investigations across the state as directed by the Attorney General, including violent crimes such as child abuse, homicide, sexual assaults, and guardianship cases. The Special Investigations Division also investigates government corruption, fraud, economic and financial crimes, and forced child labor, often working in cooperation with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
Why does the job exist?
The Special Agent for the Special Investigations Organized Retail Crime Unit exists to curtail retail theft across the State of New Mexico through collaboration with law enforcement agencies and aggregation of shoplifting crimes.
How does it get done?
Duties include but are not limited to; conducting Organized Retail Crime Investigations (ORC), interviewing witnesses and interrogating suspects, conferring with prosecuting attorneys, preparing demand letters, obtaining subpoenas and warrant authorization or other documents to secure additional evidence from Internet Service Providers, cell phone companies, or other data storage sources. Prepares affidavits for warrants, serves warrants and searches premises to locate evidence and collecting and processing physical evidence, conducting surveillance of suspects or locations, preparing final investigative reports of case findings and recommendation of criminal charges, testifying as a witness in a court of law, locating, subduing, searching, advising, and arresting suspects when there is probable cause, exchanging information with local, state, and federal law enforcement authorities, and retail organizations. Providing training, technical guidance and assistance to other law enforcement agencies and licensees in the area of expertise. Criminal charges, locating, subduing, searching, advising, and arresting suspects when there is probable cause, exchanging information with local, state, and federal law enforcement authorities, providing training and technical guidance to other law enforcement agencies and licensees in the agents area of expertise, as well as testifying as a witness in a court of law.
Who are the customers?
This position serves the law enforcement and prosecutions staff of the New Mexico Attorney General's Office and the citizens and retailers of New Mexico.
Ideal Candidate
This position serves the law enforcement and prosecutions staff of the New Mexico Attorney General's Office and the citizens and retailers of New Mexico.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Science, or other related field with five (5) years of experience in law enforcement, criminal investigation, white-collar or economic/financial fraud investigation. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Currently carry a valid New Mexico law enforcement certification or be eligible for certification by waiver of training.
Employment Requirements
This position is designated a safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment requires successful completion of post offer pre-employment physical and is subject to criminal background check and is conditional pending results of criminal background check. Be of good moral character and not have been convicted of a felony offense by a court of this state, any other state or the United States. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License as some statewide travel is required. Must be able to obtain a defensive driving certificate.
Working Conditions
Working Conditions include extensive personal computer and telephone use, working in a law enforcement environment, potential statewide travel, periodic long and varied work hours, exposure to law enforcement investigations to include search and arrest warrants.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
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Agency Contact Information: Stephanie Errickson, (505) 549-9583. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
The Attorney General and the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ), collectively referred to as the NMDOJ, represent and defend the legal interests and sovereignty of the people of the State of New Mexico. The NMDOJ exercises the responsibilities delegated by the New Mexico Constitution, statutes enacted by the New Mexico Legislature, and the common law. The Attorney General has primary authority for enforcement of consumer protection and antitrust laws, prosecution of criminal appeals and some complex white-collar crimes, training and certification of peace officers, and most natural resource and environmental matters. Additionally, the NMDOJ works concurrently with New Mexico's 13 district attorneys and other local, state and federal law enforcement authorities to carry out its criminal justice responsibilities and activities.
The Special Investigations Division of the NMDOJ is comprised of separate units, each handling investigations in its own specialty area. The Division utilizes expert special agents for Organized Retail Crime, ICAC, Cold Case Unit, and General Investigations. Agents conduct major criminal investigations across the state as directed by the Attorney General, including violent crimes such as child abuse, homicide, sexual assaults, and guardianship cases. The Special Investigations Division also investigates government corruption, fraud, economic and financial crimes, and forced child labor, often working in cooperation with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
Why does the job exist?
The Special Agent for the Special Investigations Organized Retail Crime Unit exists to curtail retail theft across the State of New Mexico through collaboration with law enforcement agencies and aggregation of shoplifting crimes.
How does it get done?
Duties include but are not limited to; conducting Organized Retail Crime Investigations (ORC), interviewing witnesses and interrogating suspects, conferring with prosecuting attorneys, preparing demand letters, obtaining subpoenas and warrant authorization or other documents to secure additional evidence from Internet Service Providers, cell phone companies, or other data storage sources. Prepares affidavits for warrants, serves warrants and searches premises to locate evidence and collecting and processing physical evidence, conducting surveillance of suspects or locations, preparing final investigative reports of case findings and recommendation of criminal charges, testifying as a witness in a court of law, locating, subduing, searching, advising, and arresting suspects when there is probable cause, exchanging information with local, state, and federal law enforcement authorities, and retail organizations. Providing training, technical guidance and assistance to other law enforcement agencies and licensees in the area of expertise. Criminal charges, locating, subduing, searching, advising, and arresting suspects when there is probable cause, exchanging information with local, state, and federal law enforcement authorities, providing training and technical guidance to other law enforcement agencies and licensees in the agents area of expertise, as well as testifying as a witness in a court of law.
Who are the customers?
This position serves the law enforcement and prosecutions staff of the New Mexico Attorney General's Office and the citizens and retailers of New Mexico.
Ideal Candidate
This position serves the law enforcement and prosecutions staff of the New Mexico Attorney General's Office and the citizens and retailers of New Mexico.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Science, or other related field with five (5) years of experience in law enforcement, criminal investigation, white-collar or economic/financial fraud investigation. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Currently carry a valid New Mexico law enforcement certification or be eligible for certification by waiver of training.
Employment Requirements
This position is designated a safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment requires successful completion of post offer pre-employment physical and is subject to criminal background check and is conditional pending results of criminal background check. Be of good moral character and not have been convicted of a felony offense by a court of this state, any other state or the United States. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License as some statewide travel is required. Must be able to obtain a defensive driving certificate.
Working Conditions
Working Conditions include extensive personal computer and telephone use, working in a law enforcement environment, potential statewide travel, periodic long and varied work hours, exposure to law enforcement investigations to include search and arrest warrants.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Stephanie Errickson, (505) 549-9583. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
