Position Information
Section: Child Predator Section/Criminal Law Division
Class: Special Agent I/II
Location: North Huntingdon
Telework: This position will report to the headquartered location a minimum of 3 days per week. You may have the opportunity to telework the remainder of the week, if desired and based on business need.
Position Type: Full-time, Non-civil service, Union
Work Hours: 8:30 – 5:00
Salary Range: 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. The Child Predator Section is a group of specially trained agents and prosecutors tasked with investigating and capturing child predators with the goal of getting predators off the streets before they can harm a child.
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 or 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.
Examples Of Duties
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 interrogation of subjects to ascertain information, evidence, and confessions
Makes or assists in making arrests and executing 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
Interviews, or assists in the interviewing of, juveniles who are victims of a crime(s) which is highly sensitive in nature
Examines and evaluates evidence which is highly sensitive in nature
Is expected to possess, or subsequently obtain knowledge of, computer related crimes pertaining to social media sites and file sharing
Is required to qualify with an approved firearm at predetermined intervals
Is required to attend tactical training 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, the public, or to prevent the commission of felonious crimes
Minimum Experience and Training
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