Job Description
Initial Posting Date
12/03/2024
Application Deadline 12/24/2024
Agency Department of Justice
Salary Range $6,319 - $10,313
Position Type Employee
Position Title Criminal Investigator - Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)
Job Description The Oregon Department of Justice , is recruiting for a highly experienced
Criminal Investigator to work in the
Criminal Justice Division in
Salem. The assignment will be in the
Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC) but the agent may be assigned to any other unit (Organized Crimes, District Attorney Assist, Elder Crimes, etc.) within the Criminal Justice Division on the needs of the agency.
This is a statewide recruitment with opportunity to work a hybrid schedule at locations across the state. The purpose of this role is primarily to conduct complex computer forensic investigations to investigate child sexual exploitation and internet crimes against children by agencies request, and to liaison investigations with federal, state, and local agencies. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who has experience forensic and technical investigating complex criminal investigations.
The mission of the ICAC Task Force is to identify, apprehend, and prosecute sexual predators who exploit children through the use of computers and the Internet, and to sponsor community education efforts regarding the prevention of internet crimes against children. The Organized Crime Unit is charged with investigating the infiltration of organized crime groups, detecting, and combating existing organized criminal activity, and investigating cases for state agencies and counties upon request. Criminal investigators in the District Attorney Assist section carry out this mission by providing investigative assistance to Oregon prosecutors on major serious crimes, inclusive of financial crimes, noted for their complex facts and difficult legal issues. The Elders Crimes Unit investigates crimes targeting our vulnerable elder population. The Division has special agents, prosecutors, and analysts who work cohesively in identifying and combating such crimes. In addition, the Division has specialized equipment and trained personnel to conduct wiretap investigations, and to provide technical and covert investigative support.
These investigations and the supporting technical assistance are highly effective at disrupting and dismantling criminal organizations.
This is a sworn police officer position represented by the Criminal Investigators Association (CIA). The candidate hired will become a member of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) under the designation of police officer. A comprehensive medical, vision, and dental package, along with paid time off, will accompany competitive and equitable pay, make work-life balance attainable, and show you the door to professional development and job satisfaction. For more information about our benefits, you can learn here.
Apply now and be a part of a team dedicated to the health and safety of those throughout the state of Oregon. As part of a team whose mission is to serve state government and to support safe and healthy communities throughout Oregon, you’ll close each day with a sense of purpose inherent to public service. If the work and atmosphere described interests you, give us the opportunity to consider you for this important role. In exchange, we’ll ensure you are paid well and equitable to your peers, we’ll make work-life balance attainable, and we’ll show you the door to professional development and job satisfaction.
Required Attributes And Special Requirements - Four years of recent (within the last ten years) full-time criminal investigative experience. College-level coursework in a related field or criminal investigation training in criminal law may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required experience.
AND - Candidate must either possess an active Oregon (DPSST) Advanced Police certification (or higher); OR have another state or federal equivalent certification and/or be able to obtain an Advanced Police certification within a year of hire.
- Maintain an appropriate Oregon State driver license to drive a vehicle in normal and emergency situations.
- Maintain a qualifying score with duty firearm(s) as well as certification in First Aid and CPR.
- Able to successfully clear a comprehensive criminal background investigation, reference checks, and psychological examination. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
- Must meet physician-attended physical standards (per DPSST form F-2).
- Excellent organization, analytical, oral presentation, and writing skills.
- Willing and able to travel statewide, sometimes overnight, in order to meet case, training, and outreach needs.
- Willing and able to attend occasional evening/weekend meetings.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to public service.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and work effectively with culturally diverse communities and commitment to professional development around cultural competency, accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with people from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds.
Desired Skills And Attributes - Extensive knowledge of the principals and methods of effective field investigations, covert investigation, surveillance, and Oregon Revised Statues.
- Experienced with managing and motivating information contacts.
- Experienced with methods of collecting physical evidence.
- Experience with working independently, prioritizing own work and meeting time sensitive deadlines, at times with little notice and frequent interruptions.
- Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying laws and policies, in addition to exercise confidentiality with sensitive case information.
- Ability to prepare and present findings, establish proof of facts and evidence before grand juries, courts, and other adjudicative bodies.
- Ability to provide accuracy and attention to detail with stating facts clearly, concisely, objectively, and with correct English grammar both orally and in writing; when preparing written reports, memoranda and statements.
- Must be skilled and able to communicate effectively with people from various educational, cultural, and socioeconomic, to gain their confidence and cooperation.
- Experience must include proficiency with word processing software and internet databases usage.
- Knowledge and skills with operating a variety of photographic equipment used in crime scene photography and surveillance photography.
- Ability and willingness to travel frequently away from home and (as required) for weeks to months at a time.
Illustrated through in-depth employment and reference checks and application material. Duties & Responsibilities Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Independently, or with responsibility for directing the work of experienced Special Agents or other personnel as required, plan, coordinate, direct and conduct complete investigations involving any matters under the investigative jurisdiction of the Department of Justice.
- Prepare and review search warrants and affidavits to ensure that all items of a pertinent nature are encompassed within terms of the warrant.
- Provide specific technological support to investigative units, including the search, seizure, evidence preservation, forensic recovery of data from crime scenes and systems, and provide expert testimony in these matters.
- Participate in covert investigative operations involving law enforcement agencies from federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
- Preserve the integrity of physical evidence by safeguarding the chain of custody and utilizing evidence handling techniques known to be effective by law enforcement. For example, properly mark, tag, and seal evidence, and limit access to those with an administrative or investigative need in order to further the investigation and prepare the case for grand jury and trial.
- Conduct thorough and in-depth interviews of victims, witnesses, and suspects.
- Serve as a search team leader; search persons, vehicles, structures and/or area using prescribed search techniques.
- Obtain and serve arrest warrants, grand jury and Attorney General subpoenas. Make arrests.
- Continuously review and evaluate case evidence to determine value and completeness in preparation for grand jury or prosecution.
- Prepare and finalize comprehensive and factual reports that outline findings in a clear and concise format and address questions prompted by the facts in the case.
- Prepare properly documented legal exhibits integral to the criminal transactions and that are admissible in court and easy to understand by non-experts.
- Transport prisoners and provide protection for selected witnesses in criminal proceedings wherein the witness's personal safety has been threatened.
- Coordinate with medical and scientific personnel when investigative assistance is required. For example, pathology, ballistics, laboratory analysis, etc.
- Establish and maintain essential partnerships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as out of state law enforcement agencies, to ensure the effective exchange of criminal intelligence.
- Use restraining devices and personal defense tactics.
- Operate photographic and surveillance equipment.
- Utilize technical knowledge of wireless communication infrastructure, covert and other technical devices.
- Act as statewide expert on investigative strategy and techniques relating to wireless surveillance and tracking, covert monitoring, and electronic evidence collection.
- Establish and maintain a computer forensic laboratory by obtaining and equipping facilities and developing procedures and policies that relate to the analysis of computer evidence.
- Conduct forensic data recovery and analysis of computer systems seized by law enforcement agencies requesting our assistance.
- Develop computer programs to both actively facilitate investigations of computer crimes and assist in the recovery of computer-related evidence.
- Seek out and attend training that will ensure specific matter knowledge relating to the assigned duties.
Working for the Department of Justice Investigators, on behalf of the Attorney General, represent the State of Oregon and state-elected and appointed officials, agencies, boards, and commissions in most civil and many criminal proceedings. The Department offers a broad range of opportunities for investigators to work on significant and complex issues that face our state and make a difference to the citizens of Oregon while providing unparalleled career satisfaction and professional prospects.
Conduct Expectations The role of the Oregon Department of Justice is to provide justice and uphold the rule of law. Employees of the Department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the Department.
APPLICATION PROCESS Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity. - Click "Apply" and complete the online application and all supplemental questions.
- Attach your resume.
- Attach your cover letter.
- Attach a writing sample, investigative report.
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Oregon Department of Justice
1162 Court St NE
Salem, OR 97301
[email protected] Phone: (503) 947-4328
Fax: (503) 373-0367
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Immediate start, Night shift, Afternoon shift,