Montana

  • Montana


  • Permanent

  • Full-time

Division Overview:

Montana’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. From homicide investigations to illegal narcotics, criminal records, cybercrime, human trafficking, missing persons, or through training and certifying public safety officers, DCI serves as the hub in providing critical law enforcement support. Our diverse customer base includes protecting our vulnerable population, managing the sexual and violent offender registry, serving as the hub of communication for criminal justice information networks and the storage of criminal records, conducting arson investigations, as well as providing intelligence analysis support for local law enforcement. Many of our positions within DCI go without public recognition but remain 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.

Job Overview:

The Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) coordinates investigations and conducts criminal investigations with federal, state, and local public safety agencies. Each section provides criminal investigative assistance to city, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies at their request. Its services include criminal investigations; social security fraud investigations; Medicaid Fraud; cybercrime; ICAC; Human trafficking; and narcotics investigations, and consumer protection. This position is a Bureau Chief (Law Enforcement Manager) position within DCI, Crime Information Bureau that is responsible for program planning and development, program administration, bureau operations and administration and staff management. The Bureau Chief reports to the Division Administrator and supervises at minimum 5 FTE of sworn law enforcement and civilian positions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Seven years of criminal, investigative, or law-enforcement experience with a minimum of two years as a full-time investigator handling a variety of felony investigations.
  • Current POST Law Enforcement Basic Certificate (or equivalent from another state) required.
  • Must meet eligibility requirements for the POST Law Enforcement Advanced Certificate.
  • Firearms’ training is mandated for peace officer requirements and liability.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of general investigative procedures, planning, supervising, report writing and coordinating the activities of criminal investigators; concerning developing, conducting and presenting complex long-term conspiracy-type cases; and all types of complicated equipment necessary to conduct criminal investigations. Thorough knowledge of management, leadership, appraisal, and planning practices; methods and procedures used to conduct covert/undercover investigations; the effects and appearance of a myriad of illicit dangerous drugs that have been determined to be controlled substances; Montana Codes Annotated (MCA) dealing with crimes (MCA, Title 45, “Crimes”), criminal procedure (MCA, Title 46, “Criminal Procedure”), rules of evidence (MCA, Title 26, Chapter 10, “Montana Rules of Evidence”), seizures related to contraband, criminal justice information and privacy/security regulations (MCA, Title 44, Chapter 5, “Criminal Justice Information”).

Skills: Skill in the use of a personal computer and associated software and in the use of various law enforcement-related equipment used in investigation.

Abilities: Ability to remain calm in very highly stressful/dangerous situations; to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; to establish working relations with other staff and criminal justice agencies; to make correct/legal/appropriate decisions in highly stressful/dangerous situations; to physically detain suspects, use firearms or otherwise use necessary force to effect arrests and protect the public; to be confined or in cramped conditions resulting from long-term surveillances; to give correct instructions/advice to the agents/investigators under his/her supervision in such situations; and to track complex financial and business transactions. Ability to write technically accurate and readable reports; to drive a motor vehicle; to work independently by planning and scheduling own work to accomplish Bureau goals and objectives; to plan and conduct educational programs; to be flexible to respond as needed while working with a wide variety of policies and jurisdictions; to initiate investigations; to operate in an undercover capacity; to develop and maintain informants; and be creative and adept at adopting necessary role to complete an investigative assignment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Supervisory training or experience at least equal to two years at some level in a law enforce­ment agency. Additional law enforcement training, including narcotics investigation, surveillance equip­ment, computers, crime scene processing, accounting, financial investigations and first-line supervision desired.

Special Instructions:

The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant’s qualification may include, but are not limited to an evaluation of the résumé and cover letter, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks.

Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

  • Criminal History Fingerprint Check
  • Intensive Background Check
  • Driving History
  • Psychological Evaluation
  • Drug Testing
  • Medical Evaluation

REAL ID Compliant Credential Required and/or Passport:

State employees are required to present legally binding photo identification at the time of hire. Generally, this is a valid driver license, U.S. Passport or Employment Authorization ID (Form I-766).

All DOJ positions require a valid REAL ID or U.S. Passport within 60 days of hire, effective May 3, 2023.

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HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this position, you must attach a cover letter and résumé at the time of application.

Tip: When attaching your cover letter and resume you must mark each of the attachments as a “Relevant File”.

Your Cover Letter: How do your qualifications and experience directly correlate to the duties of this position and what makes you the best candidate for the job?

Your Résumé: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.

A complete online state application is not required. To initiate an application, attach the cover letter and résumé to be considered for this position. Failure to attach a cover letter and résumé will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further.

Only electronic applications will be accepted. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an email with instructions on how to submit such documents.

To request an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Retirement plans
  • Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
  • Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the .

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Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.

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