Special Agent Trainee/I/II

Position Information

The PA Office of Attorney General is seeking a criminal agent in the Medicaid Fraud Control Section. This position involves criminal investigative work of a highly confidential nature 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 classification and level of the selected candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and training.

Examples Of Duties

• Examines or assists in the examination of financial records, accounting ledgers, and legal documents to detect and/or confirm illegal activity
• Collections, 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
• Collections, 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
• Is required to qualify with an approved firearm 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

• Qualification for Special Agent Trainee: Applicants that do not have Act 120 certification, or a certification from an equivalent training program as determined by the Office of Attorney General, but that meet the minimum experience and training for a Special Agent I or Special Agent II as outlined below, will be hired as Special Agent Trainees.
• Agent Trainees must participate in and successfully complete the Commonwealth Investigators Training Program (CITP) and must participate in the Office of Attorney General Agent Field Training Program.
• Upon successful completion of the CITP, Special Agent Trainees will be reclassified to Special Agent I or Special Agent II based on their education and investigative experience.
• Qualifications for Special Agent I and Special Agent II:
• 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

Health Benefits

This position qualifies you for the Commonwealth's benefits package which includes medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage. Medical coverage is available on your first day of employment! Prescription is also available on your first day, for an additional cost for the first 90 days of employment. Dental and vision are available after 90 days of employment as well.

Paid Time Off

OAG employees receive 12 paid holidays each calendar year, along with earning paid vacation time and sick leave each pay period.

Retirement

For new employees, the State Employees' Retirement System offers various options for enrollment into our retirement plans. You will receive specific information on these options shortly after you begin employment.

Employer

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
Strawberry Square-14th Floor
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Phone: 717-787-5175

Website

http://www.attorneygeneral.gov