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Working Title: Special Agent

Job Class: Special Agent

Agency: Public Safety Department

• Job ID : 82838

• Location : Various

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers.

• Date Posted : 12/26/2024

• Closing Date : 1/21/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-LEA

• Division/Unit : Criminal App Investigations / Various

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, up to 50% of the time

• Salary Range: $44.46 - $59.66 / hourly; $92,832 - $124,570 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 201 - MN Law Enforcement Assn/Law Enforcement

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans. The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged, and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota and making a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

As a Special Agent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) you will manage and conduct the State's most complex and sensitive felony investigations and to provide investigative and training assistance to local and federal law enforcement agencies and other criminal justice organizations, thereby enhancing the safety and well-being of Minnesotans through the efficient apprehension, prosecution and conviction of dangerous criminals.

This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies in the following units/locations:

• Human Trafficking, located in St. Paul

• Criminal Information/Operations assigned to the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, located in St. Paul

• Predatory Crimes, located in St. Paul

• Cannabis related investigations, located in St. Paul

• Technical Services, located in St. Paul

• Violent Crime Reduction, located in St. Paul

• Financial Crime assigned to Catalytic Converter Audits/Investigations, located in St. Paul

• Homicide, located in St. Paul / St. Cloud

• Narcotics, located in Rochester / Marshall

Minimum Qualifications

1.) An Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution with four (4) years full-time experience as a licensed peace officer conducting felony level criminal investigations with a law enforcement agency

-OR-

A four-year degree from an accredited institution, plus one (1) or more years of full-time experience as a licensed peace officer conducting felony level criminal investigations with a law enforcement agency

-OR-

A four-year degree from an accredited institution, plus four (4) or more years as a licensed police officer, plus one (1) or more specialized skillset listed below:

Specialized Skillset:

• Fluency in a foreign language

• Degree or certification in accounting or other closely related field.

• Degree or certification in a technology related specialty or computer science.

• Demonstrated advanced computer skill, including, but not limited to a degree in computer forensics, or one of the following certifications: EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE), Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), Global Information Assurance Certification Forensic Examiner (GCFE)

• Juris Doctorate Degree

AND

2.) Applicants must be currently licensed as a Peace Officer in the State of Minnesota or be eligible to be licensed as a Peace Officer.

3.) Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation, physical and psychological examination prior to hire.

4.) Must reside within 35 miles of the assigned post.

5.) Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

1.) A four-year degree from an accredited institution.

2.) Specialized Skillset:

• Fluency in a foreign language

• Degree or certification in accounting or other closely related field.

• Degree or certification in a technology related specialty or computer science.

• Demonstrated advanced computer skill, including, but not limited to a degree in computer forensics, or one of the following certifications: EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE), Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), Global Information Assurance Certification Forensic Examiner (GCFE)

• Juris Doctorate Degree

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting 50-pound items and frequently moving and transporting objects such as heavy tools and heavy file boxes. This job may require positioning self to move to a significant degree across rough terrain or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:

• Criminal history

• Reference check

• Fingerprinting check (EDL/MNJIS/CJIS)

• Credit check

• Driver’s license check

• Education Verification

• Drug Screen

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.