Investigative Assistant D3

Posted yesterday | Apply before October 30, 2026

State of Idaho Opportunity

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

The Idaho State Police is looking for an excited and motivated employee to work in a fast-paced environment to provide investigative support to the Idaho State Police (ISP); perform related work.

For more information, please visit the Idaho Criminal Intelligence Center website:

Successful applicants will be required to complete a background investigation and

polygraph examination. Please review ISP Employment Disqualifiers and the ISP Drug

Policy.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Incumbents assist ISP investigative officers by compiling reports, statements, and documentation from a variety of sources to support investigative work; evaluating and documenting violations; contacting and interviewing potential witnesses; and preparing reports. Incumbents use databases (such as FBI, other state and local entities, business records) to develop suspect information, identify assets, and track status of seized items. Incumbents in these positions receive and process complaints.

This may include conducting the initial complaint review, determining jurisdictional questions, making referrals, collecting evidence samples, and conducting field studies. Other responsibilities include interpreting federal and state codes in regulatory matters, establishing and maintaining liaison contacts with other law enforcement agencies, and testifying in court or administrative hearings.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

Researching a variety of sources to locate individuals Interpreting and applying rules, laws, and regulations and explaining them to others Conducting and documenting sensitive fact-finding interviews Researching and writing reports Entering and retrieving data in a computer records system and has a valid driver's license.

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact  (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator ho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.