Special Agent Riverton

The Division of Criminal Investigation, under the Attorney General's Office, is seeking qualified applicants for the Special Agent I position. These Special Agents are sworn peace officers responsible for monitoring, collecting, investigating, and analyzing a wide range of criminal activities. This includes, but is not limited to, drug trafficking organizations, homicides, sexual assaults, internet crimes against children, bribery, official misconduct, federal firearms violations, kidnapping, embezzlement, and interdictions, as well as politically sensitive and other high-level crimes.

Furthermore, Special Agents are involved in investigating computer and related high-tech crimes utilizing highly technical computer equipment and applications for the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). Working collaboratively with local, state, and federal agencies, agents are dedicated to protecting Wyoming citizens, their property, and all levels of government.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE

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Human Resources Contact:
Jennifer Erickson / jennifer.erickson1 /

• Conducts complex, high-level investigations pertaining to varying criminal violations.
• Routinely gather and disseminate criminal intelligence and other information both in Wyoming and other states and at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Coordinate and communicate with local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, and state and federal prosecutors.
• Prosecute investigations in both state and federal courts.
• Locate and interview suspects, victims, and other witnesses in the gathering and development of intelligence.
• Perform undercover purchases that require the use of state buy funds.
• Knowledge of processes of state government, including legislative and administrative processes and the guiding principles underlying these processes.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to criminal history information.
• Skill in the use of firearms.
• Skill in the use of law enforcement and surveillance equipment is necessary to perform the functions of the position.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to speak to large groups of people, the press, law enforcement administrators, local, state, and federal officials, elected and other government officials, and the legislature.
• Ability to promote and enhance coordination, cooperation, and communication among law enforcement agencies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work.

• Applicants must be P.O.S.T. certified or become P.O.S.T. certified in the State of Wyoming within one year of employment.
• Applicants must have the ability to be Clandestine Laboratory Certified by O.S.H.A.
• Applicants must have a valid Class C Driver's License

• Knowledge of criminal code and other state/federal statutes applicable to law enforcement.
• Knowledge of federal and state automated criminal history systems, including NCIC, NLETS, W.C.J.I.N., and federal and state laws pertaining to criminal history.
• Knowledge of principles, concepts, and prevalent practices of criminal justice systems at the local, state, and federal levels, especially concerning high-tech issues.
• Knowledge of privacy, security, and other related regulations.
• Knowledge of methods, techniques, and practices of law enforcement pertaining to high-tech investigations.
• Knowledge of advanced law enforcement investigation techniques.
• Make entries and collect evidence of explosive, gaseous, flammable, and confined space areas.
• Must successfully pass annual competency tests with firearms.
• Required to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Ability to travel statewide and nationwide.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• May be required to perform in hazardous, explosive environments while utilizing protective equipment, including self-contained breathing…