What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Agent Trainee/I/II position at Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General?
Position Information
Examples Of Duties
A Special Agent I would perform the below duties under the direction and guidance of an experienced agent and/or supervisor. A Special Agent II would perform the below duties independently.
- Conducts complex retail theft and retail crime investigations, with proficiency in retail crime investigation management
- Works closely in collaboration with OAG prosecutors to achieve prosecutorial goals
- Conducts, and/or assists in conducting, either court approved electronic interceptions or consensual electronic surveillance
- Examines financial records, accounting ledgers, and legal documents to detect and/or confirm illegal activity
- Collects, evaluates, develops, and prepares evidence for presentation for prosecution
- Conducts surveillances of individuals or locations
- Interviews witnesses and interrogates subjects to ascertain information, evidence, and confessions
- Makes arrests and executes searches pursuant to court-ordered warrants
- Participates in raids and undercover assignments
- Prepares criminal complaints and search warrants
- Prepares written summary reports of investigative activities and detailed reports of investigations setting forth allegations and evidence
- Collects, prepares, and submits evidence for laboratory analysis
- Appears in court before a district justice or a statewide investigating grand jury to present testimony and evidence as a prosecution witness and serves as the prosecution officer at the district justice level
- Seeks out, contacts, and develops informants to procure information relating to violations of Commonwealth laws and statutes
- Is required to qualify with an approved firearm at predetermined intervals
- Provides information for the preparation of news releases
- May be required to use a firearm in self-defense, the defense of fellow agents or the public, or to prevent the commission of felonious crimes
- Other duties as required
Minimum Experience and Training
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree 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 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
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree 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 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 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
Upon a conditional offer of employment all applicants for the position of Agent Trainee are required to successfully complete the physical performance test battery as part the background process. Failure to satisfactorily complete the test, or any portion of the test protocol, will result in disqualification and the Office of Attorney General to rescind the conditional offer of employment.
If an applicant successfully completes the physical performance test battery, the results will be valid for 180 days from the date of completion of the test.
- The Physical Performance Test Battery consists of four exercise events, immediately preceded by a warm-up session with intermittent rest periods to ensure the safety of the agent.
- The Physical Performance Test Battery is designed to measure the cumulative effect on each individual.
The Physical Performance Test Battery and Single Standards are detailed below along with a general explanation of each test event's protocols:
1. Sit-ups: This is a test of the muscular endurance of the trunk including the abdominal muscles and hip flexors. This is an important factor in any use of force scenario and minimizing lower back problems. Example: Gaining control of a suspect.
The individual starts by lying on their back, knees bent at approximately 90 0, feet flat on the ground, and their hands behind the head with their fingers interlaced. Their feet will be firmly held in place. For a repetition to be counted, the individual must flex, touch their knees with their elbows, and then return to the lying position so that the shoulder blades touch the ground. During the exercise, the Individual may not raise their hips or "kip". They may only rest in the unsupported "up" position. The required number of repetitions must be completed. There is no time limit.
- 300 Meter Run: This is a measure of anaerobic power. This is an important factor in exerting short bursts of energy. Example: The foot pursuit of a suspect.
The individual must complete a 300-meter sprint in the required time. Please note that you may be running on a 440-yard track. If the track is a standard 440-yard track, the testing administrators will measure 300 meters on the track using a designated lane which all runners will utilize when completing this portion of the test.
- Push-ups: This is a measure of dynamic upper body strength. This is an important part of any dynamic physical exertion scenario. Example: Gaining physical control of a suspect or clearing an object from a roadway.
The individual starts in a kneeling position to set their hands palm down on the ground, approximately shoulder width apart. The legs are then extended straight back with the feet together or up to twelve inches apart. The individual flexes their arms at the elbow until the upper part of the arm (Humerus) becomes parallel to the ground. This is approximately three inches off the ground; The individual then returns to the "up" position with a straight or "soft lock" of the elbows. While moving their body as a single unit, the individual must remain in the straight plank position from their head to their heels. The individual may only rest in the "up" position. No other part of the individual's body may touch the ground during the test event, or they fail. There is no time limit.
- 1.5 Mile Run: This is a measure of aerobic capacity or V02 Max. This is the foundation for almost all physical tasks. Example: Use of force incident or administering one person CPR.
The individual must complete the 1.5-mile course in or under the required time. On a standard 440-yard track, six laps must be completed. The individual may not leave the track surface prior to successfully completing the course.
Salary : $60,506 - $77,447