Montana Department of Justice - Regional Agent in Charge (Miles City)

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    Many of our positions within the Division of Criminal Investigation go without public recognition but remain the lifeline of support for public safety. With a doctrine of service, honor, and justice, this statewide organization provides the best in critical, accurate, and timely service to protect our citizens.

    Salary: $ 38.00 - 41.00 Hourly

    The Regional Agent in Charge (RAC) is responsible for management of staff and the office. This involves recruitment and selection, assigning and reviewing work, training, establishing performance standards, evaluating performance, handling corrective action, and recommending termination if necessary.

    This work requires knowledge of supervisory principles and practices, DOJ and State Personnel policies, procedures, and precedents, and employment law.

    Supervises and coordinates the activities of agents conducting confidential, complex, and sensitive investigations, primarily relating to violations of dangerous drug laws. Daily (or hourly) decisions are made regarding how, or even if, an investigation should continue, weighing the outcomes versus the danger and liability.

    Extensive involvement in the decisions as to how to proceed in the investigation, preparation for prosecution, and maintenance of evidence. This must all be considered in conjunction with a thorough working knowledge of all drug laws, search and seizure laws, federal as well as state and local statues, and current court decisions and case law dealing with these issues, use of force, search warrant service, and civil liability.

    Investigations:

    Conducts confidential and complex investigations, as assigned, into allegations of felony violations of the Montana Criminal Codes. These investigations include, but are not limited to, homicides, organized crime activity, fraud, corruption, official misconduct, theft, and internal agency investigations. Determining the most productive method of proceeding with an investigation balanced against the potential health and safety concerns for agents and the public. Decisions made daily regarding use of informants, undercover officers, electronic surveillance equipment and techniques, and buy money. Coordination of investigations with various other law enforcement entities operating in the same area.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Law enforcement training including the MLEA Basic Course or its equivalent.
    • Current POST certification.
    • Valid Montana motor vehicle operator's license.
    • Proof the applicant has met the MLEA law enforcement physical standards within at least the last six months.
    • Supervisory training or experience at least equal to one year at some level in a law enforcement agency. Additional law enforcement training, including narcotics investigation, surveillance equipment, computers, crime scene processing, accounting, financial investigations and first-line supervision desired.
    • Other combinations of education and experience than those listed above will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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    Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

    • Criminal History Fingerprint Check
    • Intensive Background Check
    • Driving History
    • Drug Testing
    • Medical Evaluation
    • Psychological Evaluation
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    • Fantastic State of Montana benefits:

      • Medical, dental and vision coverage (dependent coverage)
      • Sheriffs Retirement System (SRS) 
      • Additional 457b Deferred Compensation plan.
      • Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
      • Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
      • Employee Assistance Program
      • State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
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    HOW TO APPLY:

    To be considered for this position, you must attach a résumé at the time of application.
    Your Résumé: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.

    Closing Date (based on your computer's time zone): May 26, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Please direct questions regarding this position to armando.oropeza@mt.gov