Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 34012 - DCI Special Agent I or II in Computer Forensics (ICAC)
Agency: Office of Attorney General / Division of Criminal Investigation
Location: Statewide
Salary: $33.48 - $37.09
Pay Grade: L04 or L05
Closing Date: 1.2.26
This is a full-time position with the Office of the Attorney General. For more information on the Office of the Attorney General, please visit http://atg.sd.gov .
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is hiring and looking for motivated, professional individuals who are ready to make the commitment to make South Dakota safer place. We provide the training and support to allow individuals the opportunity to make a difference every day in an organization that is unlike any other in our state. For over 75 years, the DCI has been the employer of highly dedicated individuals who serve the state by finding solutions and solving major crimes. In this hands-on and fast paced environment, we focus on teamwork, building relationships and putting people first.
Flexible schedules, benefits and opportunities for advancement provide motivation to our people. Access to advanced training, tools and technology will allow you to succeed in. This rewarding and amazing career choice might be for you, so make your break from the cubicle and start your own exciting adventure! Apply to DCI for a position as a special agent and join our elite team!
Special Agents conduct investigations independently or in conjunction with municipal, county, or other law enforcement personnel to gather all necessary evidence to ensure the apprehension and conviction of suspected felons. Applicants must be willing to travel and work irregular hours. Applicants who are certified law enforcement officers should indicate so on their application.
Duties for Special Agents assigned to the ICAC/Digital Investigations Unit include, but are not limited to: interviewing witnesses and interrogating suspects, conferring with the prosecuting attorney, prepare demand letters, obtain subpoena and search warrant authorization or other documents to secure additional evidence from Internet Service Providers, Electronic Service Providers, cellular carriers, or other data storage sources. Prepare affidavits for search warrants, serving search warrants and searching premises to locate evidence and collecting and processing physical evidence, conducting surveillance of suspects or locations, preparing final investigative reports of case findings and recommendation of criminal charges, testifying as a witness in a court of law, locating, subduing, searching, advising, and arresting suspects when there is probable cause, exchanging information with local, state, and federal law enforcement authorities, providing training and technical guidance to other law enforcement agencies in the agent's area of expertise, performing other related duties as required.
Further duties will include; developing and maintaining working relationships with state, local and federal law enforcement agencies, including State's Attorneys and United States Attorneys for the purpose of conducting and coordinating ICAC related investigations and prosecutions. Operate in a multi-jurisdictional environment involving cooperation with federal, state, and local law enforcement officials. Responsibilities include the investigation of CyberTips received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Provide instruction on the avoidance of victimization in computer related crimes to the general public, law enforcement officers, students and parents. Develop, and conduct training programs for law enforcement, prosecutions, probation and parole to improve South Dakota ICAC prosecutions, investigations, and forensic capabilities. Conduct digital forensic examinations of computer systems and analyze electronic evidence using acceptable forensic methods for multiple law enforcement agencies and task forces. Cases referred for digital forensic examination involve the sexual exploitation of children, fraud, forgery, theft, homicide, and drug violations.
This is a full-time position. For more information on the DCI, please visit http://atg.sd.gov/OurOffice/Departments/DCI/home.aspx .
To be minimally qualified for employment as a special agent I or II, an applicant must: - Have a completed bachelor's degree. In lieu of a completed bachelor's degree, law enforcement experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis
- Not have a felony conviction
- Be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment
- Possess or have the ability to obtain a South Dakota driver's license
- Be able to meet all minimum standards for law enforcement officer employment and certification at time of appointment, as codified in Administrative Rule chapter 2:01:02 ( https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules/Administrative/02:01:02 ).
To be considered for a special agent II position, at a minimum applicants must be a certified officer with at least two years of investigative experience.
More information and physical requirements info can be found on our website at: https://www.sd.gov/bhra?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0044649 .
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Law enforcement experience is recommended but not required. Miltary service, education, and life experience will be considered in lieu of law enforcement experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
Applicants for special agent II positions must be currently certified law enforcement officers.
If hired, applicants who are not already a certified law enforcement officer will be sponsored to attend the 13-week basic law enforcement certification course (academy).
Knowledge of:- basic law enforcement methods;
- criminal justice principles;
- division polices and procedures;
- applicable state and federal laws;
- interviewing and investigation methods;
- interrogation and surveillance techniques;
- crime scene and evidence procedures;
- computer technology.
Skill to:- deal tactfully with others;
- communicate clearly and concisely;
- conduct criminal investigations;
- prepare complete and accurate case reports.
Ability to:- be self-motivated;
- respond quickly and effectively to emergencies;
- conduct interviews and gather pertinent information;
- analyze criminal evidence;
- make decisions;
- use and maintain all assigned equipment.
- provide comprehensive assessments of investigative and prosecutorial needs within South Dakota as it relates to ICAC investigations and prosecutions;
- coordinating and collecting statistical data of ICAC related investigations and prosecutions;
- investigating Cyber Tips received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and coordinating the assignments to investigators and other law enforcement agencies;
Working conditions include, but are not limited to; statewide travel and occasionally working in outside weather conditions. Must be willing to function in an undercover capacity and conduct surveillance activity which may require work outside normal working hours.
Additional Requirements: - A resume or curriculum vitae is required.
- A cover letter explaining why you would be an ideal fit for our agency is optional, though encouraged.
- Applicants must submit along with their application in PDF or Word Document file format a type-written response to the below essay prompt:
- In 300 words or less, describe a time you used communication skills to solve a particular problem. Provide details regarding the nature of the problem and how you specifically solved the problem. Acceptable responses must be grammatically correct, in paragraph format, clear, effective, professional, and communicative.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class B retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=309
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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