Section: Gun Violence Task Force/Criminal Law Division
Class: Special Agent Trainee/I/II
Location: Philadelphia
Telework: This position will report to the headquartered location a minimum of 4 days per week. You may have the opportunity to telework the remainder of the week, if desired and based on business need.
Position Type: Full-time, Non-civil service, Union
Work Hours: 8:30 – 5:00
Salary Range: Special Agent Trainee: Starting salary of $56,813
Special Agent I: Starting salary of $64,950
Special Agent II: Starting salary of $74,255
Basic Function
The Special Agent classification involves criminal investigative work of a highly confidential nature performed by agents of the Office of Attorney General involving the detection and investigation of violations of the laws and statutes of the Commonwealth as specified in The Commonwealth Attorneys Act, the Public Welfare Code, and other applicable Commonwealth laws, statutes, and regulations.
Special Agents utilize the entire spectrum of investigative processes and procedures in the conduct of, or in providing assistance with the conduct of, criminal investigations ranging from routine to the most sensitive, complex, and difficult cases. A Special Agent I conducts investigations of cases of limited scope and complexity under the direction and guidance of an experienced agent and/or supervisor. A Special Agent II may conduct an investigation independently, as a case agent coordinating the efforts of a team, or as a team member and may provide direction and guidance to a less experienced agent. Work is received from a supervisor who reviews the work product of the employee through written reports and conferences to ensure accuracy, thoroughness, and compliance to established policies and procedures and to evaluate the application and effectiveness of sound judgment. Firearms are used by Special Agents in the course of their work; therefore, attendance at and completion of a firearms safety qualifications course provided by the Office of Attorney General will be required as soon as practicable after beginning employment with the Office.
Qualification for Special Agent Trainee:
Applicants that do not have Act 120 certification, or a certification from an equivalent training program as determined by the Office of Attorney General, but that meet the minimum experience and training for a Special Agent I or Special Agent II as outlined below, will be hired as Special Agent Trainees.
Agent Trainees must participate in and successfully complete the Commonwealth Investigators Training Program (CITP) and must participate in the Office of Attorney General Agent Field Training Program.
Upon successful completion of the CITP, Special Agent Trainees will be reclassified to Special Agent I or Special Agent II based on their education and investigative experience.
Qualifications for Special Agent I and Special Agent II:
In addition to the below qualifications, applicants must have Act 120 certification, certification from an Act 120 equivalent training program as determined by the Office of Attorney General, or have successfully completed the Commonwealth Investigators Training Program.
Special Agent I:
Special Agent II: