Agent - Organized Retail Theft

Job Posting Title

Agent - Organized Retail Theft

Agency

049 ATTORNEY GENERAL

Supervisory Organization

Office of Attorney General

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

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Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Job Description

Title: Agent

Unit: Organized Retail Theft

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Salary Range: $68,000 - $90,000

Location of Work: Oklahoma City or Tulsa, OK

Position Description:

Agents of the Oklahoma Attorney Generals (OAG) Office are commissioned state law enforcement officials tasked with investigating violations and alleged violations of criminal and civil Oklahoma state statutes.  As the sole state law enforcement entity under the Oklahoma Attorney General, OAG Agents have the unique investigative and prosecutorial advantage in working with, and collaborating with, state OAG prosecutors on a daily basis.  As commissioned state law enforcement officials, OAG Agents are automatically enrolled and are designated beneficiaries of the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System (OLERS).  To help ensure OAG Agents are capable of fulfilling their responsibilities to the citizens of Oklahoma as state law enforcement officials, OAG Agents are subject to medical and physical fitness evaluations.

Vacancy Summary:

The current OAG Agent vacancy is for a position in the Organized Retail Theft Unit (RTU).  This newly formed unit is tasked with investigating violations, or alleged violations of criminal statutes involving organized and orchestrated merchandise thefts from Oklahoma retailers.  These investigations will focus on identifying and investigating organized and structured retail theft rings that conspire to conduct merchandise thefts to illegally acquire merchandise and use said merchandise to finance themselves or their continued illegal activity.  These investigations are frequently worked with other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in a joint, collaborative environment.  (It should be noted that although this initial vacancy is for the OAG Organized Retail Theft Unit, the selected individual could be reassigned to another unit within the OAG at any time.)

Essential Functions: 

• Develop and investigate cases
• Communicate and collaborate with other Agents, Supervisory Agent, and prosecutors
• Interview witnesses, victims, and suspects, and then document findings
• Effectively and professionally research, prepare, analyze and understand complex information and legal issues.
• Maintain the integrity of the Attorney General’s Office as well as the confidentiality of information as required by the Attorney General.
• Ability to provide sound judgment, as well as exhibit excellent report writing skills
• Prepare and provide testimony in courtroom settings
• Execute search and arrest warrants
• Maintain safety protocol for the Office of Attorney General

Required Qualifications:  

Qualified individuals must:

• Be a CLEET certified peace officer in Oklahoma, or eligible to become a CLEET certified peace officer through reciprocity or successfully meeting and completing the standards and requirements of the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) to become a certified peace officer in Oklahoma.  (Which may include the successful admission and completion of the CLEET Academy)

• Possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license

Preference will be given to individuals with:

• A Bachelor’s Degree
• At least four years of investigative experience
• Accounting Experience
• Experience with complex financial matters
• Experience investigating financial crimes

Physical Demands:

Incumbents in this position will be required to take and pass a medical physical examination and a rigorous physical fitness evaluation.  The physical fitness evaluation incudes, but may not be limited to:  push-ups, sit-ups, 300 meter sprint, and a mile and one-half run.  As a state law enforcement official, this position regularly requires effective utilization of all extremities, the ability to operate vehicles, objects or controls, and reach or extend hands and arms.  OAG Agents are expected to communicate effectively orally and adequately hear within the context of interview, interrogation