Agent - Financial Crimes/Consumer Advocacy

Job Posting Title

Agent - Financial Crimes/Consumer Advocacy

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: Consumer Protection – Financial Crimes/Consumer Advocacy.

 

Salary Range:  $68,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications

 

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

 

Location of Work: Oklahoma City or Tulsa, OK

 

Schedule: Full-time

 

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. All OAG agents may be reassigned to another unit within the OAG at any time.

 

Unit Summary:

The Consumer Protection Unit is tasked with investigating violations, or alleged violations of civil and criminal statutes involving fraudulent acts that victimize patrons of consumer services.  These investigations include but are not limited to: victims of fraud, services not rendered, embezzlement, storm damage services not rendered, and other “scams” victimizing Oklahoma citizens and consumers.

 

Essential Functions: 

·         Develop and investigate cases.

·         Meet deadlines.

·         Communicate and collaborate with other CPU 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.

·         Possess the ability and willingness to carry a firearm and use deadly force as required.

·         Maintain the integrity of the Attorney General’s Office as well as the confidentiality of information as required by the Attorney General.

·         Exhibit sound judgment, as well as exhibiting excellent report writing skills.

·         Prepare and provide testimony in courtroom settings.

·         Execute search warrants, arrest warrants, and marijuana eradication operations.

·         Maintain safety protocol for the Office of Attorney General.

·         The ability to perform all the physical demands as described below.

·         Other duties as assigned.

 

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