AGO Senior InvestigatorAnalyst, Criminal Justice Division, Spokane

Description

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Position and Salary

The Attorney Generals Office is recruiting for a permanent full time AGO Senior Investigator / Analyst in the Criminal Justice Division. This position is located in Spokane Washington and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Salary Range 66 : $80820 - $108780 Annually

The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidates job-related knowledge skills and experience.

The AGO provides a workplace that is understanding of work-life balance and promotes advancement by offering a wide variety of professional development and growth opportunities.

Excellent benefits

Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation including Medical / Dental / Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation Sick and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance. Beyond these traditional benefits we offer Dependent Care Assistance Flexible Spending Accounts Public Service Loan Forgiveness Tuition Waiver Deferred Compensation Employee Recognition Leave and more. With the goal of employee health and wellness we also offer :

• Flexible schedules and part-time / hybrid telework options;
• A Wellness Program an Infants in the Workplace Program and the Employee Assistance Program which provides counseling webinar and other cost-free support resources;
• Numerous employee-driven affinity groups to foster community and connection including Bereavement Elder Care Parenting POC LGBTQ Veterans and more. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference!

About the Criminal Justice Division :

The mission of the Criminal Justice Division (CRJ) is to work with and support its partners in the criminal justice community to protect Washington citizens and state agencies from criminal activity and fraud. CRJ is comprised of five units : the Signature Projects Unit (SPU) the Major Economic Crimes Unit (MECU) the Criminal Litigation Unit (CLU) the Sexually Violent Predator Unit (SVP) and the Washington State Patrol / Criminal Justice Training Commission Unit (WSP / CJTC). While tasked with distinct responsibilities these units draw on each others expertise and collaborate to combat criminal activity locate missing persons return stolen funds to state agencies and create safe communities.

The SPU has three teams : the Homicide Investigations Tracking System (HITS) Unit the Sexual Assault Investigations Support Team (SAIST) and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Cold Case Investigations Unit (MMIWP Cold Case Unit). The HITS Unit assists law enforcement by providing investigative expertise and maintaining a statewide database to analyze data regarding crimes and perpetrators and identify and apprehend serial offenders. SAIST implements measures to ensure that lawfully-owed DNA is collected and tested so that cold cases including serial offenders can be brought to justice. The MMIWP Cold Case Unit assists federal local and tribal law enforcement agencies in investigating unsolved cases involving Indigenous people who are disproportionately subjected to violent crime.

The MECU and CLU investigate and prosecute criminal cases when requested by the Governor or any of the 39 county prosecuting attorneys including multi-jurisdictional crimes violent crimes financial crimes and crimes involving specialized expertise such complex fraud criminal conspiracies corporate corruption public corruption organized retail crime and schemes that target state agencies.

The SVP Unit identifies Washingtons most prolific and dangerous sexually violent predators and works to civilly commit those who continue to pose a serious risk to re-offend.

The WSP / CJTC Unit represents and advises the Washington State Patrol and the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.

For more information about CRJ and the cases we handle please visit our website at and Essential Functions of anAGO Senior Investigator / Analyst :

This position is an AGO Senior Investigator / Analyst in the MMIWP Cold Case Unit. The MMIWP Cold Case Unit is the first of its kind in the United States and our mission is to use a culturally attuned trauma-informed and family and victim-centered approach to support victims survivors and families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and people; to assist local law enforcement agencies in solving cold cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous women and people; and to expand resources available to law enforcement tribes medical examiners and other agencies.

We seek a candidate with the vision and passion to coordinate the solving of MMIWP cold cases and thereby bring justice or closure to the families of MMIWP.

This position will proactively assist law enforcement agencies with primary jurisdiction over cold cases involving missing or murdered indigenous women or persons. This position is expected to independently and collaboratively review and contribute to comprehensive investigations and expand resources available to law enforcement and provide locate and coordinate specialized expertise. This position is also expected to use a culturally attuned trauma-informed and family- and victim-centered approach in assisting local law enforcement agencies.

This position will serve as an expert consultant to local law enforcement agencies for individual cold case investigations including but not limited to unsolved homicides sexual offenses sexually motivated offenses missing persons and cases of unidentified remains. It will provide specialized technical and procedural advice and assistance in the areas of complex case organization management and investigation witness interviewing evidence collection and analysis forensic testing and other skills and knowledge related to old unsolved cases. This position will offer guidance conducting investigations of cases which often have extreme sensitivity due to the high profile nature of the crime and / or persons involved along with an elevated media interest. It will work with medical examiners forensic scientists forensic anthropologists ballistics and weapons experts; prosecuting attorneys and other relevant experts; to interview witnesses; or pursue new advanced DNA testing of evidence. Conducts basic internet research to assist in law enforcement investigations; and performs other duties as assigned.

This position will organize facilitate and lead meetings of investigators from multiple agencies to discuss cold cases and related issues. On a recurring basis this position will take a lead role in multi-jurisdictional task forces by organizing and facilitating meetings attended by detectives from agencies with cold cases that cross jurisdictional lines. This position will coordinate between law enforcement agencies medical examiners forensic scientists ballistics experts weapons experts blood spatter experts forensic anthropologists and others with pertinent expertise to create a network of professionals who can provide opinions in specific cold cases as well as contribute to discussions of general issues.

This recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification in addition to the position(s) listed in this announcement.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree and ten (10) years of experience conducting investigations which include the authority to independently plan and conduct investigations in civil or criminal cases.

OR

Five years experience as an AGO Investigator / Analyst.

Note : Additional qualifying investigative experience may substitute year for year for education.

Preferred qualifications :

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of : investigative techniques and practices; principles and methods of effective interviewing and interrogation; operation of the judicial system; elements of proof; rules of evidence; trial testimony; case analysis; report writing; ethical conduct; principles of supervision lead and / or other designated specialty areas as appropriate.

Ability to : independently plan an investigative strategy and carry out complex investigations in accordance with the rules of evidence; analyze the relevance reliability credibility and admissibility of obtained evidence; interpret and apply state and federal laws and regulations and case precedents; establish rapport with and gain confidence of law enforcement hostile and reluctant witnesses business community and client agencies / entities; write and speak clearly concisely and accurately; organize and submit timely and accurate investigative reports; apply the rules of evidence and / or rules of arrest search and seizure; gather and analyze specific types of data; research and interpret technical professional business and financial records; use a computer to access analyze and organize information; create and maintain an atmosphere of integrity respect and objectivity throughout the legal process; work under pressure with continually shifting case priorities and deadlines; maintain strict and complete confidentiality.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

A background check consisting of employment history professional references and educational verification (e.g. degree license or official transcript) may be conducted. Prior to any offer the applicant selected will be required to submit to and pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check conducted by the Washington State Patrol Criminal Records Division. The incumbent will submit to additional background checks as a condition of employment every five (5) years thereafter.

About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General

The Attorney Generals Office (AGO) touches the lives of every resident in this state. We serve more than 230 state agencies boards commissions colleges and universities as well as the Legislature and the Governor. The Office is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff all working together to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to Washington state officials agencies and entities. This includes :

Our agency also has national reach representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court the Court of Appeals and trial courts in all cases that involve the states interest. If you want to make a difference we may be the perfect fit for you! Learn more about the AGO here.

Commitment to Diversity

Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. This means recognizing respecting and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds and fostering the inclusion of differences between people. Appreciating valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive respectful environment.

One recent measure of the AGOs commitment to diversity can be found in its nomination for Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Networks Outstanding Agency Award in 2019. Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2024 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS :

In addition to completing the online application applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position :

READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY :

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations Requests

Honoring diversity equity and inclusion means that as an agency and as individuals we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds cultures and attributes can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.

The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color national origin sex marital status sexual orientation / gender identity age disability honorably discharged veteran or military status retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at . Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1- or .

For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process please contact the recruitment team at . If you are having technical difficulties creating accessing or completing your application please call NEOGOV toll-free at or .

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Epidemiology,Public Health,Bank Secrecy Act,Bioinformatics,Fraud,Genetics,Interviewing,Law Enforcement,Qualitative Research Interviewing,Research Experience,Next Generation Sequencing,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 6735 - 9065