Job Overview
The Special Agent for Special Investigations assumes case responsibility over investigations initiated by other state and federal law enforcement agencies, jurisdictional District Attorneys' offices, municipal police departments and county sheriff's offices that are deemed complex, specialized, perceived as conflicts, or otherwise outside of the capabilities of their agency; to include conducting specialized criminal investigations related to criminal violations of the New Mexico State Statutes, Governmental Conduct Act, and financial crimes.
Duties
Duties include but are not limited to; conducting criminal, administrative and governmental conduct investigations, interviewing witnesses and interrogating suspects, conferring with prosecuting attorneys, preparing demand letters, and obtaining subpoenas. Prepares affidavits for search and arrest warrants, execution of search warrants to include those search warrants to secure additional evidence from Internet Service Providers, cell phone companies, or other data storage sources. Conducting surveillance of suspects or locations, preparing final investigative reports of case findings and recommendation of criminal charges, 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 and licensees in the agent's area of expertise.
Requirements
A successful candidate will have the ability to use basic computer applications; Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize work; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Strong organizational, planning and problem-solving skills. A successful candidate will also have experience in conducting a wide range of criminal and governmental conduct investigations, forensic interviewing and documented experience in conducting sex crimes and child abuse investigations.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Science, or other related field with five (5) years of experience in law enforcement, criminal investigation, white-collar or economic/financial fraud investigation. Currently carry a valid New Mexico law enforcement certification or be eligible for certification by waiver of training. Combination of years of experience and education (Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution) can be combined with post-secondary education/advanced or specialized training (i.e., C.F.E/Forensic interviewing/ Operational planning/ Certification as an instructor) to meet requirements.
This position is designated a safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment requires successful completion of post offer pre-employment physical and is subject to criminal background check and is conditional pending results of criminal background check. Be of good moral character and not have been convicted of a felony offense by a court of this state, any other state or the United States. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License as some statewide travel is required.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $69,479.00 - $104,219.00 per year
Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Santa Fe, NM 87501 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Fe, NM 87501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person