Position Information Section: Organized Retail Theft Unit - Organized Crime Section/ Criminal Law Division Class: Special Agent Trainee/I/II Location: Allentown 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.
The primary mission of the Organized Retail Theft Unit (ORTU) is to investigate and prosecute complex criminal enterprises, comprised of both traditional and nontraditional organized crime members, involved in all criminal acts having a nexus to retail or wholesale businesses operating within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The organizations investigated and prosecuted by the Unit are involved in the commission of various predicate criminal offenses which include retail theft, organized retail theft, theft, price swapping, burglary, robbery, extortion, identity theft, credit card fraud, check fraud, return fraud, auto theft, money laundering, intimidation of witnesses, conspiracy, assault, aggravated assault, and murder. In furthering the Section's long-term investigations, the ORTU makes extensive use of cooperating witnesses, electronic surveillance, and the Statewide Investigating Grand Jury.
The Unit maintains a close working relationship with the U.S. Attorney's offices in the Eastern and Western Districts of Pennsylvania and has prosecuted several major organizations in federal court and also works closely with the Pennsylvania State Police's Organized Crime Unit throughout the Commonwealth. 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.
Special Agent I: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Science, Police Administration, or a related major specific to the criminal investigative field, or a technical or specialized major related to a specific position, and two years of relevant law enforcement or investigative experience, or experience in a technical or specialized field related to a specific position OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Science, Police Administration, or a related major specific to the criminal investigative field, or a technical or specialized major related to a specific position OR Four years of relevant law enforcement or investigative experience, or experience in a technical or specialized field related to a specific position OR Four years of active duty military experience with honorable discharge OR Any equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training