CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR I

Position No.:125-654

Salary: $6,725 per month. Click for Total Rewards Calculator

Closing Date:September 16, 2026

Status: Full-Time with State Benefit Package

Recruitment: Internal/External

Location: Devils Lake, ND

Selecting Supervisor:Lonnie Grabowska, Director, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

Summary of Work

The individual in this position is responsible for conducting criminal investigations utilizing digital forensics and supporting all law enforcement in North Dakota. Capabilities include, but are not limited to, computer examinations, cellular phone examinations, decryption, bypassing passwords, advanced board repair, data recovery, on-scene triage and vehicle forensics. This individual will also be responsible for serving on a statewide task force and providing law enforcement training to officers throughout the state.

In addition to the monthly salary, this position includes fully paid health insurance for employee and family, the option to participate in employee-paid dental and vision for employee and family, participation in the state NDPERS defined contribution retirement plan as well as the option to participate in the 457 deferred compensation plan, the option to contribute to a medical spending account, and earning annual and sick leave.

Employees in this position are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Duties and Tasks

1.Participate in supervised basic investigations such as burglary, forgery, possession of controlled substance, larceny/theft, assault, gaming, motor vehicle thefts, stolen property, and other assigned investigations.

2. Maintain proficiency in use of specialized technical equipment.

3. Complete other duties associated with search warrants, preservation of evidence, and case preparation, to include providing sworn testimony.

4. Conduct illegal drug investigations and work in an undercover role.

5. Apprehend and convict suspects who are responsible for the crime.

6. Obtain and exchange intelligence information.

7. Conduct surveillance activities.

8. Prepare and present case reports.

9. Develop and maintain associations with confidential informants.

10. Coordinate arrest and search warrant activities.

11. Operate electronic surveillance equipment.

12. Gather and maintain evidence.

13. Provide law enforcement training.

14. Extensive travel to include overnight stays will be required; vehicle will be provided.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and five years of investigative experience is preferred. An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a North Dakota peace officer.

Excellent report writing, communication skills, prioritization, time management, and organization skills.

Ability to establish and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, all criminal justice agencies, and the public.

Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Be in good physical condition.

Ability to work in an undercover capacity.

Ability to be certified as a North Dakota law enforcement instructor.

Possess a valid state issued driver's license.

Must carry a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency.

Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to complete a polygraph examination, medical evaluation, physical fitness assessment, drug screening, psychological assessment, background investigation, and final hiring panel review. Candidates must successfully complete all of the aforementioned screening processes to be considered for employment.

Application Procedures

Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process and a background and criminal investigation. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The Office of Attorney General does not provide sponsorships.

Application package must be received by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed on the opening.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT: ND Careers website

Documents to be submitted:

• Resume
• Cover letter with a summary that clearly explains how the applicant's work experience is related to the summary of work and minimum/preferred qualifications
• 3 Professional References
• College Transcripts (copies or unofficial versions are acceptable for the initial application process but when the top candidate is given a conditional employment offer, they are required to present official transcripts)

The North Dakota Office of Attorney General prohibits candidates from plagiarizing any portion of their employment application and interview process to include responses to questions in which you must provide a narrative and/or verbal response. You must create your own responses originally and not copy or adapt them from other sources. While the North Dakota Office of Attorney General encourages you to create your narratives and interview responses with great care, including correct use of grammar and style, you are prohibited from using any artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool, to include but not limited to ChatGPT during the interview process. Any information you provide during the application and interview process is subject to verification. The North Dakota Office of Attorney General will discontinue your candidacy if we find you have violated this prohibition on use of AI tools in the application and interview process.

All hiring decisions are subject to approval by the Attorney General. No offer of employment is final or binding until approved by the Attorney General.

Anyone needing assistance or accommodations during any part of the application or interview process please contactAshley, Office of Attorney General: E-mail: [email protected] ;phone: (701) 328-1256 or TTY: (800) 366-6888.

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