The Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG) is accepting applications to fill a Special Agent (Commissioned Law Enforcement) position to be assigned to the Criminal Division to conduct a variety of routine and complex investigations of alleged criminal violations of state law, including major crimes, homicide, sexual assault, fraud, financial exploitation or physical abuse of the elderly, Medicaid fraud, and other offenses through a trauma-informed approach. 

Under supervision of the Deputy Attorney General, the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) and/or the Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC), the Special Agent will perform duties to include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Obtain evidence or establish facts by witness interviews; procure and analyze records to include computer, legal, financial, medical and investigative files.
• Conduct surveillance or participate in undercover assignments, as needed.
• Develop accurate, detailed and impartial reports of investigative findings and provide recommendations for civil, criminal, or administrative action.
• Prepare, apply for and execute search and arrest warrants.
• Testify as an investigative witness in criminal court proceedings resulting from investigations.
• Assist in review of cases to determine scope, timing and direction of investigations.
• Work alongside assistant attorneys general to develop cases for criminal trials.
• Serve subpoenas or other official papers.
• Serve as a liaison between the OAG and local county and district attorneys, law enforcement and regulatory agencies.
• Provide dignitary protection as assigned, sometimes requiring long periods of standing or walking. 
• Qualify with an approved firearm in compliance with the Kansas Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. 
• Provide law enforcement training and/or community-based presentations to various stakeholders as assigned. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They may not include all job duties performed by employees on this job title, and additional duties may be added.

Travel:

You would travel to locations required to competently and diligently discharge the assigned duties. Occasional in-state travel may be required.

Qualifications

Licensing & Certification:

• Currently or previously certified as a commissioned law enforcement officer in Kansas or in another state. To be certified by the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training (KS-CPOST) this includes, among other requirements, that the candidate must:
  • be a United States citizen and at least 21 years of age
  • have graduated from a high school accredited by the Kansas state board of education or the appropriate accrediting agency of another state jurisdiction or have obtained the equivalent of a high school education as defined by rules and regulations of the Commission
  • be of good moral character sufficient to warrant the public trust in the applicant as a police officer or law enforcement officer
  • not have been convicted of a crime that would constitute a felony under the laws of the state, a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a misdemeanor offense that the Commission determines reflects on the honesty, trustworthiness, integrity or competence of the applicant as define by rules and regulations of the Commission
    
    As used in this section, “conviction” includes rendering of judgment by a military court martial pursuant to the uniform code of military justice, by a court of the United States or by a court of competent jurisdiction in any state, whether or not expunged; and any diversion agreement entered into for a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence and any diversion agreement entered into on or after July 1, 1995, for a felony.
  • Officers from other states must be eligible for certification in Kansas. Previously certified officers must be eligible for reinstatement/re-certification and may not have been decertified due to misconduct or other derogatory information.
  • A valid driver's license

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from a high school accredited by the Kansas State Board of Education or the appropriate accrediting agency of another state jurisdiction or have obtained the equivalent of a high school education.
• At least one (1) year of experience as a commissioned law enforcement officer
• Able to effectively testify in court; Applicants must not have any Brady/Giglio material in background in order to be eligible for hire
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Familiarity with mobile device software to include the ability to use a smartphone

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in criminal justice, business administration, or related field(s)
• Preference given to candidates with two (2) or more years of felony-level investigative experience
• Preference given to candidates with white-collar/financial crime investigative experience
• Familiarity with electronic case management system

About the Position:

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified (At-Will)
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
FLSA: Nonexempt
Location: Topeka, Kansas (Shawnee County) - This position is NOT a hybrid or remote position. 
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Compensation

Hourly Compensation Range: $25.27 - $34.00 DOE

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs [KPERS - NOT Kansas Police & Fire KP&F]
• Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

To learn more about the Office of the Kansas Attorney General and to apply for the position, visit https://www.ag.ks.gov/careers