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12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJob Overview:%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;margin:0px 0px 0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3EThe Criminal Defense Investigator plays a pivotal role in the defense of clients represented by the Office of the Public Defender.%26nbsp; Under general direction of counsel, this position conducts investigations into a broad range of alleged violations of criminal law, dependent neglect matters and other circumstances to assist in the representation of clients. Other primary duties of a Criminal Defense Investigator include but are not limited to: gathering and examining evidence, conducting interviews, serving subpoenas and testifying in court.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;margin:0px 0px 0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;margin:0px 0px 0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3EThe position reports to the Regional Deputy Defender and does not supervise other staff.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 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sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:14.98px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEssential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities):%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraph%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:-0.25in;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3E%3Cstrong%3EA.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EInvestigative Duties%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3Cspan%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cstrong%3E(90%)%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:12px 0px;orphans:2;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraph%22 style=%22line-height:normal;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%3EConducts investigations for the defense of clients, including performing investigations that may require specialized training, such as crime%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; scene and criminal investigations or specialized interview techniques, investigating major crimes and cases requiring cooperation and coordination in multiple jurisdictions or across multiple agencies.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22 style=%22line-height:1.25;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3ECoordinates investigations with OPD attorneys and other defense counsel to guarantee responsiveness to rapidly changing case needs and priorities and to perform investigations that present a unified, compatible and effective defense for clients throughout the state of Montana.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22 style=%22line-height:1.25;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3EInterviews suspects and witnesses, performs research, gathers and analyzes evidence, and identifies exculpatory evidence.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraph%22 style=%22line-height:normal;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%3EReviews and analyzes reports, interviews, and evidence in cases to help defense counsel represent clients and determines if the evidence was properly obtained and maintained by charging parties.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22 style=%22line-height:1.25;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, 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to obtain or exchange information regarding criminal investigations on behalf of the defense.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22line-height:normal;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%3EObtains and serves subpoenas.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22line-height:normal;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan 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%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cstrong%3E(10%)%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:12px 0px;orphans:2;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22 style=%22line-height:1.25;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3EConducts background investigations as directed for employment with OPD.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22 style=%22line-height:1.25;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3EMay provides support as necessary to other OPD work units for the effective performance of the OPD. Provide backup or fill in for co-workers as needed.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22 style=%22line-height:1.25;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3EEnsures that investigative equipment and vehicles are properly maintained and used according to rules and policy.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22 style=%22line-height:1.25;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3EMaintains evidence held by the OPD in a secure manner. Continually updates the evidence locker in such a way as to preserve the evidence in ongoing cases and properly disseminate the property that is no longer needed.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22 style=%22line-height:1.25;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%3EMay assist in the initial screening of clients for OPD when required.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraph%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px 1in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:14.98px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPhysical and Environmental Demands:%3C/strong%3E %3C/span%3E%3Cspan%3EThis position regularly requires field work which may include visits to known crime and drug use areas; bars and gambling establishments; detention centers; hospitals and private residences and other locations. Frequent visits to courtrooms, hearing offices, law enforcement offices and forensic labs is required. Exposure to stressful situations such as potential encounters with dangerous, hostile or confrontational individuals may be common.%26nbsp; Requires irregular working hours to accommodate work demands. Travel is required (20%) of the time, however, occasional overnight travel throughout Montana to assist other investigators in investigations due to expertise, staff resources, and conflict of interests; training or the needs of the State Public Defender may be required at times.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EKnowledge, Skills and Abilities (Behaviors):%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:12px 0px;orphans:2;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ERequired for the %3Cu%3Efirst day of work%3C/u%3E:%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst%22 style=%22line-height:normal;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22a%22 style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%3EC%3C/span%3E%3Cspan class=%22a%22 style=%22letter-spacing:-0.15pt;%22%3Eomprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of criminal investigations and %3C/span%3E%3Cspan%3ECriminal laws and procedures of the State of Montana%3C/span%3E%3Cspan class=%22a%22 style=%22letter-spacing:-0.15pt;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22line-height:normal;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22a%22 style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan class=%22a%22 style=%22letter-spacing:-0.15pt;%22%3EKnowledge of the methods and procedures for the collection of information and evidence.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22line-height:normal;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22a%22 style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan class=%22a%22 style=%22letter-spacing:-0.15pt;%22%3EProficient with conducting interviews and interview techniques in order to gather details and secure information from other.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22line-height:normal;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22a%22 style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan class=%22a%22 style=%22letter-spacing:-0.15pt;%22%3EAbility to communicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22line-height:normal;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan class=%22a%22 style=%22letter-spacing:-0.15pt;%22%3EAbility to %3C/span%3E%3Cspan%3Eunderstand different aspects of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement and jail procedures.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22line-height:normal;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan class=%22a%22 style=%22letter-spacing:-0.15pt;%22%3EAbility to prepare accurate and reliable reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22line-height:normal;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%3EAbility to operate personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including using spreadsheets, word processing, database, email, internet, and other computer programs.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22line-height:normal;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%3EAbility to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, other agencies, the public and clients.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22line-height:normal;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%3EAbility to follow written and verbal instructions.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22line-height:normal;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%3EAbility to plan, organize, and gather information.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22line-height:normal;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%3EAbility to undertake additional responsibilities and respond to situations without supervision.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22line-height:normal;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%3EAbility%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22letter-spacing:-0.5pt;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Cspan%3Eto%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22letter-spacing:0.6pt;%22%3E accurately %3C/span%3E%3Cspan%3Etrack%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22letter-spacing:1.65pt;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Cspan%3Enumerous%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22letter-spacing:0.05pt;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Cspan%3Edetails%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22letter-spacing:0.95pt;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Cspan%3Esimultaneously.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22line-height:normal;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%3EAbility to perform tasks with high work standards and accuracy while under pressure of strict deadlines and repeated challenges.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22line-height:normal;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%3EAbility to accept responsibility for the outcomes of work.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22line-height:normal;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;M%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%3Eust have the ability to travel and operate a motor vehicle%3C/span%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14pt;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:21.4667px;%22%3EThis agency participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.%26nbsp; After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification.%26nbsp;%26nbsp; For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, %3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca style=%22color:rgb(4, 95, 171);line-height:inherit;text-decoration:none;%22 href=%22https://www.e-verify.gov/%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14pt;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:21.4667px;%22%3Ehttps://www.e-verify.gov/%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14pt;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:21.4667px;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
- Bachelor's Degree in Criminology, Sociology or closely related Investigative Field.
- 2 years' progressively responsible experience in investigative work.
*!The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711.
Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.