CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 3

Announcement Number: 53066 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 11/20/2025 Close Date: 12/01/2025

Recruiter:
SUSAN FOWLER
Phone: (702)486-0895
Email: sfowler@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 10 Days 13 Hrs 34 Mins

The Position

Criminal Investigators perform criminal investigations involving violations of federal and/or State law. The investigative process is initiated following a formal request for services or as a coordinated effort with federal, State, or local law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. Criminal Investigators utilize standard investigative and law enforcement techniques.

Incumbents are assigned responsibility for investigative assignments or functions within an enforcement area (e.g., task force, general investigations unit). Positions at this level receive general supervision from a Supervising Investigator. Work is reviewed through case reports, activity reports, meetings and as the need arises. Assignments are performed independently or require providing direction to lower level investigators assigned to the case.

This position is within the Office of Secretary of State located in Las Vegas. Under direction from the Chief Criminal Investigator, the incumbent will review information and conduct background investigations to determine validity of information and appropriate use of sources; conduct interviews with individuals, witnesses, suspects and criminal justice agency officials, and other sources to obtain information regarding the criminal investigation; and gather and preserve evidence, conduct arrests based on probable cause, execute search warrants, take photographs, document information, transport, secure, and analyze evidence by following proper evidentiary procedure. Incumbents establish an investigative plan including identifying and interviewing witnesses, identifying untrue statements; identifying company and assets owned or listed in sales literature; determining evidence needed to prove case; and identifying any additional jurisdictional issues. In addition, investigators prepare, obtain and execute legal documents such as affidavits, search warrants, arrest warrants, and subpoenas in support of the criminal justice process and criminal prosecution; and prepare detailed investigative reports of the investigative process in a chronological order to include violations committed, documented evidence, witness statements and provide testimony in a court of law. Additionally, Investigators are tasked with assisting the agency with public outreach, via public speaking presentations on specific subject matter pertinent to the agency and its missions. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-13_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, police science, psychology, business administration, or closely related field and three years of criminal investigative or law enforcement experience involving standard investigative and enforcement techniques utilized to enforce federal and State laws, preparation of detailed investigative reports, and implementation of agency program goals and objectives. Work experience may be obtained in a law enforcement, investigative, or comparable setting; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and five years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Criminal Investigator II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Requirements Applicants must submit to a background, medical, polygraph, and psychological evaluation prior to employment. A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Additional Position Criteria Applicants must currently hold a POST certification as a Category I or Category II Peace Officer, or be eligible for reciprocity training as defined by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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