Job Posting Title

LE Narcotics Agent II

Agency

477 OKLA. BUREAU OF NARCOTICS AND DANGEROUS

Supervisory Organization

OK Bureau of Narcotics ENF/ENF

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

January 21, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

There are 6 vacancies in Tulsa. You will apply for this one JR # to be considered for any one of the 6 openings.
This is for an LE Narcotics Agent I or II/G24A or G24B** at $5,960.72 or $7,007** monthly respectively
**Level and Salary will be determined by Director in accordance with Narcotics Experience
Must have bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university prior to applying.

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Investigates alleged violations of the State Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Act (Title 63) and OAC 475. Agent will prepare and present appropriate cases for administrative action and/or criminal prosecution.

Typical Functions

The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

• Investigates violations of state laws concerning narcotics, dangerous drugs, or other controlled substances; makes arrests, participates in undercover operations, raids and surveillance of persons or targeted locations or where it is believed that the law is being violated.
• Gathers and analyzes information; searches for and gathers physical or documentary evidence or clues; interviews witnesses; interrogates suspects; obtains signed statements and affidavits; prepares investigative reports and case records; presents findings in clear, logical, impartial and properly documented reports.
• Assists prosecutors in filing charges; appears as a witness in criminal and administrative court proceedings; drafts and executes legal documents for use in criminal and administrative investigations, subpoenas for evidence, search warrants, arrest warrants and affidavits.
• Examines physical security safeguards and accounting procedures of persons registered to manufacture, receive, hold and dispense controlled dangerous substances.
• Participates in in-service training; studies professional material relating to new investigative procedures and techniques; studies legal materials relating to court rulings and state and federal law; attends training sessions to acquire new skills.
• Operates and monitors electronic surveillance equipment; operates computers and computer software.
• May perform major field tactical police functions such as breach of property, marijuana eradication, and other such situations

Level Descriptor

G24A - This is the basic level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities involving beginning level work in conducting criminal and other investigations. In this role they will exercise the general powers of a law enforcement officer while receiving training to conduct investigations of criminal violations of Oklahoma state laws concerning the use of controlled drugs and other substances. Duties are performed under close supervision to build their skills in conducting investigations, collecting and preserving evidence, interviewing witnesses, interrogating suspects, and completing other related activities.

G24B - This is the career level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities at the full performance level for performing a full range of basic criminal investigative duties pertaining to the enforcement of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Act. This involves completing all required activities to investigate violations of applicable laws, participate in undercover operations, raids and surveillance operations, gather and analyze evidence, interview witnesses, interrogate suspects, and other related duties.

Education and Experience

• Requirements consist of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (Must already have a degree when applying)
• CLEET certified or ability to complete within first year of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

required at this level include knowledge of the principles and techniques of investigation; of state and federal laws pertaining to controlled dangerous substances; of laws, court decisions, and rules pertaining to search and seizure, invasion of privacy, arrest, and rules of evidence; of the scope, applications, and interpretation of laws and regulations relating to investigating records, reports, and other documents; of laws and regulations relating to investigating, interviewing, and interrogating witnesses, suspects, and informants; and of firearm safety practices.

Ability is required to analyze, interpret and evaluate information obtained; to recognize, collect and preserve physical evidence and controlled dangerous substances; to subdue persons; to protect oneself, associates and others; to organize and present facts and opinions clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to use a firearm; to cope with stressful and/or potentially dangerous situations; to handle confidential work with tact and discretion; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies.

Additionally, requirements include the ability to carry out undercover work assignments; to evaluate the reliability and credibility of statements and witnesses; to write reports where facts are presented clearly and concisely; and to complete any necessary training required by the agency.

Special Requirements

All applicants must pass an initial physical fitness exam.

• Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment;
• Possess the ability and willingness to carry a firearm and use deadly force as required;
• Have and maintain physical and mental stamina to perform the work, as evidenced by a complete physical examination that meets the specifications of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics;
• Possess a willingness to accept the physical discomforts and/or dangers inherent in the work;
• Must live within 37 miles of assigned duty station once hired;
• Be accessible by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with various periods of on call status;
• Be willing to travel and occasionally be away from home for extended periods of time.
• Must be 21 years old.
• Selected Applicants must pass a rigid character and background investigation, a physical fitness test, a drug screen, polygraph examination and MMPI.

Additional Job Description

**Level and Salary will be determined by Director in accordance with Narcotics Experience

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.