Special Agent - Financial Investigations (DOJ #10109813)

Posting Details

The Attorney General and the Department of Justice, collectively referred to as the New Mexico Department of Justice, represent and defend the legal interests and sovereignty of the people of the State of New Mexico. The NMDOJ exercises the responsibilities delegated by the New Mexico Constitution, statutes enacted by the New Mexico Legislature, and the common law. The Attorney General has primary authority for enforcement of consumer protection and antitrust laws, prosecution of criminal appeals and some complex white-collar crimes, training and certification of peace officers, and most natural resource and environmental matters. Additionally, the New Mexico Department of Justice works concurrently with New Mexico's 13 district attorneys and other local, state and federal law enforcement authorities to carry out it's criminal justice responsibilities and activities.

The Special Investigations Bureau of the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) is comprised of separate units, each handling investigations in its own specialty area.The Bureau utilizes expert special agents for major criminal investigations across the state as directed by the Attorney General, including violent crimes such as child abuse, homicide, sexual assaults, and guardianship cases. The Special Investigations Bureau also investigates government corruption, fraud, economic and financial crimes, and forced child labor, often working in cooperation with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?

The Special Agent for the Special Investigations Bureau assumes case responsibility over investigations initiated by public complaints, other state and federal law enforcement agencies, jurisdictional District Attorneys' offices, municipal police departments that are deemed complex, specialized, perceived as conflicts, or otherwise outside of the capabilities of their agency; to include conducting specialized criminal investigations related to criminal violations of the New Mexico State Statutes.
How does it get done?

Duties include but are not limited to; conducting criminal investigations, interviewing witnesses and interrogating suspects, conferring with prosecuting attorneys, preparing demand letters. Preparing affidavits for search and arrest warrants, execution of search warrants to include those search warrants to secure additional evidence from financial institutions, money service businesses, cell phone companies, or other data storage sources. Conducting surveillance of suspects or locations, preparing final investigative reports of case findings and recommendation of criminal charges. Further: locating, subduing, searching, advising, and arresting suspects when there is probable cause, exchanging information with local, state, and federal law enforcement authorities, providing training and technical guidance to other law enforcement agencies and licensees in the agent's area of expertise. Testifying in a court of law.

Identifying and analyzing problems; weighing relevance and accuracy of information; generating and evaluating alternative solutions; making recommendations.

The position will be responsible for providing comprehensive assessments of investigative and prosecutorial needs within New Mexico as it relates to financial criminal investigations and prosecutions.
Who are the customers?

This position serves the law enforcement and prosecutions staff of the New Mexico Department of Justice and the citizens of New Mexico.
Ideal Candidate

This position serves the law enforcement and prosecutions staff of the New Mexico Department of Justice and the citizens of New Mexico.
Minimum Qualification

Currently carry a valid New Mexico law enforcement certification or be eligible for certification by waiver of training. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Science, or other related field with five (5) years of experience in law enforcement, criminal investigation, white-collar or economic/financial fraud investigation. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements

This position is designated a safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment requires successful completion of post offer pre-employment physical and is subject to criminal background check and is conditional pending results of criminal background check. Be of good moral character and not have been convicted of a felony offense by a court of this state, any other state or the United States. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver¿s License as some statewide travel is required.
Working Conditions

Working Conditions include extensive personal computer and telephone use, working in a law enforcement environment, potential statewide travel, and exposure to financial law enforcement investigations. Constant communication with financial, prosecutorial, administrative civilian staff.
Supplemental Information

Benefits:
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

Agency Contact Information: Stephanie Errickson, (505) 549-9583, Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.