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Special Agent (Arson Bureau)

Wisconsin Department of Justice
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Job Title: SPECIAL AGENT (Arson Bureau)

Job ID: 11672

Location: Madison, Eau Claire, Milwaukee

Agency: Justice

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

It is the mission of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) to protect the public and ensure that justice is done. To continue to meet this mission, the principles of equity, inclusion, and employee well-being have become a foundation for all work performed at
DOJ, on behalf of Wisconsinites.

The DOJ is committed to developing and supporting a workforce and culture that is rich in diversity and innovation. It is the department’s goal to ensure that all DOJ employees are empowered to be authentic, claim belonging, and thrive. This is your opportunity to make and be the difference.

In addition to working with a dynamic group of people, we offer amazing benefits, such as excellent health insurance, ample paid leave, flexible work schedules, and an employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and resources to help promote wellness. Furthermore, employment within the state of Wisconsin provides job stability, work/life balance, and numerous intrinsic rewards from doing meaningful work.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ), Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), is currently hiring to fill six (6) vacant Arson Bureau Special Agent positions. Two Arson
Bureau special agent positions will be located in the DCI Madison, Milwaukee and Eau
Claire field offices. DCI positions are not eligible for remote work.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur over the next six months. Apply Today!

This position is eligible for bilingual opportunities and may require the ability to read, write and/or speak fluently in English and any one of the following languages: Spanish, Hmong,
Tribal, and/or American Sign Language (ASL).

**Please note, to be considered for the Bilingual position and receive $1.00 per hour add-on pay, the selected candidate must be fluent in both English and one of the four languages listed above. We will verify fluency at the time of hire. **

The deadline to apply for this job announcement is Thursday, September 28, 2023, at
11:59pm. For any questions, please contact Angie Rizner, Human Resources Specialist at rizneram@doj.state.wi.us or (608) 347-9393.

Position Summary

Arson Bureau special agents are sworn law enforcement officers who provide assistance to local law enforcement agencies/fire departments and investigate crimes of statewide importance and/or those that require highly specialized investigative resources. Arson
Bureau special agents are also designated as Deputy State Fire Marshals within the
Wisconsin State Fire Marshals Office. The primary responsibility of Arson Bureau special agents is to conduct fire and/or explosion investigations to determine the origin and cause of the incident.

Arson Bureau special agents are armed with a handgun and handcuffs. Arson Bureau special agents occasionally wear ballistic vests and may also utilize law enforcement equipment such as rifles, shotguns, batons, or electronic control devices. Arson Bureau special agents conduct criminal investigations; perform undercover investigations and surveillance operations; execute search warrants; make arrests; prepare evidence and testify in court; process crime scenes; interview witnesses and interrogate suspects; maintain records and prepare reports; participate on teams; adapt and react to diverse situations; function in high stress situations.

Arson Bureau special agents are subject to strenuous physical activity and/or adverse environmental conditions, particularly when working in fire and/or explosion scenes. Arson Bureau special agents must be able to comply with OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134, use of air purifier respirators and self-contained breathing apparatus; must meet physical test requirements annually. Arson Bureau special agents must be able to kneel, crawl, walk, stoop, bend, climb ladders, have use of hands for carrying equipment (which may exceed 50 lbs.) to include generators, fans, lights, cameras, etc. Must be able to use shovels, rakes and other tools for excavation, examination and removal of fire debris to search for fire related patterns and evidence during a scene examination. Must be able to work in hazardous areas with unstable structures, as well as inclement weather conditions to include mud, rain, snow, ice, severe temperatures, and other environmental hazards.

Arson Bureau special agents work a varied schedule that may require night, weekend, and holiday hours. Work assignments regularly involve in-state travel, may require overnight stays, work during traditional off hours, and often require response to assignments on short notice. Must be eligible to drive when required for travel. Arson
Bureau special agents are part of a compensated on-call rotation ensuring Arson Bureau resources are available 24/7.

Absent extenuating circumstances, newly hired Arson Bureau special agents are ineligible for internal reassignment for a minimum of five (5) years from their hire date given the extensive investment of training and equipment.

Salary Information

The Special Agent position is in pay schedule 07 and pay range 03. The starting pay will be between $37.00 and $41.78/hr. An add-on of up to $1.00/hr. may be available for candidates who are bilingual. Pay for current or former state employees will follow the provisions found in the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan. A 12-month probationary period may be required.

Job Details

The Department of Justice does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

Applicants must meet WI Law Enforcement Standards Board requirements, which include an extensive character and background investigation, including fingerprints, drug screening, psychological and medical testing which will be completed on all DCI sworn law enforcement applicants prior to selection. Applicants must also:

  • Be at least 18 years of age upon appointment.
  • Possess a general educational development diploma or be a high school graduate.
  • Possess/be eligible to possess a Wisconsin driver’s license upon appointment.
  • Have no unpardoned felony convictions or convictions of domestic violence offenses.

Additionally, candidates must be able to comply with OSHA Respiratory Protection
Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134, use of air purifier respirators and self-contained breathing apparatus and must meet physical test requirements annually.

Qualifications

The minimally qualified candidate must be a sworn law enforcement officer with education, training and/or experience in the following:

  • Writing affidavits, such as to obtain search warrants, court orders, and subpoenas.
  • Interviewing and interrogating suspects.
  • Processing crime scenes, such as gathering evidence, assessing the scene, securing chain of custody, securing the scene, etc.
  • Preparing and presenting cases for prosecutorial review.
  • Preparing detailed and accurate narrative investigative reports.

In addition to meeting the requirements in the minimally qualified category, the well- qualified candidate will be a sworn law enforcement officer with experience and one or more of the following:

  • Leading investigations (directing investigative activities and resources, formulating investigative approach, and determining follow-up).
  • Utilizing specialized investigative techniques such as conducting fixed and mobile surveillance, trap and trace, telephonic ping orders, GPS order, PEN register.
  • Conducting specialized investigations such as those in financial crimes, violent crimes, arson, sensitive crimes, and cybercrime.
  • Specialized training or specialized investigative certifications such as forensic interviewing, fraud examiner, clandestine lab response, etc.
  • Possess experience investigating fires and/or explosions to determine the origin and cause of the incident.
  • Successful completion of at least 20 hours of tested training relevant to the investigation of fires and/or explosions.
  • Possess current industry recognized designations or certifications related to the investigation of fires and/or explosions.

NOTE: for sworn law enforcement officer applicants from outside Wisconsin - Reciprocity

Requirements for becoming a certified law enforcement officer in Wisconsin can be found at: https://wilenet.widoj.gov/training-standards/officer-training-employment-and-reciprocity

How To Apply

Apply online! To apply, visit wisc.jobs, search for the Job ID or Job Title, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Once logged in, click “Apply for Job” and follow the steps outlined in the application process. You will be required to submit a letter of qualifications and resume.

Each time you apply for a job; you should update and tailor your resume and letter of qualifications. You should clearly describe your education, training, and experience related to the items listed in the “Qualifications” section of the job announcement. These qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications. This will allow a fuller assessment regarding your qualifications and those required for the job in which you are applying.

Your resume should include the following:

  • Your educational background including any course work that relates to the position in which you are applying.
  • Your employment history, including experiences and/or duties and a summary of accomplishments and skills learned or used.
  • Any training or experience, including volunteer work or internships, you have related specifically to the “Qualifications” section of the assessment.
  • Spell out any acronyms and/or abbreviations the first time used.

Your letter of qualifications should include:

  • Additional information regarding your past work experience, including volunteer work and internships, or coursework.
  • Highlights of your most relevant skills and experiences as they related to the specific job in which you are applying.
  • Specific examples that clearly demonstrates your level of expertise.

What not to include in your resume or letter of qualifications:
Your application materials should not include any information that is not job-related, such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, creed, disability, or genetic information.
Further, do not include any self-identifying information such as photos, social security numbers, political affiliation, citizen status or conviction records.

Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the process. References will be requested from top candidates once interviews have taken place.

NOTE: Current/former State employees interested in a permissive transfer, demotion or reinstatement consideration must also apply.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply for positions. If any questions arise, please contact Angie Rizner, Human Resources Specialist, at rizneram@doj.state.wi.us or
(608) 347-9393.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply for this job announcement is Thursday, September 28, 2023, at
11:59 PM.