New Job Attorney General Investigator: Criminal Investigations Division In Michigan

Identifies and aids in the investigation and prosecution of organized crime, public corruption, tax evasion and other criminal offenses; employs various sources of information, including computer resources; conducts basic computer search and analysis to obtain and evaluate information from computers and related devices, participates in direct surveillance activities; consistently uses judgment to investigate and prepare for cases; routinely handles cases involving numerous victims, voluminous and sophisticated documents and multiple jurisdictions; and collaborates with other investigators and lawyers during joint or cooperative investigations.

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Attorney General Investigator 9
One year of experience as a peace officer and possession of MCOLES certification at time of appointment.

Attorney General Investigator 10
One year of experience equivalent to an Attorney General Investigator 9, after receipt of MCOLES certification; or, two years as a peace officer and possession of MCOLES certification at time of appointment.

Attorney General Investigator E11
Two years of experience equivalent to an Attorney General Investigator, after receipt of MCOLES certification, including one year equivalent to an Attorney General Investigator 10; or, three years as a peace officer and possession of MCOLES certification at time of appointment.

Attorney General Investigator 9

Employees may be obligated to have completed 60 semester (90 term) college credits or possessing an associate's degree instead of the required experience. For this alternative, they must have MCOLES certification at the time of appointment.

Possession of a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, criminalistics, criminology, law enforcement, police administration, security and loss prevention, or a related field may be substituted for the required experience. For this alternative, employees who fail to possess MCOLES certification within the first year of employment may be subject to separation.

Must hold US citizenship. ?

Must be at least 18 years old to be considered for a job.

Background investigation will be conducted to measure the suitability for law enforcement work.

Ability to qualify for, and maintain, firearm training as required by the MCOLES regulations and policy of the Department of the Attorney General.

The applicant must not have a criminal record with felony convictions that would prevent them from obtaining, possessing, or bringing a firearm. Additionally, they may not be able to obtain a gun without a felony conviction.

Holding a valid driver's license and possessing the necessary documents to obtain a valid Michigan driver's permit.

Must have a clean driving record. Why?

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. In 2022, Forbes ranked the State of Michigan in the Top 10 of America’s Best Employers For New Grads and as the #1 employer for new grads in government services. More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days per week, 15 and 35 private days per week and 15 and 35 individual days per week. and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave per year. This is considered 12 weeks of pay leave. immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Remote and Flexible Working Structures: 1 - 3 - 5 - 10 Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

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Updated: 11/14/2022