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Division of Management Services
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Cindy O'Donnell, Administrator • Biography
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Special Agent Employment Opportunities
Thank you for exploring employment opportunities with the
Wisconsin Department of Justice. Please check our
DOJ Employment Opportunities for any
current Special Agent openings. If we are not recruiting at this
time, we can include your name on our applicant mailing list. To have your
name placed on this mailing list, please provide us with your:
1) name; 2) permanent mailing address; 3) preferred email
address if available; and 4) home telephone
number. Once we receive this information, your name will remain
on our mailing list for a one-year period of time. During this
one-year period, you will be sent a written notification via
email (or postal mail if no email address is provided) if and
when a new recruitment process is initiated. You are responsible
for notifying our office of any changes to this personal
information. You may provide
your information in one of the following ways:
Email: hr@doj.state.wi.us
By Telephone:
608/267-9030
By Mail: Bureau of Human Resource Services
Wisconsin Department of Justice
P.O. Box 7857
Madison, WI 53707-7857
Within the Department of Justice, Special Agents are employed
within the Division of Criminal
Investigation and assigned to one of the following field
offices: Appleton, Eau Claire, Madison, Milwaukee, Superior, or Wausau. These positions are non-uniformed,
certified law enforcement officers with full police authority
and jurisdiction in Wisconsin. The Special Agent is a
represented position covered by a collective bargaining
agreement.
DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (DCI) POSITIONS:
Positions within DCI provide assistance in the investigation
of crimes that may require extensive or highly specialized
investigative resources not otherwise available to local law
enforcement agencies. The positions are assigned to specialized
investigative program areas that include: Arson; Special
Assignments; Gaming; Financial Crimes; Public Integrity;
Investigative Services; Wisconsin Statewide Justice Intelligence
Center; and Narcotics.
Specific duties include: plan and conduct sensitive
investigations within one of these program areas; develop and
utilize various sources of investigative information including
confidential informants; interview witnesses and interrogate
suspects regarding possible illegal activity; execute search
warrants; make arrests; write detailed reports on complex
activities; secure and maintain evidence; and testify in court.
As a certified law enforcement officer these employees may be
subject to strenuous physical activity or adverse environmental
conditions. Employees may wear a concealed ballistic
vest and are armed with a handgun and handcuffs and may be armed
with a shotgun or baton. Hours of work vary and may include night
and weekend assignments. Work
assignments may require overnight stays. Employees may have to
respond for assignments on short notice.
A large number of people are interested and apply for special
agent positions. However, only a few individuals are offered
positions, as the Department of Justice is very selective in the
hiring process. We are looking for individuals who possess the
qualities that are necessary to be a good Special Agent.
Previous successful candidates have had life experiences (e.g.,
education, employment) that showed responsibility, maturity and
effective interpersonal communications.
Special personal characteristics:
- willingness to work throughout the State and at unusual
hours
- keen observation
- good memory for names, faces, places, and incidents
- willingness to associate with criminally inclined persons
and environments
- satisfactory record as a law-abiding citizen
Other qualities that are necessary are:
- honesty/integrity
- good judgment/common sense
- confidence
- reliability
- stress tolerance
- flexibility
- team orientation
The skills that are necessary for a good Special Agent include:
- written communication
- oral communication
- listening
- observation
- analytic
- decision making
- planning/organization
- human relations
- leadership
Knowledge of law and the criminal justice system is desirable,
but not required of entry level candidates.
The Division of Criminal Investigation is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Employer,
seeking a diverse work force and actively recruiting women and
racial/ethnic minority applicants.
Although each time we recruit we review our requirements, the
current minimum qualifications include the following:
- Completed 4 years of higher education (at least 120 college
credits); or at least 2 years of full-time experience
as a certified law enforcement officer along with 60
college credits).
- Eligible for Wisconsin Driver's License
- Willingness to travel
- Ability to pass physical requirements
- Age 21 at time of appointment
- Pass comprehensive background investigation
- Pass Drug Screening Urinalysis
- Special Agents must not have been convicted of a felony
(unless pardoned by the Governor) which would prohibit them
from carrying a firearm. In addition, a change to Title 18,
United States Code, Section 922(g)(9) took effect on September 30,
1996, making it unlawful for any person convicted of a
"misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" to possess
any firearm or ammunition.
Salary
SEMI-AUTOMATIC PAY PROGRESSION STRUCTURE - Effective June 7,
2009 - June 30, 2009.
SPECIAL AGENT
|
Hourly |
Monthly |
Yearly |
| Point A (Minimum) |
$24.748 |
$4,307 |
$51,674 |
| Point B |
$26.198 |
$4,559 |
$54,702 |
| Point C |
$27.645 |
$4,810 |
$57,723 |
| Point D |
$29.095 |
$5,063 |
$60,751 |
The Special Agent is an entry-level agent position with
annual pay progression
based on satisfactory performance. The series provides career
advancement to the Special Agent - Senior level.
SPECIAL AGENT - SENIOR
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Hourly |
Monthly |
Yearly |
| Point A |
$30.425 |
$5,294 |
$63,528 |
| Point B |
$31.644 |
$5,507 |
$66,073 |
| Point C |
$32.861 |
$5,718 |
$68,614 |
| Point D |
$34.080 |
$5,930 |
$71,160 |
| Point E |
$35.300 |
$6,143 |
$73,707 |
Probation
A lengthened probationary period up to 18 months will be
required. Must have satisfactory job performance and successfully
complete all recruit training.
Training
Special agents are Certified Law Enforcement Officers. If an
applicant has not gone through a certified program, he/she will be
required to successfully complete a Certified Law Enforcement
Recruit School once hired. Certification includes successful
completion of firearms qualification.
All newly hired staff will be given on-the-job training
relating to the duties and responsibilities of a special agent and
internal operating policies, procedures and practices. In
addition, specialized training will be provided based on the
Division/Bureau to which the individual is assigned.
Overtime
Overtime will be compensated primarily in the form of
compensatory time off. The rate at which compensatory time is
earned depends upon the number of hours worked each week.
Job Security
The Department has not used layoffs in the past. If, however, layoffs would be
necessary, the layoffs process is primarily based on seniority.
Miscellaneous
All special agents are provided with a state-owned vehicle for
business use.
No uniform is required.
Other necessary equipment is provided by the state.
See Employee Benefits
for information on fringe benefits provided to State employees
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