APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$83,666.16 to
$125,760.24
PAY GRADE: 41
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
Applications accepted
until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
Criminal Investigators in the Attorney General's Investigations Division perform criminal investigations involving violations of federal and/or State laws pertaining to a specific program or regulatory area which includes, but is not limited to, Medicaid fraud, workers' compensation fraud, consumer protection, public integrity, human trafficking, missing children, financial fraud, alleged criminal offenses committed by State officers or employees, and all types of conflict of interest cases submitted by outside agencies, along with participating in multi-jurisdictional task forces comprised of officers from federal, State and local enforcement agencies.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
AG Criminal Investigator IIs assigned to dignitary protection serve in a specialized journey-level law enforcement role under general supervision. These positions focus on protective operations, threat assessments, and interagency coordination as their primary, full-time responsibilities. While assigned to this function, investigators will not manage a separate criminal investigative caseload.
Incumbents are required to serve as armed peace officers, exercising full Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Category II law enforcement authority. The nature of the work includes conducting advance work and implementing threat mitigation strategies; drawing on investigative training, tactical judgment, and operational discretion, incumbents anticipate and respond to evolving risks in dynamic environments. They also coordinate closely with state, local, and federal partners to ensure seamless and effective protection operations.
In accordance with NAC 284.425, these positions are established as project-based and funded for a limited duration. Appointment to these positions does not confer layoff rights, as there is no guarantee of continued funding beyond the current funding period, which ends June 30, 2027. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, police science, or closely related field; current, at a minimum, Category II POST certification in Nevada; and one year of criminal investigation and law enforcement experience involving standard investigative and enforcement techniques utilized to enforce local, State and/or federal and agency laws, preparation of detailed investigative reports, and implementation of agency program goals and objectives; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education; current, at a minimum, Category II POST certification in Nevada; and three years of criminal investigative and law enforcement experience involving standard investigative and enforcement techniques utilized to enforce local, State and/or federal laws, statutes and regulations, preparation of investigative reports and implementation of agency program goals and objectives; OR one year of experience as an AG Criminal Investigator I or Criminal Investigator I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Notes
Applicants must meet the minimum standards for appointment as a peace officer as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) and Nevada Administrative Code (NAC).
AG Criminal Investigator II, AG Criminal Investigator Supervisor and AG Deputy Chief Investigator must maintain, at a minimum, Nevada POST Category II certification as a condition of continuing employment.
A bi-annual qualifying score of 80 or better with a firearm will be required.
Incumbents may be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret National Security Clearance issued by the FBI.
Special Requirements
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
Persons offered employment in this series must submit to a background, medical, and psychological evaluation.
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
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