Field Investigator Jobs in Montana

Job Title: Criminal Investigator Company: Location: Missoula, MT Description: Some but not all major duties of the position include:  Planning, directing and independently conducting complex and highly sensitive investigations regarding laws, rules, regulations, and treaties administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.  Leading and coordinating investigations; initiating evidence searches involving numerous databases, record searches, interviews, and physical and electronic surveillance.  Devising methods, techniques, and approaches that may be used in similar investigations.  Assignments focus on law enforcement activities such as organizing and leading teams comprised of a variety of experts, multi-agency and multi-function teams to accomplish high-risk, high-impact investigations.  Planning and executing search, seizure and arrest warrants, performing intelligence and risk analysis, creating detailed warrant and raid plans, and multi-agency coordination with State, Federal, and international law enforcement officers.  In addition to investigative assignments, the position is responsible for identifying specialized training needs and recommending training activities for other investigators; serving as an instructor for specific areas of law enforcement; preparing guidance and materials to address specific law enforcement activities; and serving as an interpreter for explaining new laws and regulations or changes in laws and regulations.  The position also serves as outreach and compliance education coordinator; meeting with executive and other individuals to prevent problems and jointly identifying solutions; educating and building compliance awareness; cooperating with Tribes and other agencies to safeguard archaeological resources; and forging relationships to increase cooperation and coordination with governmental and non-govenmental partners.  The individual is expected to exercise judgment and discretion in making recommendations or decisions; conduct specialized studies and analysis; and maintaining strong work relationships with his/her high level enforcement counterparts. Physical Demands and Work Environment:The work involves frequent and recurring surveillance in which there is a considerable amount of walking, bending, stooping, and climbing.  The work also requires frequent lifting of moderately heavy objects.  Work is accomplished in both office and outdoor settings.  There is regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks and discomfort such as adverse weather conditions and dusty or noisy environments.  Surveillance work may include use of aircraft, boats, and motorized vehicles.