AGO Investigator/Analyst Supervisor, Criminal Justice Division, Seattle

 Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

Position and Salary
 
The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time AGO Investigator/Analyst Supervisor in the Criminal Justice Division. This position is located in Seattle, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

AGO Senior Investigator/Analyst Salary Range 69: $87,048 - $117,120 annually 

The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The following stipends may apply based on position requirements:

• Incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend.  
• Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend. 

The AGO provides a workplace that is understanding of work-life balance and promotes advancement by offering a wide variety of professional development and growth opportunities.

Excellent benefits:

Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance.  Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more. With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer:

• Flexible schedules and part-time/hybrid telework options;
• A Wellness Program, an Infants in the Workplace Program, and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides counseling, webinar, and other cost-free support resources;
• Numerous employee-driven affinity groups to foster community and connection, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, Veterans and more. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference!

About the Criminal Justice Division:

The mission of the Criminal Justice Division (CRJ) is to work with and support its partners in the criminal justice community to protect Washington citizens and state agencies from criminal activity and fraud. CRJ is comprised of five units: the Signature Projects Unit (SPU), the Major Economic Crimes Unit (MECU), the Criminal Litigation Unit (CLU), the Sexually Violent Predator Unit (SVP), the Signature Projects Unit (SPU) and the Washington State Patrol/Criminal Justice Training Commission Unit (WSP/CJTC). While tasked with distinct responsibilities, these units draw on each other’s expertise and collaborate to combat criminal activity, return stolen funds to state agencies, and create safe communities. 

The SP Unit has three subunits: HITS, SAIST, and the Missing & Murdered Indigenous People Cold Case Unit. The HITS Unit assists law enforcement by providing investigative expertise and maintaining a statewide database to analyze data regarding crimes and perpetrators and identify and apprehend serial offenders. The Sexual Assault Investigations Support Team (SAIST) implements measures to ensure that lawfully-owed DNA is collected and tested so that cold cases, including serial offenders, can be brought to justice. The Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Cold Case Unit assists federal, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies in investigating unsolved cases involving Indigenous people, who are disproportionately subjected to violent crime.

The MECU and CLU investigate and prosecute criminal cases when requested by the Governor or any of the 39 county prosecuting attorneys, including multi-jurisdictional crimes, violent crimes, financial crimes, and crimes involving specialized expertise such complex fraud, criminal conspiracies, corporate corruption, public corruption, organized retail crime and schemes that target state agencies.

The SVP Unit identifies Washington’s most prolific and dangerous sexually violent predators and works to civilly commit those who continue to pose a serious risk to re-offend.  

The WSP/CJTC Unit represents and advises the Washington State Patrol and the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.

Additionally, the CRJ participates in numerous working groups and task forces, including Organized Retail Theft Task Force, Missing & Murdered Indigenous Persons Task Force, Seattle University Criminal Justice Advisory Board, Commercial & Sexually Exploited Children Task Force, Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations (SAFE) Advisory Group, Organized Retail Theft Task Force, Hate Crimes Working Group, Identify Theft Task Force, and the Catalytic Converter Theft Task Force. 

For more information about CRJ and the cases we handle, please visit our website at https://www.atg.wa.gov/criminal-justice

Duties and Essential Functions of an AGO Investigator/Analyst Supervisor:

This position supervises all other Investigator/Analysts and a Victim/Witness Advocate and Coordinator in the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP) Cold Case Unit. The MMIWP Cold Case Unit was founded in July, 2023, the first of its kind in the nation. The purpose of the MMIWP Cold Case Unit is to assist federal, municipal, county, and tribal law enforcement agencies in solving missing person and cold homicide cases involving persons of Indigenous ancestry who go missing and are murdered at a higher rate than other demographics. Accordingly, we seek a candidate with the vision and passion to coordinate the solving of cold cases and to bring some answers to the families of missing and murdered indigenous women and people. 

The person in this position will also handle their own caseload; and direct, assign, and coordinate the casework of the rest of the unit. This position will coordinate training, provide guidance, and review the work of supervisees. This position is the first line supervisor for the MMIWP Cold Case Unit. In addition to directing, coordinating, assigning, and reviewing the work of the other members of the unit, this position accomplishes the overall work of the unit as follows:  This position will proactively assist law enforcement agencies with primary jurisdiction over cold cases, predominantly involving missing or murdered indigenous women or persons. This position is expected to independently and collaboratively review and contribute to comprehensive investigations and expand resources available to law enforcement and provide, locate, and coordinate specialized expertise. This position is also expected to use a culturally attuned, trauma-informed, and family- and victim-centered approach in assisting local law enforcement agencies.

This position will prioritize relationship building and opportunities for collaboration with all of the tribal governments and police agencies in Washington State who may benefit from a collaborative effort to investigate MMIWP Cold Cases. To that end, this position will organize, facilitate, and lead meetings of investigators from multiple agencies to discuss cold cases and related issues. On a recurring basis, this position will take a lead role in multi-jurisdictional task forces by organizing and facilitating meetings attended by detectives from agencies with cold cases that cross jurisdictional lines. This position reaches out to law enforcement agencies, medical examiners, forensic scientists, ballistics experts, weapons experts, blood spatter experts, forensic anthropologists, and others with pertinent expertise to create a network of professionals who can provide opinions in specific cold cases as well as contribute to discussions of general issues.

This recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification, in addition to the position(s) listed in this announcement.

Qualifications: 

Successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission's Basic Law Enforcement Academy, or an accepted equivalent. 

A Bachelor’s degree and ten years of experience as a commissioned law enforcement officer at the rank of detective or higher that includes conducting complex criminal investigations and the authority to independently plan and conduct criminal investigations. At least two of these years must include direct supervision of investigators. 

Direct experience as a law enforcement officer investigating homicides and sexual assaults will be substituted, year for year, for three years of the experience at the rank of detective or higher. 

Additional qualifying investigative experience may substitute year for year for education.

A strong preference for experience navigating intergovernmental relationships and a good understanding of Tribal sovereignty. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of: investigative techniques and practices; principles and methods of effective interviewing and interrogation; operation of the judicial system; elements of proof; rules of evidence; trial testimony; case analysis; report writing; ethical conduct; principles of supervision, lead and/or other designated specialty areas as appropriate.
 
Ability to: independently plan an investigative strategy and carry out complex investigations in accordance with the rules of evidence; analyze the relevance, reliability, credibility and admissibility of obtained evidence; interpret and apply state and federal laws and regulations and case precedents; establish rapport with, and gain confidence of, law enforcement, hostile and reluctant witnesses, business community and client agencies/entities; write and speak clearly, concisely and accurately; organize and submit timely and accurate investigative reports; apply the rules of evidence and/or rules of arrest, search and seizure; gather and analyze specific types of data; research and interpret technical, professional, business and financial records; use a computer to access, analyze and organize information; create and maintain an atmosphere of integrity, respect and objectivity throughout the legal process; work under pressure with continually shifting case priorities and deadlines; maintain strict and complete confidentiality.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

A background check consisting of employment history, professional references and educational verification (e.g., degree, license, or official transcript) may be conducted. Prior to any offer, the applicant selected will be required to submit to and pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check conducted by the Washington State Patrol, Criminal Records Division. The incumbent will submit to additional background checks as a condition of employment every five (5) years thereafter.

This position is located in a high-rise office building in downtown Seattle. Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a one hour unpaid meal period, or another approved flexible schedule. This position requires travel both day and night, with frequent trips throughout the state of Washington. Work is performed in a legal office environment.   Work may also be performed in field operations.  Exposure and interaction with law enforcement entities, and suspects, witnesses, and victims believed to be involved or associated with alleged criminal activity. 

Applicants may be required to have a valid driver’s license.

About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General
 
 The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) touches the lives of every resident in this state.  We serve more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor.  The Office is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff, all working together to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to Washington state officials, agencies, and entities.  This includes:
 

• Economic justice and consumer protections (safeguarding consumers, protecting youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations)
• Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination, environmental protection, and veteran and military resources)
• Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support, financial crimes)
• And much more!

Our agency also has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and trial courts in all cases that involve the state’s interest.  If you want to make a difference, we may be the perfect fit for you!   Learn more about the AGO here.  
 
Commitment to Diversity
Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. This means recognizing, respecting, and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds-- and fostering the inclusion of differences between people. Appreciating, valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive, respectful environment.
 
One recent measure of the AGO's commitment to diversity can be found in its nomination for Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network's "Outstanding Agency Award" in 2019.  Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2024 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:

• A letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for the position;
• A current resume detailing experience and education.

READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY:

• Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling and grammar before submitting.
• You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days.
• The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the “work experience” and “education” sections of your application in www.careers.wa.gov, completeness of the application material submitted, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
• A resume will not substitute for completing the “work experience” section of the application.

• All information may be verified and documentation may be required.
• The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations Requests

Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.

The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov.

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