Top 80 Criminal justice Jobs in Berks County Pa

Narcotics Agent Trainee/I/II
Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General —Allentown, PA
- $60,506 - $77,447 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Military
- Master's degree
- Associate's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
9d
Probation Officer I (Juvenile Probation Department)
Berks County PA —Reading, PA
- $29.65 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
- Public speaking
County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) (PartTime) Lehigh County MH/ID (Multiple Vacancies)
Commonwealth of PA —Allentown, PA
- $27.67 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Psychology
- Fingerprint clearance
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Deputy Investigator (Coroner's Department)
Berks County PA —Leesport, PA
- $24.16 an hour
- Overtime
- Nursing
- Anatomy knowledge
- Computer literacy
8d
Probation Officer (Adult Probation Department)
Berks County PA —Reading, PA
- $29.65 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
- Public speaking
County Detective - Drug Task Force
COUNTY OF LEHIGH PENNSYLVANIA —Allentown, PA
- $32.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
County Detective - Elder Abuse Task Force
COUNTY OF LEHIGH PENNSYLVANIA —Allentown, PA
- $32.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
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County Detective - Auto Theft Task Force
COUNTY OF LEHIGH PENNSYLVANIA —Allentown, PA
- $32.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
Adjunct Instructor – Criminal Justice
Lehigh Carbon Community College —Schnecksville, PA
- Classroom
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
County Caseworker I (Children & Youth Services)
Berks County PA —Reading, PA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
PT Security Officer
Allentown School District —Allentown, PA
- $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Correctional Officer - Jail System
Berks County PA —Leesport, PA
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
Behavioral Health Tech, In-Patient Behavioral Health and Recovery Center, Opportunities at Multiple Campuses (Full Time, Part Time)
St. Luke's University Health Network —Allentown, PA
- Weekends as needed
- Acute care
- Clean driving record
- Vital signs
- Travel reimbursement
Corrections Officer Trainee SCI Frackville and SCI Mahanoy
Commonwealth of PA —Frackville, PA
- $23.49 an hour
- Overtime
- Entry level
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Surveillance Investigator
VRC Investigations —Allentown, PA
- Clean driving record
- Military
- Computer literacy
- Profit sharing
- Paid training
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Blended Case Manager
Nulton Diagnostic & Treatment Center —Slatington, PA
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Adjunct - Criminal Justice (Juvenile Delinquency)
Lackawanna College —Hazleton, PA
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
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Judicial Law Clerk I to Judge James Gavin (Court Admin. Dept.)
Berks County PA —Reading, PA
- Full-time
- Office
- 1 year
- Editing
Crime Reporter
MediaNews Group —Pottsville, PA
- Online Application
- Remote
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
Quick Apply
2d
School Police Officer
Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit —Lehigh County, PA
- Classroom
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods

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Narcotics Agent Trainee/I/II

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General -
Allentown, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,506 - $77,447 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
On-the-job training
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Criminal procedure
Criminology
Transaction monitoring
Warrant procedure
Legal presentation of evidence
Search and seizure law
Investigative interviewing techniques
Drug-related case investigation
Arrest procedures
Military
Court testimony
Investigative financial records analysis
Controlled substance management
Master's degree
Criminal Justice
Master's degree in criminal justice
Physical surveillance
Act 120
Bachelor's degree in criminology
Associate's degree in criminal justice
Search and seizure law enforcement
Financial records review
Undercover investigation techniques
Financial investigation techniques
Legal evidence
Basic firearms training
Investigative reports
Investigating compliance violations
Master of Criminal Justice
Associate's degree

Full Job Description

Position Information

Section: Bureau of Narcotics Investigation & Drug Control/Criminal Law Division

Class: Narcotics Agent Trainee/I/II

Location: Allentown

Telework: Limited ad-hoc telework opportunities available with supervisor approval and based on business need.

Position Type: Full-time, Non-civil service, Union

Work Hours: 8:30 – 5:00

Salary Range: Narcotics Agent Trainee: Starting salary of $60,506

Narcotics Agent I: Starting salary of $68,455

Narcotics Agent II: Starting salary of $77,447

Basic Function

This is criminal investigative work of a highly confidential nature involving the detection and investigation of violations of the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act; and other applicable Commonwealth laws and statutes.

An employee in this position conducts or provides assistance with the conduct of criminal investigations which vary in the degree of difficulty and significance by employing all aspects of investigative processes and procedures. A Narcotics Agent I conducts investigations of cases of limited scope and complexity under the direction and guidance of an experienced agent and/or supervisor. A Narcotics Agent II may conduct an investigation independently or as a case agent coordinating the efforts of a team or as a team member and may provide direction and guidance to a less experienced agent. Assignments increase in the degree of difficulty as the employee gains greater knowledge and skill through training and exposure to the entire spectrum of the investigative processes and procedures. Work is reviewed in progress and upon completion for technical accuracy, thoroughness, and the application of sound judgment.

Narcotics Agents work in an undercover capacity in various situations and in high crime areas throughout the Commonwealth. Assignments may require that the employee work irregular hours and/or an irregular work week, and may include extended stays away from the headquartered location.

Examples Of Duties

A Narcotics Agent Trainee/I could perform the below duties under the direction and guidance of an experienced agent and/or supervisor. A Narcotics Agent II could perform the below duties independently.

Participates in formal classroom and on-the-job training to acquire the necessary knowledge and skill for the competent conduct of criminal investigations
Conducts criminal investigations pursuant to the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act (an Act of April 16, 1972, P.L. 233, No. 64)
Collects, evaluates, develops, and prepares evidence for presentation for prosecution or provides assistance with this task
Conducts surveillance of individuals or locations
Seeks out, contacts, and develops informants to procure information or receives training and instruction in the principles of seeking out, contacting, and developing informants to procure information relating to violations of the Controlled Substance Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act and other applicable Commonwealth laws and statutes
Conducts interviews of witnesses and interrogation of subjects to ascertain information, evidence, and confessions
Prepares criminal complaints and search warrants
Makes arrests and executes searches pursuant to court-authorized warrants
Upon the receipt of Class A certification, conducts both consensual electronic and court-authorized surveillance
Examines financial records and legal documents to detect and/or confirm illegal activity
Inspects licensed individuals and establishments involved in legitimate drug distribution
Prepares and executes administrative warrants and assists in the conduct of audits on licensed practitioners
Participates in raids and undercover assignments
Prepares written summary reports of investigative activities and detailed reports of investigations setting forth allegations and evidence
Conducts seizures of vehicles and other conveyances and prepares all documents necessary for forfeiture proceedings
Collects, prepares, and submits evidence for laboratory analysis
Appears in court, before a district justice, a statewide investigating grand jury, and all levels of the judicial process to present testimony and evidence as a prosecution witness
Is required to qualify with a Bureau approved firearm at predetermined intervals
Maybe required to use a firearm in self-defense, the defense of fellow agents, the public, or to prevent the commission of felonious crimes
Other duties as required

Minimum Experience and Training

Qualification for Narcotics Agent Trainee:

Applicants that do not have Act 120 certification, or a certification from an equivalent training program as determined by the Office of Attorney General, but that meet the minimum experience and training for a Narcotics Agent I or Narcotics Agent II as outlined below, will be hired as Narcotics Agent Trainees.

Agent Trainees must participate in and successfully complete the Commonwealth Investigators Training Program (CITP) and must participate in the Office of Attorney General Agent Field Training Program.

Upon successful completion of the CITP, Narcotics Agent Trainees will be reclassified to Narcotics Agent I or Narcotics Agent II based on their education and investigative experience.

Qualifications for Narcotics Agent I and Narcotics Agent II:

In addition to the below qualifications, applicants must have Act 120 certification, certification from an Act 120 equivalent training program as determined by the Office of Attorney General, or have successfully completed the Commonwealth Investigators Training Program.

Narcotics Agent I:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Science, Police Administration, or a related major specific to the criminal investigative field, or a technical or specialized major related to a specific position, and two years of relevant law enforcement or investigative experience, or experience in a technical or specialized field related to a specific position OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Science, Police Administration, or a related major specific to the criminal investigative field, or a technical or specialized major related to a specific position OR
Four years of relevant law enforcement or investigative experience, or experience in a technical or specialized field related to a specific position OR
Four years of active duty military experience with honorable discharge OR
Any equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training

Narcotics Agent II:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Science, Police Administration, or a related major specific to the criminal investigative field, or a technical or specialized major related to a specific position, and four years of relevant law enforcement or investigative experience, or experience in a technical or specialized field related to a specific position OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Science, Police Administration, or a related major specific to the criminal investigative field, or a technical or specialized major related to a specific position, and two years of relevant law enforcement or investigative experience, or experience in a technical or specialized field related to a specific position OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Science, Police Administration, or a related major specific to the criminal investigative field, or a technical or specialized major related to a specific position, and one year of relevant law enforcement or investigative experience, or experience in a technical or specialized field related to a specific position OR
Six years of relevant law enforcement or investigative experience, or experience in a technical or specialized field related to a specific position OR
Four years of active duty military experience with honorable discharge, and two years of relevant law enforcement or investigative experience, or experience in a technical or specialized field related to a specific position OR
Six years of active duty military experience with honorable discharge including two years as a Military Police Officer with the Criminal Investigations Division or a relevant Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) OR
Any equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training

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