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$45.48 - $50.53 Hourly
Location
Riverton, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-02693
Department
Attorney General
Division
DCI OPS
Opening Date
11/06/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Classification
PSSA10
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Division of Criminal Investigation, under the Attorney General's Office, is seeking qualified applicants for the Special Agent I position. These Special Agents are sworn peace officers responsible for monitoring, collecting, investigating, and analyzing a wide range of criminal activities. This includes, but is not limited to, drug trafficking organizations, homicides, sexual assaults, internet crimes against children, bribery, official misconduct, federal firearms violations, kidnapping, embezzlement, and interdictions, as well as politically sensitive and other high-level crimes. Furthermore, Special Agents are involved in investigating computer and related high-tech crimes utilizing highly technical computer equipment and applications for the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). Working collaboratively with local, state, and federal agencies, agents are dedicated to protecting Wyoming citizens, their property, and all levels of government.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
- Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
- Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
- Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
- Conducts complex, high-level investigations pertaining to varying criminal violations.
- Routinely gather and disseminate criminal intelligence and other information both in Wyoming and other states and at the local, state, and federal levels.
- Coordinate and communicate with local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, and state and federal prosecutors.
- Prosecute investigations in both state and federal courts.
- Locate and interview suspects, victims, and other witnesses in the gathering and development of intelligence.
- Perform undercover purchases that require the use of state buy funds.
- Knowledge of processes of state government, including legislative and administrative processes and the guiding principles underlying these processes.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to criminal history information.
- Skill in the use of firearms.
- Skill in the use of law enforcement and surveillance equipment is necessary to perform the functions of the position.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to handle stressful situations.
- Ability to speak to large groups of people, the press, law enforcement administrators, local, state, and federal officials, elected and other government officials, and the legislature.
- Ability to promote and enhance coordination, cooperation, and communication among law enforcement agencies.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work.
PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants must be P.O.S.T. certified or become P.O.S.T. certified in the State of Wyoming within one year of employment.
- Applicants must have the ability to be Clandestine Laboratory Certified by O.S.H.A.
- Applicants must have a valid Class C Driver's License
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of criminal code and other state/federal statutes applicable to law enforcement.
- Knowledge of federal and state automated criminal history systems, including NCIC, NLETS, W.C.J.I.N., and federal and state laws pertaining to criminal history.
- Knowledge of principles, concepts, and prevalent practices of criminal justice systems at the local, state, and federal levels, especially concerning high-tech issues.
- Knowledge of privacy, security, and other related regulations.
- Knowledge of methods, techniques, and practices of law enforcement pertaining to high-tech investigations.
- Knowledge of advanced law enforcement investigation techniques.
- Make entries and collect evidence of explosive, gaseous, flammable, and confined space areas.
- Must successfully pass annual competency tests with firearms.
- Required to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Ability to travel statewide and nationwide.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- May be required to perform in hazardous, explosive environments while utilizing protective equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
- Executes High-Risk Search Warrants; performs duties involving armed suspects threatening an office and public safety.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Criminal Justice)
Experience:
1-2 years of progressive work experience in Criminal Investigation
NOTE: The Attorney General's Office mandatorily requires that applicants shall have at least five (5) years of experience in the detection and investigation of criminal activities.
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-6 years of progressive work experience in Criminal Investigation
NOTE: The Attorney General's Office mandatorily requires that applicants shall have at least five (5) years of experience in the detection and investigation of criminal activities.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Execute High-Risk Search Warrants; perform duties involving armed subjects threatening an officer and public safety.
- Work with confidential informants to obtain criminal evidence.
- Collect evidence and make entry into explosive, gaseous, flammable, and confined space areas.
- Review reports and evaluate evidence and crime scenes.
- Perform wiretaps to collect information on criminal activity and identify conspirators.
- Perform seizures of firearms, currency, vehicles, and other valuables that are procured or utilized during drug transactions.
- Process and collect evidence from crime scenes and/or field investigations.
- Conduct surveillance of persons, business places, agencies, or groups as part of a criminal investigation.
- Provide verbal and written investigative reports; maintain accurate and complete case files.
- Investigate incidents or violations by obtaining information and interviewing witnesses, informants, victims, and suspects.
- Detain and arrest subjects on felony charges or warrants and transport or hold for transport to a secure place.
- Prepare and execute state and federal high-risk search warrants, make arrests, testify in state and federal court, and the federal grand jury.
- May prepare court and grand jury exhibits for use by prosecutors.
- Confer with law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and court officials regarding court cases, trials, evidence, or dispositions.
- Testify in state and federal court and the federal grand jury or formal hearings as an expert witness in areas of expertise and/or to the results of the investigation.
- Confer with, advise, and train division personnel, task force officers, and local, state, and federal law enforcement officers in various aspects of a criminal investigation, evidence collection and preservation, care preparation, criminal justice information systems, and problem resolution.
- Explain agency policies, procedures, and practices to representatives of other law enforcement agencies and outside individuals.
- Use, maintain, and assist in the repair or maintenance of specialized law enforcement equipment.
- Attend training courses, seminars, and meetings for continuing education, including training in clandestine laboratories and weapons of mass destruction situations.
- May act as Team Leader in the absence of a supervisor, other duties as assigned.
NOTES:
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- Successful applicants must pass a background investigation
Supplemental Information
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Human Resources Contact: Jennifer Erickson / jennifer.erickson1@wyo.gov / 307-275-1460
Salary
$45.48 - $50.53 Hourly
Location
Riverton, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-02693
Department
Attorney General
Division
DCI OPS
Opening Date
11/06/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Classification
PSSA10
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Division of Criminal Investigation, under the Attorney General's Office, is seeking qualified applicants for the Special Agent I position. These Special Agents are sworn peace officers responsible for monitoring, collecting, investigating, and analyzing a wide range of criminal activities. This includes, but is not limited to, drug trafficking organizations, homicides, sexual assaults, internet crimes against children, bribery, official misconduct, federal firearms violations, kidnapping, embezzlement, and interdictions, as well as politically sensitive and other high-level crimes. Furthermore, Special Agents are involved in investigating computer and related high-tech crimes utilizing highly technical computer equipment and applications for the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). Working collaboratively with local, state, and federal agencies, agents are dedicated to protecting Wyoming citizens, their property, and all levels of government.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
- Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
- Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
- Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
- Conducts complex, high-level investigations pertaining to varying criminal violations.
- Routinely gather and disseminate criminal intelligence and other information both in Wyoming and other states and at the local, state, and federal levels.
- Coordinate and communicate with local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, and state and federal prosecutors.
- Prosecute investigations in both state and federal courts.
- Locate and interview suspects, victims, and other witnesses in the gathering and development of intelligence.
- Perform undercover purchases that require the use of state buy funds.
- Knowledge of processes of state government, including legislative and administrative processes and the guiding principles underlying these processes.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to criminal history information.
- Skill in the use of firearms.
- Skill in the use of law enforcement and surveillance equipment is necessary to perform the functions of the position.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to handle stressful situations.
- Ability to speak to large groups of people, the press, law enforcement administrators, local, state, and federal officials, elected and other government officials, and the legislature.
- Ability to promote and enhance coordination, cooperation, and communication among law enforcement agencies.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work.
PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants must be P.O.S.T. certified or become P.O.S.T. certified in the State of Wyoming within one year of employment.
- Applicants must have the ability to be Clandestine Laboratory Certified by O.S.H.A.
- Applicants must have a valid Class C Driver's License
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of criminal code and other state/federal statutes applicable to law enforcement.
- Knowledge of federal and state automated criminal history systems, including NCIC, NLETS, W.C.J.I.N., and federal and state laws pertaining to criminal history.
- Knowledge of principles, concepts, and prevalent practices of criminal justice systems at the local, state, and federal levels, especially concerning high-tech issues.
- Knowledge of privacy, security, and other related regulations.
- Knowledge of methods, techniques, and practices of law enforcement pertaining to high-tech investigations.
- Knowledge of advanced law enforcement investigation techniques.
- Make entries and collect evidence of explosive, gaseous, flammable, and confined space areas.
- Must successfully pass annual competency tests with firearms.
- Required to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Ability to travel statewide and nationwide.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- May be required to perform in hazardous, explosive environments while utilizing protective equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
- Executes High-Risk Search Warrants; performs duties involving armed suspects threatening an office and public safety.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Criminal Justice)
Experience:
1-2 years of progressive work experience in Criminal Investigation
NOTE: The Attorney General's Office mandatorily requires that applicants shall have at least five (5) years of experience in the detection and investigation of criminal activities.
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-6 years of progressive work experience in Criminal Investigation
NOTE: The Attorney General's Office mandatorily requires that applicants shall have at least five (5) years of experience in the detection and investigation of criminal activities.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Execute High-Risk Search Warrants; perform duties involving armed subjects threatening an officer and public safety.
- Work with confidential informants to obtain criminal evidence.
- Collect evidence and make entry into explosive, gaseous, flammable, and confined space areas.
- Review reports and evaluate evidence and crime scenes.
- Perform wiretaps to collect information on criminal activity and identify conspirators.
- Perform seizures of firearms, currency, vehicles, and other valuables that are procured or utilized during drug transactions.
- Process and collect evidence from crime scenes and/or field investigations.
- Conduct surveillance of persons, business places, agencies, or groups as part of a criminal investigation.
- Provide verbal and written investigative reports; maintain accurate and complete case files.
- Investigate incidents or violations by obtaining information and interviewing witnesses, informants, victims, and suspects.
- Detain and arrest subjects on felony charges or warrants and transport or hold for transport to a secure place.
- Prepare and execute state and federal high-risk search warrants, make arrests, testify in state and federal court, and the federal grand jury.
- May prepare court and grand jury exhibits for use by prosecutors.
- Confer with law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and court officials regarding court cases, trials, evidence, or dispositions.
- Testify in state and federal court and the federal grand jury or formal hearings as an expert witness in areas of expertise and/or to the results of the investigation.
- Confer with, advise, and train division personnel, task force officers, and local, state, and federal law enforcement officers in various aspects of a criminal investigation, evidence collection and preservation, care preparation, criminal justice information systems, and problem resolution.
- Explain agency policies, procedures, and practices to representatives of other law enforcement agencies and outside individuals.
- Use, maintain, and assist in the repair or maintenance of specialized law enforcement equipment.
- Attend training courses, seminars, and meetings for continuing education, including training in clandestine laboratories and weapons of mass destruction situations.
- May act as Team Leader in the absence of a supervisor, other duties as assigned.
NOTES:
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- Successful applicants must pass a background investigation
Supplemental Information
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Human Resources Contact: Jennifer Erickson / jennifer.erickson1@wyo.gov / 307-275-1460
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Special Agent
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Special Agent roles only qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the employer ties the position to a specific bachelor's degree field, such as criminal justice, law, or forensic accounting. Review O*NET's profile for your target SOC code before applying.
Verify worksite coverage before accepting
Each field office or operational site where you work needs its own certified LCA. If your role involves rotating assignments across locations, confirm with the employer that separate LCAs will be filed for each worksite before you sign an offer.
Search employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify federal contractors, security firms, and financial institutions that have certified LCAs for investigative or Special Agent roles, so you're targeting employers with documented sponsorship experience rather than guessing.
Account for security clearance timing
Many Special Agent positions require a security clearance, and adjudication can extend well beyond your initial H-1B status period. Confirm with your employer whether they'll file an extension petition if clearance processing overlaps your three-year grant.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor salary conversations
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Pull the current wage level from the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations so you can confirm the offered salary meets DOL requirements and won't trigger an LCA deficiency.
Prepare credentials before USCIS filing begins
Gather official transcripts, degree equivalency evaluations if your credential is foreign, and any professional certifications relevant to the investigative field. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence if the degree-to-role connection isn't immediately clear from your documents.
H-1B Visa Special Agent: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Special Agent jobs qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
They can, but it depends on how the employer defines the role. When a Special Agent position requires a specific bachelor's degree, such as criminal justice, accounting, law, or cybersecurity, and the daily duties reflect that degree-level knowledge, USCIS will generally recognize it as a specialty occupation. Roles structured around general investigative or enforcement duties without a degree requirement tied to a specific field do not qualify automatically.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Special Agent roles?
Federal contractors, financial crimes units at banks, insurance fraud investigation firms, and corporate security departments at large multinational companies are the most active sponsors. Government agencies like the FBI and DHS are federal entities and do not file H-1B petitions. Use Migrate Mate to browse employers that have certified LCAs for investigative and security positions.
How does holding a security clearance affect H-1B status for Special Agents?
A security clearance doesn't change H-1B eligibility, but the adjudication timeline can. Clearance processing for Special Agent roles often takes six to eighteen months, and your H-1B status is initially granted for only three years. If adjudication runs long, your employer will need to file a timely extension petition to maintain your work authorization throughout the investigation period.
Can a Special Agent work across multiple field offices on a single H-1B?
No. Each worksite requires its own certified LCA, which must be filed with DOL before work begins at that location. If your role involves field assignments at multiple offices, your employer needs to certify a separate LCA for each one. A single LCA tied to one headquarters address doesn't cover temporary or rotating assignments at unlisted sites.
What documents should I prepare to support an H-1B petition for a Special Agent role?
You'll need official transcripts showing a degree in a field directly related to investigative or analytical work, a foreign credential evaluation if your degree was earned outside the U.S., any professional certifications relevant to your specialization such as CFE or digital forensics credentials, and a detailed offer letter that clearly ties the position's duties to your specific degree field. USCIS scrutinizes the degree-to-job connection closely for investigative roles.