Special Agent III

Job Posting Title

Special Agent III

Agency

450 BD. OF MED. LICENSURE & SUPV.

Supervisory Organization

State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

December 02, 2026

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Salary $80,000/year

Job Description

Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are responsible for performing, supervising and directing a broad range of highly technical, complex and professional level law enforcement and investigative activity. This includes investigating major crimes, documenting and collecting evidence, maintaining security of crime scenes, analyzing crime scenes, conducting background investigations, and other related duties.

Typical Functions Organizes and conducts investigations of alleged or suspected violations of medical and dental laws, rules and regulations, including allegations of malpractice, gross negligence, incompetence, abuse, misuse or diversion of prescription drugs, fraud, and other professional misconduct; may exercise the general powers of a peace officer and be required to carry a firearm and use deadly force as required. Obtains information and gathers facts by conducting interviews with principles, complainants, witnesses and other sources; obtains biological fluid samples and other evidence and maintains evidentiary chain of custody; evaluates findings of investigations; prepares reports and recommendations for consideration in administrative hearings or legal action; provides testimony in such actions as required. Assists physicians and other licensees placed on official probation; monitors activities of licensees on probation or in post-probation status or under voluntary supervision; submits probationary reports; assists dysfunctional professionals in locating, or entering into, appropriate rehabilitation programs; reviews existing programs for appropriateness. Develop evidence pertaining to the excessive, illegal or inappropriate prescription of controlled dangerous substances by licensees under investigation. Serves legal documents such as citations and subpoenas; retrieves revoked or suspended licenses; interviews applicants for licensure in furtherance of licensing requirements. Works with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, as needed, on investigations; represents the agency before meetings of professional organizations, seminars, and training programs. Level Descriptor

This is the career level of this job family where employees are assigned duties at the full performance level and perform a full range of duties in conducting investigations and ensuring compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations concerning the practice of medicine. Responsibilities may also be assigned for providing training and assistance to other investigators or for serving as investigator-in-charge- on complex cases.

Education and Experience Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree and 5 years or more of full-time paid employment conducting complex investigations as a commissioned peace officer at the level of a detective/investigator/inspector in a plain clothes capacity, or as a State or Federal Agent; Must have current CLEET certification or the ability to become certified in a short time via reinstatement of CLEET certification, retired within 5 years, federal law enforcement, or out of state law enforcement credentialing.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of modern criminal investigative techniques; of state and federal laws pertaining to narcotics and dangerous drugs; of laws and court decisions concerning invasion of privacy and search, seizure and arrest; of the scope, application and interpretation of laws and regulations relating to investigating records, reports and other documents; of laws and regulations relating to investigating, interviewing and interrogating witnesses, suspects and informants; of firearm safety practices; of the control distribution and appropriate usage of schedule drugs from manufacturers to consumers; of the theory and techniques of substance abuse and recovery; of public and private services available to persons placed on probation; of laws and rules governing probation; of interventions and confrontation techniques; and of public relations principles. Ability is required to conduct several investigations simultaneously; to present clear and accurate court testimony; to maintain a chain of custody over evidence collected; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to organize and present facts and opinions clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to obtain biological fluid samples; to conduct all types of investigations involving the profession for which responsibilities are assigned; to organize and present substance abuse training; and to work in avoidance of hostile actions; Ability to interact with the public, licensees as well as board members; Proficient use of Microsoft word and ability to use a computer efficiently; Operate computerized systems to locate information; Prepare complete and accurate reports; Testify as case Investigator when required.

Special Requirements At the time of appointment, applicants must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license; Possess the ability and willingness to carry a firearm and use deadly force as required; Possess a willingness to accept the physical discomforts and/or dangers inherent in the work

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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