Regional Director (Narcotics Agent IV)
An employee in this position serves as the Director of a regional office for the Bureau of Narcotics Investigation & Drug Control (BNI). Work entails directing all aspects of a comprehensive drug control program in a region. The Regional Director must ensure compliance with established policy and procedures as well as program effectiveness. This person must be familiar with current drug trends both illegal and legal, and must be current on all Pennsylvania laws and regulations for both the illegal and legal narcotics industries. Oversight of this position is received from the First Deputy Chief and Deputy Chief of BNI.
Examples of duties include :
- Assigns and directs all investigations within BNI Region II (Philadelphia Area including Chester, Delaware, and Philadelphia Counties)
- Maintains a confidential Advance Fund within the Region in accordance with Bureau regulations or monitors the disbursement and utilization of advance funds to ensure that budgetary restrictions are met
- Directs a Regional Firearms Qualification program
- Supervises the Region's evidence security and control systems
- Controls the assignment and utilization of state vehicles and supervises other supportive functions within the Region
- Prepares and signs employee Performance Evaluation Reports
- Assists in resolving and / or responding to employee grievances and complaints
- Recommends favorable or adverse personnel actions and appropriately documents any such actions
- Assists in the planning and development of on-the-job training programs and ensures implementation
- Reviews work of agents in progress and upon completion for effectiveness and adherence to Bureau standards
- Provides assistance to supervisors in all phases of special, statewide drug enforcement programs
- Assists with the coordination of specialized statewide enforcement or operational activities
- Develops, fosters, and maintains sustaining collaborative relationships with all local, state, and federal law enforcement agency partners within the regional area of responsibility
- Coordinates and leads inner / outer law enforcement agency meetings
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Experience and Training :
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.Two years of experience as a Narcotics Agent III ORGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Science, or a related major, and six years of criminal investigative work which affords the applicant the required knowledge, skills, and abilities ORNine years of criminal investigative work which affords the applicant the required knowledge, skills, and abilities