State of Oklahoma

Fugitive Apprehension Agent

State of Oklahoma
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeOklahoma • United StatesJunior💰 $50,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in criminal investigation principles and techniques, including the ability to conduct interviews, gather intelligence, and prepare detailed reports. Possesses strong physical and mental stamina to perform investigations and maintain safety in high-pressure environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Criminal Investigation ExperienceKnowledge of Search-and-Seizure LawsInterviewing MethodsAbility to Conduct Multiple InvestigationsValid Oklahoma Driver's License

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Plan, conduct and coordinate specialized investigations to locate, apprehend and return escaped offenders
  • Gather and analyze information through interviews with associates, relatives, visitors, employees and other witnesses
  • Arrest and return escapees to DOC custody; testify in court regarding investigations and apprehensions
  • Coordinate and participate in undercover investigations, raids and surveillance; obtain and execute warrants and court orders
  • Prepare affidavits, investigative reports and evidence documentation; present cases to District Attorneys and testify on felony charges
  • Assist federal, state, county and city law-enforcement agencies with criminal investigations involving DOC property, employees, inmates and supervised offenders
  • Plan and implement executive-protection assignments, including intelligence gathering, surveillance and bodyguard details
  • Assist the agency Legal Division with surveillance, records inquiries and subpoena service
  • Maintain records of escapees, notify law-enforcement agencies of escapes, and keep equipment ready
  • Investigate crimes and serious incidents in correctional facilities; secure crime scenes, preserve evidence, interview involved parties and maintain chain of custody
  • Conduct quarterly facility security inspections and investigate policy violations
  • Research death-row inmate information and prepare reports for gubernatorial review
  • Monitor inmate mail and telephone calls; maintain contraband custody and urinalysis-testing equipment
  • Assess and enter threat information into DOC data systems; investigate threat groups including gangs, drug cartels and terror groups
  • Conduct preliminary threat investigations, respond to outside-agency information requests, develop training seminars and assist with written intelligence products

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree including at least 24 hours in penology, psychology, sociology, social work, criminology, education, police science or criminal justice administration, plus qualifying experience; OR qualifying correctional officer experience; equivalent combinations may substitute additional experience for education
  • Level I: 1 year of professional criminal-investigation experience or 5 years as a correctional officer
  • Level II: 3 years of professional criminal-investigation experience or 10 years as a correctional officer
  • Level III: 5 years of professional criminal-investigation experience or 15 years as a correctional officer
  • Knowledge of investigation principles and techniques, applicable federal and state search-and-seizure laws, correctional laws and regulations, interviewing methods, firearms, deadly force and firearms safety
  • Ability to present facts orally and in writing, evaluate situations, respond quickly in emergencies, complete required training, and maintain physical fitness
  • Level II/III: Ability to perform highly independent work and conduct multiple investigations simultaneously
  • Level III: Expertise in a specific investigation area; ability to provide consultation, training, mentoring and oversight
  • Valid Oklahoma driver’s license at time of appointment
  • Physical and mental stamina adequate to perform the work
  • Willingness to be on call 24/7, travel frequently, be away from home for extended periods, transfer where needed, and accept assignment anywhere in Oklahoma
  • Must pass a rigid character and background investigation and drug testing
  • Must accept physical discomforts and/or dangers inherent in the work
  • Must meet Department training and screening requirements certified by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training within 12 months of employment
  • Must satisfy statutory restrictions concerning felony, sex-offender-registration, domestic-violence and dishonorable-discharge convictions

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Hard Skills
Investigation PrinciplesEvidence DocumentationSurveillance TechniquesEmergency ResponseThreat AssessmentCrime Scene ManagementAffidavit PreparationUndercover OperationsIntelligence GatheringPolicy Violation Investigation
Soft Skills
Oral and Written CommunicationSituational EvaluationPhysical FitnessMentoring and Training
Certifications & Qualifications
Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training Certification
Industry Keywords
PenologyCriminologyCorrectional LawsLaw EnforcementCriminal Justice AdministrationEmergency ManagementContraband CustodySurveillance EquipmentThreat GroupsGangs