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Lehigh County

County Detective – Drug Task Force

Lehigh County

Recruitment began on

Expires on

July 30, 2026

Summary:

  • This is investigations work at the full performance level for the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force. A position in this class conducts investigations for use in prosecuting criminal cases related primarily to controlled substances, money laundering, and related criminal conduct. Work includes initiating and conducting investigations of drug organizations. A position in this class is differentiated from those in closely related ones by the nature of the cases assigned and the fact that this position works closely with other law enforcement agencies.

Position Duties:

  • Conduct investigations of drug dealers and drug organizations
  • Mange Informants
  • Seize assets
  • Conduct drug related search warrants
  • Collect and analyze evidence
  • Conduct electronic surveillance intercepts
  • Conduct surveillance of known drug dealers and/or known drug locations
  • Interview and gather intelligence from drug users and/or dealers

Requirements:

  • Current certification (ACT 120) under the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) required.
  • A position in this class reports directly to the Chief County Detective.

Meet the Team

Beth Ricca

Beth Ricca, ’94M

Executive Director for Career Development

Jeffrey Mass, ’04, ’17M

Director for Employer Engagement

Harry Termyna, ’19, ’21M

Assistant Director of Career Development;
Adjunct

Rosie Chisolm

Coordinator for Career Engagement

Elizabeth Cotta

Office Coordinator

Contact

Phone (732) 571-3471

Email: careerdevelopment@monmouth.edu

Rebecca Stafford Student Center, First Floor.
400 Cedar Avenue
West Long Branch, NJ 07726-1898

Hours

  • Monday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Thursday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Friday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.