State of South Dakota hiring DCI Special Agent I or II in %PDF-1.5 <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Purpose: Conducts investigations To all the men out there that need advice on how to treat women in the workplace, Ill give you a clue. They greeted each other with an extended ritual of feigned nut-grabbing and knee-lifts-to-groins that would have appeared immature among 10-year-olds, and was performed in front of the county treasurer and auditor windows. The next day is when things began to go awry. Thats hard to find in SD. Then comes Brown County Deputy Ross Erickson: In or about August 2011, Brown County Deputy Ross Erickson was assigned to the Drug Task Force. You cite a few anecdotes, and Im sure instances happen. I have not only watched and observed her efforts these past 3 years but supported her every step of the way as well. endobj It looks like an impossible trial to get a verdict. Recently, Special Agent Krierwho is assigned to the DCIs Electronic Crimes Unit and Internet Crimes South Dakota Attorney General What a filthy, nasty man! It is easy to figure out, the men all have the same story so they must be right and the lady a lunatic out to ruin their careers. LOCATION. [/PDF /ImageC] . The deck is so stacked against the accuser. Purpose: Supervises Division of I just do not understand why everyone must make this about politics because it is not. DCI said they didn't have it. It will be difficult to defend Black and anyone who tries to use his words and actions as credible evidence. % South Dakota has a criminal for a governor just like voters wanted. The only way this will ever before a jury is if Ms. Zylstra Kaiser asks for more than Marty is willing to pay: its just that simple. I hope my experience can give strength to other victims of sexual harassment. Following a five-day trial in Aberdeen, South Dakota, a six-person jury returned a $1.2 million dollar verdict in favor of former South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation agent, Laura Zylstra-Kaiser. Clark bemoans an America moving forward under a black Democratic president but supports the criminal actions of Denny Daugaard in a crime-ridden, disease-prone chemical toilet like South Dakota: how bipartisan. 0 replies 1 5 0 obj The court of public opinion is different than court of law. DCI Special Agent My country ranch church in northwest SD was like that. Kaiser was hired by DCI in 2003, and worked for eight years as a special agent on the Drug Task Force, a collaborative team consisting of officers from DCI, the Brown County Sherriffs Office and the Aberdeen Police Department. This law suit may lead the way. 3 0 obj I have personally met with supervisor Jason Even who demonstrated that he was a complete idiot who didnt know the first thing about law enforcement or criminal investigations. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> :"x?W YfP(iv7xE' w2^Pt6kJIy\jhQ"1Bjx WebThe South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is accepting applications for DCI Special Agent I or II at this time. 7 0 obj << /PAGE0001 7 0 R >> "It was communicated to my attorneys that there had been a storm and part of a roof came off a building so Bryan Gortmaker is not available," Kaiser said. Thats a wonderful policy. She was living away from her husband and baby. Kaiser then confronted Erickson one-on-one and asked him to stop the harassment. WebDCI Special Agent I or II State of South Dakota South Dakota, United States 3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants See who State of South Dakota has hired for this role Our attorneys are zealous advocates committed to fighting for the justice our clients deserve. /Parent 3 0 R Plaintiff thanked Black for his support and asked him not to tell anyone about her difficulties with Erickson. <>>> South Dakota DCI (@SouthDakotaDCI) | Twitter This is so wrong and. Plaintiff approached Erickson on or about October 18, 2011 and explained that she was not comfortable with his sexually-oriented comments. South Dakota Attorney General Women were simply good, important, worthwhile people who were smart and valuable. For In August 2011, Kaiser was ranked as meets or exceeds in every job category. Its likely that Mike Clark isnt crazy enough for Daugaard by somebody like Roger Hunt or Allen Unrubb might just be insane enough for Denny. Think about it: NorthWestern Energy is reaching an agreement with PUC commissioners whose campaign coffers they fill while Mike Rounds pushes for legislation that pads utilities like NorthWestern Energy and Xcel who are paying off his campaign debt after he promised to be the 9 million dollar man. 2007 SD 99 - South Dakota Skill and professionalism are just as important as the ability to connect on a personal level. WebSOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY prevention protection enforcement March 9, 2022 The Honorable Spencer Gosch Speaker of the House 500 E. Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501 RE: HR 7001 Speaker Gosch: I understand that the House Select Committee on Investigation is close to concluding its work in examining the I know thats not the law, but frankly, these kinds of situations make me so angry . She appliedfor jobs with the Department of Social Services, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Labor Relations, and private employers but received no offers, because, she alleges, of DCIs negative references and misrepresentations about [her]employment, demotion, discharge, and performance. She filed charges of discrimination in 2014 against those three state agencies who didnt hire her. At the conclusion of trial, the jury found in favor of Kaiser on both her retaliation and gender discrimination claims. PLEASE ATTACH THE WebDCI Special Agent I or II South Dakota State Government Statewide, SD. HB 1221: Free School Meals for Every Student in South Dakota! Kaiser again said she didn't want to wait for the money and refused to sign any agreement until she had the checks in hand. Im not sympathetic to the cry of males being picked on.. I told my attorneys, 'I didn't sue Marty Jackley and i'm not going to enter into a contract with Marty Jackley.'". Weighing onZylstra Kaisers mind, though, was a 2005 experience in which shehad reported another co-worker for sexual harassmentand gotten the wrong response from the boss: Her then-supervisor, Assistant Director Brian Zeeb, said her complaint could be seen as a sign of weakness and made a comment along the lines of, In the future, if you want a promotion or transfer to a new duty station, some may see this incident as your inability to get along with others. Rather than undertaking an investigation, Zeeb forced her to confronther harasser. /ProcSet 6 0 R We have a woman who is making some very serious allegations against a group of men. But MC, I am inclined to think that the more to the story may well follow the lines that Shirley and David lay out for us. endobj They will never be trusted again. Comment on blogs in support of these things? The cold, hard, fact remains, males perpetrate more than 90% of the sexual crimes. WebSTATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA CLASS SPECIFICATION Class Title: DCI Special Agent Supervisor Class Code: 688805 Pay Grade: L7 _____ A. endobj << The original settlement said Kaiser was to be paid by April 1 and no later than April 15. << Lastly, Lauras lawsuit is about sexual harassment, discrimination, intimidation and the retaliation that followed after she tried to report it. Former DCI agent Laura Zylstra Kaiser says the state of South Dakota delayed paying her $1.5 million settlement, following a lawsuit over workplace sexual harassment. And I have met with Jessica Page, who despite appearing to sincerely want to help the crime victim, was completely incompetent. None of the men, including Ross Erickson, were disciplined by DCI or the Brown County Sherriffs Office. P.O. The Court must still decide front pay, which is wage loss post-trial, and attorneys fees. She now runs her own private investigation company. So, the bad guys got away; not because they were clever criminal masterminds, but because of the corruption and incompetence of SD DCI Law Enforcement. Law Enforcement jobs On November 4, 2011, (the same day that Black interrogated the Mette children as BrownCounty and the DCIrevved up their attack on Shirley Schwab and Brandon Taliaferro in the Mette child rape case)Even put ZylstraKaiser on a 30-day Work Improvement Plan,the nine tasks of which included submitting to a psychological evaluation, which DCI had linked to her maternity leave even though Plaintiff had returned from leave nearly a year earlier and had received two positive performance reviews and a promotion since then. The WIP also ordered Zylstra Kaiser to rebuild positive relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and managers. Zylstra obeyed, butgotthe cold shoulder from co-workers, including Black, who allegedly told her on November 8, We are done. Gay men in MN are very open now when it comes to gay equality and all I can say is that the world has been a better place for me for having met these decent men. @c`m6x\^=5^'Gb68qk!b@8hg"Xv3nK2 -gW Am 8%d>!EDB8jOpG/4Ps0 Q}Y5z0VF3,=i0U`d ~o^Lq92,r+f^$-Gxpv1yGTY/0 6Lqa{b.K!hD%D*pc?X;^3 F`c!. DCI Special Agent I or II in South Dakota State Government; Rapid City, SD. The only thing left is for involuntary sex reassignment. /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792] Box 127 Lake Andes, SD 57356 Telephone: 605-487-7645 Attorney for Plaintiff and Appellant ______________________ Robert B. Anderson May, Adam, Gerdes & Thompson P.O. If Im reading MC correctly, he wants the media out of the daily political and civic activities of our society until a court of law has determined innocence or guilt. A jury awarded Kaiser a settlement for sexual harassment and other damages on Dec. 27, 2017 against her former boss, Bryan Gortmaker. DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION - South /Type /XObject The jury found that Kaiser suffered retaliation and gender discrimination after she complained of sexual harassment by one of her colleagues in October 2011. 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The circuit court approved the Cops lives suck. On information and belief, and knowing Even would investigate Plaintiffs harassment complaint, Black worked with Erickson, Bahr, and Lunzman to formulate a set of talking points in an effort to have Plaintiff removed from the department or terminated, including planning to state they did not trust Plaintiff, she falsified the harassment to test Blacks trustworthiness, they were unwilling to work with her, and that she was mentally ill and schizophrenic[Complaint, 2015.09.23]. Kaiser was transferred to Pierre, demoted from Special Agent III to Special Agent II and moved to a less desirable position. Thats too bad for SD and a real reason people leave. Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Dallas, TX; Search. Sad, really, we were the greatest country on earth, and we cant even get this right. Brady Folkens ashes should be divided up and ground into the carpets at the governors mansion and at Martys house. 1 0 obj Do any of you know the complex and exhausting process Laura Kaiser had to go through before she could actually file this type of complaint in both Federal and State Court? The total warrants served in 2011 were 401. This case and settlement was handled by the Governors Office of Risk Management and the States insurance company. This is one of those rare situations where the accused should be guilty until they prove themselves innocent. Since then, Mark Black has stated he never contacted or interviewed by law enforcement or the Attorney Generals office regarding my criminal complaint and only learned about it after the SD AG had dismissed my complaint as reported by news media. Males write the laws in every state and DC. The only objective Kaiser did not complete according to DCI was rebuilding the trust with the men in the office who had shunned her. I filed a criminal complaint for Misprision of Felony (SDCL 22-11-12), Obstruction of Justice and Willful Failure to Perform Official Duty (SDCL 3-16-1) regarding: (SDCL 23-3-19) (SDCL 23-3-16) (SDCL 23-3-14) (SDCL 23-3-15) (SDCL 23-3-12) (SDCL 23-3-13) (SDCL 7-16-7) (SDCL 23-3-27) (SDCL 1-12-1) and (SDCL 34-20B-63). Special Agents et al, No. {H% Q"4#H" b+X)o)0QfxR%) sY&){%=@XIO}6GLqGpbZ}Z*JvE|*T9c427]L93a>]rO[ $Y9G$\gUf E@S|#8 z{LjS(}[v=]j>aTSy?7.ZSzvQ_e+*-Aq:)K=IooGwLMMqBR|r.k`,R&? Clark is pounding sand into our assets. Wingnuts are spinning a tangled web and one day they will receive their just rewards. For a moment,Zylstra thought shed found a supportive ear: Black was supportive offered to speak to Erickson for Plaintiff. WebCorey Dumdei, Special Agent E-mail: corey.dumdei@oig.hhs.gov. Salary Company Job Openings. South Eventually, she was forced to resign in 2012. Did you know the U of MN has a very active police force of their own to try and fight back all the horrible crimes that are occurring on that campus? Powers spins this story because Dan Kaiser is a constant burr under the establishment machines saddle, and because establishment crony Marty Jackley is running for governor. I reported the criminal complaint to Director Gortmaker, Mike Rounds, Dennis Daugaard and Attorney General Marty Jackley. WebClass Title: DCI Special Agent III Class Code: 688804 Pay Grade: L6 _____ A. x3>J, .$Sku4ftRQJ~}9NdHq.qP/zixl~omw77DH?cI,(RV/{~,HAI56i%R,LW|R//7,XEZ!o@%BCW%rQ5IY\FrR},X@%YtLs6IEE$Q$ YYZwLwK/woUJm7rwznh?h-;o yGH-S$$O"hIc They sure dont need to kill her. Agent Later in the week, Kaiser received another agreement with a payment date of June 8. Statewide, SD. Makes one wonder if DCI does anything right. South Dakota POSTED ON 6/23/2022 AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/22/2022. /Width 1693 As you look through the sections that describe the duties of the Division of Criminal Investigation, you will notice that we are very busy working in the background to keep South Dakota citizens safe. Kaiser said at that time she signed the agreement. VY9H~d&D#iu.QUCoHB(L}~JOI:xw9x0Gh=,~]\c"r-)o!Jx_%1+^Iy$UYXc,WE I mostly agree with you Jenny. MC, the deck continues to be stacked in favor of the rapist/molester/harasser. Zylstra resigned from DCI effective May 18, 2012. )/ DCI Special Agent IIs DCI Special Agent Is DCI ", Lucas Kaster, one of Kaisers attorneys, stated: We are very happy for Laura. JFIF I truly doubt it many other individuals would have endured what she has and kept on fighting to get to this point. The language of the settlement agreement states the following: The payment will be made by delivering the checks to Kaisers attorneys so that the checks are in their hands no sooner than May 21, 2018, but in no event later than June 8, 2018. She has been through hell and back and she deserves all of our support as she goes forward. WebSpecial Agent Cam Corey began his law enforcement career in 1998 as a Deputy Sheriff. Anyone believing Marty and the DCI want federal probes of their white boys club is delusional. <> Anyone know if Marty has to recuse himself from this case before a federal judge? %PDF-1.7 Then in April 2012, DCI removed Kaisers state vehicle, told her she could no longer travel from Aberdeen to Pierre on state time, removed her daily stipend, and told her that she could no longer sleep at the police academy barracks in Pierre, where she slept during the week because her family could not afford a second home. Purpose: Conducts or assists with criminal We would have been better off reporting these crimes to the Girl Scouts. Clearly you must understand the difference between a court of law and the court of public opinion. Black complained to DCI supervisors that Kaiser created a hostile work environment. The Childrens Home Society is a front for raising cash just like the Governors Club has been. Mrs Kaiser is in fact Rep Dan Kaisers wife, a noted male Republican, who obviously supports her. WebDowty v. D.C.I. South Dakota DCI @SouthDakotaDCI Jun 4 In May, DCI Agents joined in a ceremony honoring the late Special Agent Tom Matthews Sr. and former Butte County Sheriff Dave Malcolm, who were both slain in the line of duty in 1946. <> 4:2012cv04002 - Document 45 (D.S.D. No need for me romanticiz about the DCI, in my relationship with Kevin Thumb there was no love. Lauras complaint will be heard in both South Dakota Federal and State court proceedings. Maybe it was around in the old day, but not now. 2013) case opinion from the District of South Dakota U.S. Federal District Court All you need to know about him is that he is an habitual liar. This is about corruption in the State of South Dakota and it is because of strong and determined individuals such as Laura Kaiser that this type of unacceptable behavior will finally be exposed for what it is. DCI Agent I say so here and now. MC has taken the typical male republican position here, doubt the womans credibility and worry about future of the men involved. The sentence is always a lifetime sentence of shame. Demented Criminal Infantile for their acronym. And the U of MN has added the Affirmative Consent Sexual Activity standard. That afternoon, Black surreptitiously met with Erickson, Bahr, and Lunzman in a park. But in this lawsuit it says 'Marty Jackley, in his official capacity as Attorney General for the State of South Dakota and Marty Jackley personally.' Little wonder that the misanthropes on the public dole who infest the halls at DCI are thuggish, criminally insane, entitled white guys living under their own rules instead of under the law. Dont be too hard on PP, he probably just doesnt know how to pull up the complaint. Child abuse cases ought to have the same standard. Through it all, Laura has continued to handle this nightmare with strength, grace and determination and is to be commended for bringing attention to these horrific actions. WebThe South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources believes in building, developing, and supporting a high-performing and healthy workforce. Incremental steps have been taken to give the victim a little better chance. Since 2005, SA Corey has been with the South Dakota Office of Attorney General in the An anatomy of the dysfunction under which so much of state government operates. q In October 2011, Kaiser confided in fellow DCI agent, Mark Black, about how to respond to Ericksons harassment. 55 Best Criminal Justice Jobs in South Dakota | Indeed.com For the record, I was never contacted or talked to by the AGs office about my criminal complaint and I also heard about the dismissal of my criminal complaint by the AG from news media. Hopefully Lauras story, and the jurys verdict, will play a small part in continuing the message that sexual harassment and retaliation cannot be condoned or allowed.. 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I also tried to initiate the Commencement of Proceedings for the Removal of Law Enforcement Officer upon written complaint of a citizen of the State (SDCL 3-17-6) with Service and Notice to SD Attorney General of the Waiver of Sovereign Immunity (SDCL 21-32-18) of the Defendant, but a corrupt Judge in Beadle County illegally prevented the Clerk of Courts from filing it. When they speak, I will report. The case is titled, Laura Zyltra Kaiser v. Bryan Gortmaker, in his Official Capacity as South Dakota Director of the Division of Criminal Investigation, 15-CV-1030. On November 4, 2011, Laura was in Pierre and aware of all of the state player (regarding her case and ours) that were present in Pierre as well. As Shirley Schwab points out, Ms. Zylstra Kaiser was going through her experience at the same time the DCI and AG office were performing on the Taliaferro-Schwab debacle, and Blacks conduct is a matter of a trail transcript which leads to the judge dismissing the case against them with specific mention of Blacks performance being one of the reasons. Kaiser said she's not sure what Jackley's role in her settlement was, but believes blame for the delay partially falls on him. Indeed, Lar. WebBrett D Spencer worked as a Dci Special Agent III for the State of South Dakota and in 2020 had a reported pay of $35.02 and a pay frequency of hourly according to public records. She was living away from her husband and baby. 4 0 obj STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA CLASS SPECIFICATION April 15 came and went and after multiple unreturned emails regarding the settlement agreement in April, Kaiser's lawyer was eventually told Jackley had been unavailable because he'd been in Washington, D.C. for the previous two weeks. Zylstra Kaiser filed grievances over the demotion and transferwith Gortmaker and Attorney General Marty Jackley. Fax: (605) 330-4860 State of South Dakota Board of Pharmacy Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Dci Special Agent Over the past couple of years, Laura and I have compared our particular time lines along with documented facts and discovery. There is nothing in our legal system that says the public can not scrutinize public cases and come to our own conclusions. WebTo apply for a position as a DCI Special Agent, follow these steps: Complete the online application Complete the Personal Data Questionnaire Complete and sign the Her DCI supervisors accused her of failing at numerous job categories which just months earlier were graded as meets or exceeds expectations. Lets hope she gets a judge that isnt in the tank for the administration. I asked my friends if what they thought about the other table. Erickson said, Thats just the way I am, but Kaiser said that was not acceptable. endobj /PAGE0001 Do Former DCI agent Laura Zylstra Kaiser says the state of South Dakota delayed paying her $1.5 million settlement, following a lawsuit over workplace sexual harassment. @Roger Cornelius Curious when you did your nation wide survey that supports your asinine assertion? South Dakota (no offense to the Girl Scouts). Males need to change other males. Kaiser was represented by James Kaster, Matt Morgan and Lucas Kaster of Nichols Kaster, PLLP in Minneapolis. In December 2011, following the work improvement plan, DCI informed Kaiser that effective January 3, 2012, she would be demoted from Special Agent III to Special Agent II and transferred to the Medicare Fraud unit in Pierre, South Dakota, away from her husband, Dan, an Aberdeen police officer, and fourteen month old child. $.' By doing so, it has become clear that on November 4, 2011, Mark Black was given marching orders to get rid of a few individuals who were about the expose the state of wrong doing that would ultimately lead to major lawsuits against the State of SD. View Background Report Sponsored Brett D Spencer 's Record in 2020 Name Brett D Spencer Location South Dakota Phone Ad View phone number Payroll Year 2020 But i doubt it. /Type /Page You slime every other Republican male because MCs nave embracement of the establishment, in his bid to be named as Hickeys replacement? Phone: (605) 330-4862 . Explore a Career with the South Dakota State Government We believe the both in front of me were our individual cases. When she spoke about her guns, commenting to her that sounds hot; Petting her hair and, on one occasion, putting his arm around her and swaying; When Plaintiff asked for his keys, stating they were in his pocket and she should get them herself; After Plaintiff said her husband would be out of town that weekend, asking her: Should I come over Saturday around 6? and, Having her watch a lewd music video set in a police department [. This lawsuit, wherever it leads, provides another window on the corruption that oozes from every crevice in state government, Benda, EB-5, the GEAR UP matter, and much other business the current regime in Pierre is involved in. It appears the DCI & AG offices are incapable of investigating themselves, much less being trusted to know what right looks like, then do it. Zylstra decided to talk about the harassment with fellow Aberdeen agent Mark Black, with whom she had a close relationship. (Remember, this is the same Mark Black who eventually was fired from the DCI following revelations of violent behavior toward his own wife.) Deb G, I could never see this good olboy mentality happening in MN.

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