Background Compliance Investigator

State of Montana•Helena, MT

23h

About The Position

The Background Compliance Investigator position is primarily responsible for managing and conducting department-wide pre-employment background investigations to evaluate candidate suitability, verify credentials, and maintain strict quality and compliance standards across all hires. This position will also be responsible for investigative support to the Gambling Control Division, the Department of Revenue-Alcoholic Beverage Control Division and Tobacco Division by conducting background, suitability, financial, corporate and other inquiries of applicants for licensure and non-institutional lenders to ensure they comply with the public policy of the state.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, sociology, or related field.
Two years of job-related experience.
Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

Nice To Haves

A law enforcement officer with a valid MT POST certificate
A current or former law enforcement officer who will qualify for MT POST certification through equivalency testing within 1 year of hire.
Other background or compliance experience

Responsibilities

Managing and conducting department-wide pre-employment background investigations.
Evaluating candidate suitability.
Verifying credentials.
Maintaining strict quality and compliance standards across all hires.
Providing investigative support to the Gambling Control Division, the Department of Revenue-Alcoholic Beverage Control Division and Tobacco Division.
Conducting background, suitability, financial, corporate and other inquiries of applicants for licensure and non-institutional lenders.
Ensuring compliance with the public policy of the state.