Compliance Investigator - Gambling Control Division

State of Montana•Billings, MT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Compliance Investigator provides investigative support to the Gambling Control Division, the Department of Revenue-Cannabis and Alcoholic Regulation 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; conducts criminal and/or administrative investigations through the use of overt and/or covert tactics to thwart illegal gambling, alcohol, and tobacco activities; maintains liaison with various criminal justice agencies; provides regular inspections of licensed gambling, alcohol and tobacco locations within the state; collects, maintains, disseminates and secures investigative records; presents various law enforcement training seminars at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and to Montana citizens.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
Three years of directly related experience.
Basic knowledge on the use of social media and the Internet.
Ability to research and comprehend criminal records, open-source intel, financial documents, communication with other law enforcement or regulatory agencies, and understand how to use other resources for determining suitability of applicants, owners, managers, and others financially tied to alcohol or gambling licenses.
Advanced knowledge in developing, conducting, and presenting complex criminal and regulatory cases.
Thorough knowledge of criminal procedures, rules of evidence, search and seizure, handling of criminal justice information and privacy/security regulations.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

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 regulatory or compliance experience

Responsibilities

Conduct 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.
Conduct criminal and/or administrative investigations through the use of overt and/or covert tactics to thwart illegal gambling, alcohol, and tobacco activities.
Maintain liaison with various criminal justice agencies.
Provide regular inspections of licensed gambling, alcohol and tobacco locations within the state.
Collect, maintain, disseminate and secure investigative records.
Present various law enforcement training seminars at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and to Montana citizens.