Investigator II
About The Position
The Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is hiring an Investigator II to conduct complex and sensitive investigations and enforce Kentucky and federal alcohol and tobacco laws. The role includes searching, surveying, apprehending, and arresting people suspected of violating applicable laws. Investigators help safeguard communities by enforcing regulations and mitigating minors’ access to alcohol and tobacco. Applicants must live in Franklin County at appointment and be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Investigators are prohibited from using medical cannabis under applicable state or federal laws. The role has an initial and promotional probationary period of six months, except as provided by KRS 18A.111.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Four years of experience in investigative law enforcement or a related investigative field.
- Experience as a sworn law enforcement officer may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis; no education substitution for experience is allowed.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license before employment and maintain it as required.
- Must possess and maintain Peace Officer Professional Standards (POPS) law enforcement officer certification through the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC), and maintain required credentials throughout employment.
- Must carry and/or use a firearm.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer literacy and solid judgment.
- Ability to lift heavy objects.
- Must be willing to work overtime or alternate schedules and may work irregular hours.
- Must be willing to travel in the course of investigations and work in all types of weather.
- Must be able to work in dangerous conditions, make physical arrests, and be exposed to contagious diseases.
- Must frequently communicate in person or through technology.
- Must reside in Franklin County at appointment.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Responsibilities
- Conduct complex and sensitive investigations involving search, seizure, and apprehension related to Kentucky and federal alcohol- and tobacco-related laws; observe for illegal activity and take appropriate enforcement action.
- Oversee evidence submissions and handle evidence intake, quality control, and destruction while maintaining chain of custody and ensuring evidence is packaged and labeled according to national standards and agency procedures.
- Assist with developing and certifying training curricula; train personnel, complete training documentation, and maintain instructor certifications.
- Complete Operation Zero Tolerance and Targeted Enforcement details and daily activity reports; investigate complaints and submit administrative paperwork and documentation for assignments.
- Assist the Operation Section Supervisor with division inventory and equipment issuance.
- Conduct field interviews and site assessments of proposed licensed premises and testify in administrative and criminal proceedings.
- Conduct required tobacco inspections; issue administrative citations and warnings for tobacco violations under KRS Chapter 438; achieve and maintain FDA Commission status, follow FDA Program Coordinator guidelines, and testify at FDA hearings.
- Recruit and supervise Investigative Aids during tobacco inspections.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid sick and vacation time and paid holidays.
- Overtime and compensatory time.
- Affordable health insurance with an optional Health Reimbursement Account.
- Life insurance.
- Retirement.
- Wellness incentives program.
- Training and career development opportunities, including paid continuing education.
- Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K).
- Employee discounts on electronics, health and wellness, retail, travel, events and entertainment, services, and education.
- Telecommuting and flexible work schedules.
- Annual $4,562.00 training stipend for investigators who adhere to KLEC training guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
