OPR Civil Investigator

State of Vermont

6d • Remote

About The Position

Join a dedicated team of civil and criminal investigators at the Vermont Secretary of State's Office of Professional Regulation (OPR), where your work directly protects the public and ensures accountability across more than 50 licensed professions.

As a Civil Investigator, you'll manage your own caseload and lead investigations into allegations of professional misconduct. Your work will include gathering evidence, conducting interviews with witnesses and respondents, and preparing detailed reports that support civil enforcement actions. You'll investigate a wide range of cases involving professionals such as nurses, pharmacists, dentists, real estate agents, and more making every day varied and meaningful.

You'll collaborate closely with prosecuting attorneys on regulatory cases and have opportunities to support criminal investigations, expanding your experience and impact.

Work Environment: This is a home-based role with travel throughout Vermont using an assigned fleet vehicle for interviews and investigations. Occasional in-person meetings in Montpelier are required.

Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Vermont laws and investigative practices
• Strong interviewing, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• High School diploma or equivalent AND eight (8) years or more at or above a technical level in investigatory, law enforcement, para-legal, or criminal justice work.
• Associate's degree or higher OR two (2) years or more of full-time college coursework in law enforcement, criminal justice, or para-legal studies AND six (6) years or more at or above a technical level in investigatory, law enforcement, para-legal, or criminal justice work.

Nice To Haves

• Prior investigative or law enforcement experience preferred, but not required
• Prior VT Law Enforcement Officer or Federal Law Enforcement Agent.

Responsibilities

• manage your own caseload
• lead investigations into allegations of professional misconduct
• gathering evidence
• conducting interviews with witnesses and respondents
• preparing detailed reports that support civil enforcement actions
• investigate a wide range of cases involving professionals such as nurses, pharmacists, dentists, real estate agents, and more
• collaborate closely with prosecuting attorneys on regulatory cases
• support criminal investigations

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED