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Criminal Investigator 1

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Revenue, Georgia Department of - DOR

Criminal Investigator 1

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Why join the team?

At the Georgia Department of Revenue, our mission is to administer the tax laws of the state of Georgia fairly and efficiently in order to promote public confidence and compliance while providing excellent customer service. If you would like to help us build on our vision of maintaining a highly motivated and well-trained workforce who proudly serves the Georgia residents and business owners, this is your chance to shine!

About DOR

The Department of Revenue is the principal tax collection agency for the State of Georgia. We administer tax laws and enforce laws and regulations concerning alcohol and tobacco products in the state. Our mission is to administer the tax laws of the State of Georgia fairly and efficiently in order to promote public confidence and compliance, while providing excellent customer service.

 

Benefits We Offer

·         13 paid State holidays

·         Annual & Sick Leave Accrual

·         Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

 

About The Criminal Investigator I

Under general supervision, the Criminal Investigator trains to investigate alleged or suspected violations of Federal, State, or local laws, rules, and regulations to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution or to report findings to the appropriate jurisdictional authority for their action. Incumbents in this job are by law considered to be Peace Officers and therefore must meet the standards for this job prescribed by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (POST).

 

Core duties to include but are not limited to:

·         Conducting criminal and/or administrative investigations to obtain evidence of reported fraud, abuse, or violation of rules, regulations, or statutes, or locate missing persons.

·         Enforcing alcohol and tobacco laws and regulations, and related work.

·         Obtaining and executing arrest and search warrants.

·         Conducting detailed alcohol and tobacco license investigations.

·         Conducting detailed investigative reviews of financial and business documents to identify fraud and determine compliance with alcohol and tobacco licensing requirements.

·         Attending advanced law enforcement and investigative training.

·         Conducting surveillance operations.

·         Conducting criminal and administrative interviews and interrogations.

·         Recruitment of underage operatives for alcohol and tobacco compliance investigations.

·         Conducting monthly alcohol and/or tobacco compliance investigations in assigned territory.

·         Performing detailed inspections of licensed premises to determine compliance with related laws and regulations.

·         Conducting investigations into complaints of violations of related laws and regulations.

·         Providing assistance to other state, federal, or local law enforcement when needed.

·         Serving in undercover assignments. (Must be willing to conduct covert and overt law enforcement activities in potentially dangerous and/or adult themed environments).

·         DOR Special Agents are assigned to GEMA/HS Emergency Support Function (ESF) 13 and are subject to deployment detachments in support of state law enforcement operations.

·         Travelling to counties within assigned territory or throughout the state as necessary.

·         Occasional overnight travel is required.

 

Minimum Entry Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND must meet the prerequisites and complete the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program certification

 

OR

 

Two years of experience in law enforcement or related field AND Georgia P.O.S.T. certification.

 

Note: Some positions may require incumbent to have a valid Class C driver's license.

 

 

·         Priority Consideration will be given to applicants currently working in a law enforcement position with two consecutive years of work experience AND active PBLE Certification (certification number required)

·         POSITION SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS: Active P.O.S.T Basic Law Enforcement Certification in good standing.  Candidates selected must undergo physical and psychological evaluations and a polygraph test, and have a minimum vision of 20/60 corrected to 20/40 in each eye.

·         NECESSARY LEGAL REQUIREMENTS: Please note this job requires an extensive background check. Selected candidates are subject to mandatory pre-employment drug screening. Under the provisions of State Personnel Board Rule 9, these positions are subject to random drug screenings for continued employment.

 

Required Skills & Experience

·         Willingness to undergo physical and psychological evaluations and a polygraph test

·         Minimum of vision of 20/60 corrected to 20/40 in each eye

·         Valid driver’s license

·         Ability to maintain confidentiality

·         Customer Service: Demonstrated ability to appropriately address internal & external customer issues while respecting business needs

·         Judgment and Decision Making: Demonstrated ability to weigh the needs of the taxpayers and the department to decide the best course of action for all parties

·         Results Orientation: Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines to achieve performance goals, while focused on efficient & effective problem resolution

·         Teamwork and Cooperation: Demonstrated ability to promote and work in a team atmosphere, be inclusive of all team members, and work well with co-workers & leadership

·         Accountability: Demonstrated ability to accept responsibility for one’s actions with honesty and integrity, while maintaining credibility and remaining committed to organizational success

 

Preferred Qualifications

·         Two or more consecutive years of experience conducting law enforcement investigations as a police officer, detective, deputy or above

·         Knowledge of Georgia laws and regulations related to alcohol and tobacco as defined and described in O.C.G.A. Titles 3 and 48, as well as knowledge of local ordinances regulating alcohol licensing.

 

Location: 2595 Century Parkway NE | Atlanta, GA 30345     

Position Status - Pay Grade: Unclassified – LI

Expected Salary:  $55,245.00

Career Path

Special Agent 1 $55,245.00 ·      Meets entry level minimum requirements
Special Agent 2 $60,027.00 ·      12 months as a Special Agent 1
·       Successful completion of field training and required POST training
Special Agent 3 $65,316.00 ·       18 months as a Special Agent 2
·       Successful completion of required POST training
Note- All promotions are subject to budget availability


State Personnel Board Rules for current State Employees
 478-1-.12 (Salary)
 478-1-.15 (Changes to Employment Status)

  ***Department of Revenue temporary workers must have completed at least 6 consecutive months on their current assignment to be considered.

Important:
 All selected applicants for Department of Revenue positions are subject to a State of Georgia tax records check and a criminal background investigation before final approval to begin work. Additional background processes may be in place for some positions, such as law enforcement. In addition, the highest level of education indicated on your Team Georgia Careers Profile will be verified. If you need an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources Office at dor-fmla@dor.ga.gov.

Due to the large volume of applications received by this office, only applicants selected for interview will be notified for final applicant selection. Human Resources maintains the discretion to close the job announcement prior to the closing date if a significant number of applications are received.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer:
 The Department of Revenue is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category. This policy statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, training, and termination.

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and must meet the prerequisites and complete the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program certification; or two (2) years of experience in law enforcement or related field and Georgia P.O.S.T. certification. Note: Some positions may require the incumbent to have a valid Class C driver's license.

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