APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$60,092.64 to
$90,180.72
PAY GRADE: 40
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Compliance/Enforcement Investigators perform investigative and enforcement functions to monitor compliance and enforce State and/or federal laws or regulations pertaining to a specific program or regulatory area.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
The Compliance/Enforcement Investigator 3 will serve as a lead worker conducting complex and/or specialized investigations into violations of NRS and NAC 706, applicable state and local laws and regulations and policies set forth by the Taxicab Authority. Specifically, the Compliance/Enforcement Investigator 3 shall carry out proactive investigative strategies such as targeted enforcement of long hauling violations, special investigations with other law enforcement agencies, lead and conduct taxicab administrative checkpoints, investigate taxi-line diversion activities at various hotel/casino properties, and "sting" operations against non-certificated motor carriers. Additionally, the investigator may be assigned to a specific unit within the agency to conduct background investigations, administrative investigations, specialized patrol functions and other duties as assigned. The investigator will be required to work modified shifts, which includes working evenings, weekends and holidays.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from a Category II peace officer academy approved by the Nevada Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training; a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, police science, psychology, business administration or closely related field; and two years of professional investigative, law enforcement, or program related experience where standard investigative and enforcement techniques were utilized to make program compliance determinations, enforcement of state and federal laws, preparation of detailed reports for the purpose of justifying administrative sanctions, penalties or criminal prosecution. Work experience may be obtained in law enforcement, investigative, regulatory or comparable setting; OR graduation from a Category II peace officer academy approved by the Nevada Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training; high school or equivalent education; and four years of experience as outlined above; OR one year of experience as a Compliance/Enforcement Investigator II in Nevada State service.
Special Notes
Incumbents carry firearms in the performance of their duties and must maintain a quarterly qualifying score of 70 or better with a firearm.
Incumbents may be required to operate an authorized emergency vehicle.
Incumbents in the Compliance/Enforcement Investigator II, III, Supervisory Compliance/ Enforcement Investigator and Chief Investigator, Compliance/Enforcement classes must maintain Nevada POST Category II certification as a condition of continuing employment.
This position is required to work modified shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Applicants must submit to a background, medical, and psychological evaluation prior to employment.
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
Additional Position Criteria
Nevada POST Category I or II certification is required at the time of application and as a condition of continuing employment. A copy of your POST certificate MUST be attached to your application.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
