**Working Title: Liquor Investigator** **Job Class: Liquor Control Investigation Specialist** **Agency: Public Safety Dept** + **Job ID** : 81574 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers. DPS employees eligible to bid (permanent, classified employees in the same job and class) should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing dama.abuta@state.mn.us by 11:59 PM 11/13/24 + **Date Posted** : 11/07/2024 + **Closing Date** : 11/19/2024 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-AFSCME + **Division/Unit** : Gambling Enforcement / Alcohol & Gambling Enf Liq Inv + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift/8:00 AM - 4:30 PM + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $24.05 - $33.73 / hourly; $50,216 - $70,428 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 207 - Technical/AFSCME + **Work Area** : 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1600 + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. As an investigative resource within the Alcohol Enforcement Program of the Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement Division (AGED), this role involves: + Addressing complaints and various inquiries related to alcohol enforcement from AGED clientele, support staff, and management. + Reviewing and responding to inquiries about industry advertising, promotions, and trade practices to ensure compliance with current and new laws, policies, and procedures. + Initiating contact with all levels of the alcohol beverage industry to ensure compliance. + Conducting investigations, responding to complaints, and preparing detailed reports that could lead to civil penalties. + Collaborating with AGED Special Agents on cases involving criminal charges for violations of alcohol beverage statutes. + Performing pre-license inspections to ensure licenses meet the standards outlined in Chapter 340A and 7515. + Assisting local law enforcement by providing statutory, regulatory, and policy information on alcohol regulation and enforcement. + Representing the division by speaking at public or industry meetings, conferences, contested case hearings, and legislative sessions. + Fulfilling requests from alcohol beverage industry associations for written materials on various issues related to alcohol regulation and enforcement to be published in industry publications. **Minimum Qualifications** + Demonstrated experience conducting investigations or interviews + Experience writing reports sufficient to document the results of investigations and/or interviews + High School Diploma/GED + Strong and effective oral and written communication skills + Must be a minimum of 21 years old + Must have and maintain a valid Class D Driver’s license (basic driver’s license) + Pass a criminal history background check (record free of felonies) + Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities **Preferred Qualifications** + Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice Degree + Prior experience with Minnesota alcohol beverage regulation + Auditing and bookkeeping sufficient to determine compliance to applicable laws + Experience interpreting and communicating laws and regulations + Experience in legal procedures such as due process, chain of evidence, and preparation for court hearings **Physical Requirements** Requires occasionally moving and transporting 50 pound items and frequently moving and transporting objects such as heavy tools and heavy file boxes. This job may require positioning self to move to a significant degree across rough terrain or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods. **Additional Requirements** It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components: 1. Criminal history 2. Reference check 3. Driver’s License check 4. Drug Screen AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.