Investigator II

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This position is responsible for complex license investigations for the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner's Office. License investigations are conducted through site visits, and include documentation of findings. The incumbent will complete audit reviews of applications, perform inspections and prepare inspection reports, track applications through the approval process, interview applicants, and assist team members in preparing for violation or protest hearings.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Conducts investigations, which includes conducting interviews to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence and documenting findings.
• Interviews or interrogates witnesses, complainants and others.
• Verifies claims of alleged or probable violations.
• Examines various records and documents in order to ascertain relevant information.
• Gathers, controls and evaluates evidence.
• Makes judgments after evaluating all available facts and recommends appropriate action.
• Interprets and applies applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Prepares various investigative reports.
• Testifies before boards, commission, administrative bodies or courts.
• May conduct surveillance and undercover investigations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Investigator II
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. One year experience in conducting investigations which includes conducting interviews to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence and documenting findings.
2. One year experience in determining compliance with laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
3. One year experience in narrative report writing.
4. One year experience in civil, criminal or administrative proceedings.
5. One year experience in providing testimony before boards, commissions, administrative bodies, or court officials.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.