Investigative Specialist 1 Beverage Control (NY HELPS) - VID 200974

Investigative Specialist

The incumbent of this position would be responsible for, but not limited to the following :

• Obtain information concerning applications for various types of licenses or permits to sell alcoholic beverages.
• Interview complainants, witnesses, licensees, employees, and take written statements / affidavits relating to possible violations of the alcoholic beverage control law, rules, and regulations.
• Conduct both disclosed and undercover investigations.
• Examine records of licensed establishments to ensure compliance with the alcoholic beverage control law.
• Testify at administrative hearings.
• Other duties as needed / required.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)

This title includes a traineeship opportunity, and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level based on their experience and education.

Required experience : field investigative experience conducting interviews of witnesses and others, taking written statements and affidavits, collecting, and analyzing physical and documentary evidence, and preparing detailed written reports of investigative findings. Experience in such positions as police detective, insurance investigator, licensed and registered private investigator, federal investigator, state investigator, municipal investigator, child protective services investigator, in an investigative position involving trial preparations and detailed reports, or investigations within a branch of the Armed Services.

Investigative Specialist 1 Beverage Control Level Requirements :

Qualifying degree : Applicants with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, cyber security, law enforcement, police science, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, economic crime management, or homeland security will be credited with four years of the required experience. Applicants with an associate degree in a field listed above will be credited with two years of the required experience.

Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 14 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Applicants will be required to meet the requirements for Peace Officer status and meet physical / medical standards for the position.

Travel may be required (approximately 40%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment. Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Investigative Specialists (Beverage Control) are peace officers and must be qualified to hold such office in accordance with state law. As such, they are required to attend NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services sanctioned peace officer training. Employment is dependent on continuous certification as a peace officer.

The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience are encouraged to apply. New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.