ABC Revenue Investigator- Revenue

City of Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Savannah, Georgia seeks an experienced Revenue/Alcohol Investigator to enforce ABO regulations, conduct inspections, and engage with the hospitality and business communities. The role includes fieldwork, court appearances, and outreach, with hours that include evenings and weekends.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate investigative skills and professionalism in high-conflict situations, maintaining accurate records and collaborating with law enforcement and city departments.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of city revenue ordinance and alcoholic beverage licensing regulations.
• Experience in inspections or regulatory enforcement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in field and handle high-conflict situations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections of alcohol establishments.
• Perform quarterly compliance inspections for licensed alcohol businesses.
• Issue citations for ABO violations.
• Conduct required distance measurements for licensing applications.
• Monitor establishments for changes in operation or ownership.
• Investigate complaints and coordinate corrective actions with internal departments and law enforcement.
• Represent the City in Recorder’s Court regarding alcohol ordinance violations.
• Prepare case files, subpoenas, and Rule NISI notifications.
• Brief City Attorneys and provide investigative documentation.
• Post public signage for City Council agenda items and attend meetings as required.
• Prepare detailed inspection and investigative reports.
• Submit monthly activity reports.
• Maintain accurate compliance documentation with the ABC unit.
• Maintain assigned City vehicle and investigative equipment.
• Serve as liaison between license holders, law enforcement, and the community.
• Conduct outreach to schools, churches, civic groups, and business organizations.
• Perform other related duties; work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Skills

Investigations

Regulatory enforcement

Public speaking

Court preparation

Written communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years related regulatory enforcement or public service experience

Job description

The City is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Revenue/Alcohol Investigator to enforce local and state alcohol regulations, ensure public safety, and promote compliance within the hospitality and business communities. This position plays a critical role in protecting the integrity of the City’s Alcohol Beverage Ordinance (ABO) through inspections, investigations, court representation, and community engagement.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong investigative skills, professionalism in high-conflict situations, and the ability to work independently in the field. This position involves working non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

• Conduct field inspections of new and existing alcohol establishments.
• Perform quarterly compliance inspections for all licensed alcohol businesses.
• Issue citations for violations of the Alcohol Beverage Ordinance (ABO).
• Conduct required distance measurements for alcohol licensing applications.
• Monitor establishments for operational or ownership changes.
• Investigate complaints and coordinate corrective actions with internal departments and law enforcement.
• Represent the City in Recorder’s Court regarding alcohol ordinance violations.
• Prepare case files, issue subpoenas, and deliver Rule NISI notifications.
• Brief City Attorneys and provide investigative documentation.
• Post public notification signage for City Council agenda items.
• Attend City Council meetings as required.
• Prepare detailed inspection and investigative reports.
• Submit monthly activity reports.
• Maintain accurate compliance documentation in coordination with the ABC unit.

• Maintain assigned City vehicle and investigative equipment.
• Serve as liaison between alcohol license holders, law enforcement, and the community.
• Conduct outreach and presentations to schools, churches, civic groups, and business organizations.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

This position requires extensive fieldwork, including entering licensed establishments, conducting inspections, and attending court proceedings. Work may involve exposure to loud environments, late-night operations, and occasional confrontational situations.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with two (2) years of experience in delinquent account collection, recordkeeping, or customer service/public contact related to inspections or regulatory enforcement or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must obtain deputization within six months of employment.

Failure to pass the Business and Alcohol Ordinance assessment within six months of employment will result in immediate termination.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the city revenue ordinance.
• Knowledge of alcoholic beverage licensing regulations.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the operation of computers and other modern office equipment.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Strong customer service skills.

Minimum Standards

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Revenue Enforcement Coordinator assigns work according to general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include city ordinances and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related investigative and code enforcement duties. The need for accuracy contributes to the complexity of the position.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to perform investigations in support of the enforcement of city revenue codes. Successful performance results in the fair and efficient collection of revenue.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, banking representatives, business owners, and members of the general public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while standing or walking.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.