Background Compliance Investigator

State of Montana; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Paid Leave & Holidays

Job summary

Department of Justice in Helena, MT is seeking a Background Compliance Investigator to manage and conduct department-wide pre-employment background investigations, verify credentials, and ensure compliance across hires.

The role also provides investigative support to the Gambling Control Division and other divisions by conducting background, financial, and other inquiries related to licensure and lenders, ensuring adherence to state policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, sociology, or related field.
• Two years of job-related experience.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted

Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct department-wide pre-employment background investigations.
• Verify credentials and maintain strict quality and compliance standards across hires.
• Provide investigative support for licensure and non-institutional lenders by conducting background, suitability, financial and other inquiries.

Skills

Two years of job-related experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, sociology, or related field

Job description

Job Description - Background Compliance Investigator (26142414)

Position Title:

Background Compliance Investigator - (26142414)

Division Overview

The Gambling Control Division’s (GCD) mission is maintaining a uniform regulatory climate that is fair and free of corrupt influences. The division is also responsible for collecting gambling revenue for state and local governments. In addition to gambling regulation, GCD works with the Department of Cannabis & Alcohol Regulation Division to provide licensing, auditing, and investigative services.

Job Overview

The Background Compliance Investigator position is primarily responsible for managing and conducting department-wide pre-employment background investigations to evaluate candidate suitability, verify credentials, and maintain strict quality and compliance standards across all hires.

This position will also be responsible for investigative support to the Gambling Control Division, the Department of Revenue-Alcoholic Beverage Control Division and Tobacco Division by conducting background, suitability, financial, corporate and other inquiries of applicants for licensure and non-institutional lenders to ensure they comply with the public policy of the state.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, sociology, or related field.
• Two years of job-related experience.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted

Preferred Qualifications

• A law enforcement officer with a valid MT POST certificate
• A current or former law enforcement officer who will qualify for MT POST certification through equivalency testing within 1 year of hire.
• Other background or compliance experience considered

Benefits and Eligibility

• Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Health Insurance
• Paid Leave & Holidays
• Retirement Plan
• Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible
• Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time
• Job Type: Standard
• Shift: Day Job
• Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
• Primary Location: Helena
• Other Locations: Missoula
• Agency: Department of Justice
• Union: 000 - None
• Salary: 30.55 - 32.55 Hourly
• Posting Date: Sep 24, 2026, 4:05:33 PM
• Closing Date: Ongoing
• Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to: Criminal History Fingerprint / Name-based Check.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.