DOPL Investigator

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

12 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The State of Utah Department of Commerce is seeking a DOPL Investigator in Salt Lake City. This full-time role focuses on conducting investigations and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. Telework up to three days per week may be available after training.

Ideal candidates will have investigative experience, strong report writing skills, and proficiency with Word and Excel. A Utah driver license is required.

Qualifications

• Professional investigative and/or research experience.
• Professional report writing experience.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to complete the initial training period in-person at Salt Lake City office; hybrid telework up to 3 days/week after competency.
• Possess a valid Utah Driver License or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and inspections into allegations of inappropriate activities, rule infractions, or illegal actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency rules.
• Receive, research, and respond to questions or complaints; explain policies and procedures.
• Maintain detailed records, prepare reports, and attend to related administrative tasks.
• Give testimony and/or recommendations in court cases and hearings.
• Gather, preserve, and store evidence; maintain chain of custody.

Skills

Independent work ethic

Attention to detail

Integrity and ethical conduct

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Independent work ethic.

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $28.58 - $36.94 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Application Deadline – 11/17/2026*

This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Put your investigative skills to work!

The State of Utah Department of Commerce has one full-time DOPL Investigator position open in the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL). These positions offer medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and so much more!

These positions may be in the office for training, and then may be able to telework up to three days per week (if eligibility requirements are met).

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day Responsibilities Of This Position:

• Conducting investigations and inspections into allegations of a variety of inappropriate activities, rule infractions, or illegal actions.


• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards, and guidelines, etc.


• Receiving, researching, and responding to incoming questions or complaints; providing information, explaining policy and procedures, and/or facilitating a resolution.


• Maintaining detailed inspection or investigation records, preparing reports, and attending to other related administrative requirements.


• Giving testimony and /or recommendations in court cases and/or hearings.


• Gathering, preserving, and/or storing evidence; maintaining the integrity of evidence through the appropriate collection, handling, security, and chain of custody, etc.


• Performing initial background and history research on individual(s) being investigated as well as screening, composing, and/or controlling sensitive data/documentation.


• Conducting interviews to gather or clarify information.


• Writing detailed reports based on investigation or inspection.


• Coordinating investigative efforts with federal, state, and/or local agencies.

The Ideal Candidate

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Independent work ethic.


• Attention to detail.


• Integrity and ethical conduct.


• Critical thinking skills.


• Analytical skills.


• Organizational skills.

Qualifications

Minimum or day-one qualifications:

• Professional investigative and/or research experience.


• Professional report writing experience.


• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.


• Ability to complete the initial training period in-person at our Salt Lake City office, with the understanding that hybrid telework (up to 3 days per week) is available once you have demonstrated understanding and competency in the basic functions of the position.


• Possess a valid Utah Driver License or will be able to obtain one within a reasonable time frame after employment.

Preferred Or Trainable/on-the-job Qualifications:

• Law enforcement investigative experience (patrol experience alone will not qualify for preference points).


• Regulatory or Administrative Investigation Experience.


• Experience investigating any sexual misconduct or sexually based offenses.


• Experience in licensed professions such as a medical field, dentistry, veterinary, or massage.


• Ability to communicate fluently in languages other than English.


• Experience with Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Meet, and Salesforce.

Location

160 East 300 South

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111

United States

Background Check Required

You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required

No

Schedule Code

B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, We Believe Hard Work Is Important, But Balance Is Essential. Finding Work/life Balance Is a Vital Element To Our Culture. To Find Out More About WHY Utah , Click Here . Other Benefits May Include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.


• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.


• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.


• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The mission of DOPL is Strengthening trust in Utah's professional workforce through effective licensing, balanced regulation, and consumer engagement to facilitate informed decisions. To learn more about our division, please visit our website .

The Agency

The Department of Commerce is the licensing and registration agency for Utah's professional and business community. We provide oversight of business registrations, trademarks, Uniform Commercial Code filings, professional licensing, consumer protection, public utilities, securities, real estate, and residential mortgage lending.

Qualifications

• Ability to use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions.


• Ability to use case management software systems.


• Ability to use computer relational database software.


• Ability to deal with people in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.


• Knowledge of interviewing techniques.


• Knowledge of investigative techniques and processes.


• Knowledge of civil and criminal justice laws.


• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, and/or policies and procedures.


• Knowledge of legal processes and procedures.


• Ability to speak clearly, concisely, and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally;


• English fluency.


• Ability to organize information in a clear and concise manner.


• Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.


• Ability to compose and produce reports, documents, and related material.


• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing; English fluency.

Supplemental Information

• Job Classification: Investigator II, Non-POST (83151).


• Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA 53-3-202(1)(a). DHRM rules apply for promotions/transfers.


• Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.


• Effective July 1, 2021, in-state work rules require all work to be performed while physically within the state’s borders.


• As a condition of employment with the Department of Commerce, employees shall receive compensatory time off in lieu of payment in cash for all overtime worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


• Work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking over rough terrain or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, lifting moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) or similar activities.


• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g. working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].