Investigator II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Training & career development

Educational assistance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement

Deferred compensation

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Telecommuting

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks an Investigator II to conduct complex investigations of alcohol, tobacco, and related offenses. You will enforce Kentucky and federal laws, supervise investigators, and prepare formal reports for administrative and criminal proceedings.

You must possess a POPS certification, carry a firearm, and be able to work irregular hours and travel for cases. A bachelor's degree and four years of investigative experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with four years of investigative experience.
• POPS certification required and maintained.
• Must be 21+ years old with a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conducts complex and sensitive investigations under Kentucky and federal laws.
• Train and mentor new investigators; prepare reports and legal documents.
• Perform tobacco inspections, issue citations, and testify as needed.
• Searches, seizes, catalogs, and preserves evidence with chain of custody.
• Recruit and supervise investigative aides during operations.
• Testify at administrative and criminal proceedings.

Skills

POPS certification

Firearm

Overtime

Communication

Computer literacy

Judgement

Physical strength

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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10/27/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID

2605411

Position

Investigator II

Pay Grade

15

Salary

\$4,040.24 - \$6,060.44 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Public Protection Cabinet | Dept of Alcoholic Beverage Control

Location

Location Varies - Warren County

Description

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board develops and enforces reasonable administrative regulations relative to the sale and use of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, nicotine and vapor products. The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control includes various divisions as follows: the Commissioner’s office, the Distilled Spirits and Malt Beverage divisions, an administrative services branch, a licensing division, an education branch, a legaldivision and an enforcement division.

We are looking for an Investigator II to join our team of highly skilled professionals. As an Investigator II you will conduct complex and sensitive investigations and enforcement of Kentucky and federal alcohol and tobacco laws.

Responsibilities

• Conducts complex and sensitive investigations such as death and/or fatal collisioninvestigations. Assists in training and mentoring newly hired investigators. Completes and submitsadministrative paperwork and other required documentation for administrative andcriminal assignments.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, reviews the work of a group of investigators including, but not limitedto, search warrant planning and execution, investigation of cases and/or executingemergency suspension orders. Investigates complaints.
• Conducts required number of tobacco inspections. Issues administrative citations and/orwarnings for tobacco violations under KRS Chapter 438. Achieves and maintains Federal Drug Administration(FDA) Commission status. Follows guidelines of Federal Drug Administration (FDA) Program Coordinator andtestifies at FDA hearings.
• Searches, seizes, catalogs, marks and secures evidence and contraband while maintaining chain of custody.
• Complies with all standards contained within the agency's Procedure Manual.
• Recruits Investigative Aides and supervises them during enforcement operations.
• Searches, surveys, apprehends and arrests persons suspected of violating laws.
• Testifies at administrative and criminal proceedings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Eligibility

• Applicants are required to live in the following county at appointment: Warren County

Investigators are highly skilled members of a team of law enforcement professionals who work to provide avital link between the alcohol industry and the citizens of the Commonwealth. From the initial inspection ofa prospective new premises to the use of investigative techniques in mitigating access of alcohol and tobaccoto minors, our investigators work to safeguard communities across the Commonwealth.

The Kentucky Alcoholic Beverage Control is a participating Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund(KLEFPF) agency. Investigators are required to possess and maintain a Peace Officer Professional Standards(POPS) certificate. Investigators currently receive an additional \$4,562.00 training stipend each year foradhering to the training guidelines established by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC).

Skills and Expectations

• Possess and maintain a Peace Officer Professional Standards (POPS) law enforcement officer certificationthrough the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC).
• Required to carry and use a firearm.
• Be exposed to dangerous working conditions.
• Frequently communicate in person or by other means of technology.
• Be exposed to contagious diseases.
• Work overtime or alternate schedules.
• Strong verbal and written communications.
• Computer literacy.
• Solid judgement.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects.

Reasons to work for us

• Paid leave (sick, annual, etc.) and paid holidays
• Training and career development opportunities
• Educational and tuition assistance
• A variety of affordable health, dental and vision insurance options, flexible spending accounts, andfirst-day health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation
• Wellness incentive programs
• Employee discounts on electronics, health and wellness, retail, travel/events/entertainment,services/education
• Telecommuting and flexible work schedules

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have four years experience in the field of investigative law enforcement or a related field of investigation.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience as a sworn law enforcement officer will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 21 years of age. Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Employees in this classification are subject to the provisions of KRS Chapter 15 and 503 KAR 1:140 relating to peace officer certification as administered by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council. For additional information please refer to: Kentucky Revised Statutes - Chapter 15 503 Chapter 1 Regulation 140 Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possess and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

May work irregular hours due to nature of investigative work. Will be required to travel in the course of investigations. May be exposed to dangerous situations and makes physical arrests. Works in all types of weather.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact foradditional information.

If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career where you can make a positive impact in yourcommunity, we would love to review your application for Investigator II with the Kentucky Department ofAlcoholic Beverage Control.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D