Investigator II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; Presencial; USD 48.000 - 73.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid holidays

Training and career development

Education assistance

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement

Deferred compensation

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Telecommuting options

Descripción de la vacante

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Kentucky is seeking an Investigator II for the Public Protection Cabinet, Dept of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The role conducts complex investigations, enforces alcohol/tobacco laws, and supports training of staff.

Location varies across McCracken County, with overtime eligibility and a strong emphasis on regulatory enforcement. Responsibilities include supervising investigators, handling evidence, and coordinating investigations.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Four years of investigative law enforcement experience or related field.
• Experience substituting education with sworn law enforcement experience allowed.
• Must be 21+ and possess a valid driver's license.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct complex and sensitive investigations under Kentucky and federal laws.
• Train and mentor new investigators.
• Prepare and submit administrative and criminal paperwork.
• Coordinate a team of investigators including warrant planning and execution.
• Investigate complaints and conduct tobacco inspections.
• Issue citations or warnings for tobacco violations.
• Maintain FDA program status and testify at hearings.
• Handle evidence with chain-of-custody procedures.
• Recruit investigative aides and supervise operations.
• Testify in administrative and criminal proceedings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

POPS certification

Firearm use

Dangerous working conditions

Verbal communication

Written communication

Overtime work

Team supervision

Judgement

Ability to lift heavy objects

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

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

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 Varies – McCraken 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 legal division 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts complex and sensitive investigations such as death and, or, fatal collision investigations.
• Assists in training and mentoring newly hired investigators.
• Completes and submits administrative paperwork and other required documentation for administrative and criminal assignments.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, reviews the work of a group of investigators including, but not limited to, search warrant planning and execution, investigation of cases and, or, executing emergency suspension orders.
• Investigates complaints.
• Conducts required number of tobacco inspections.
• Issues administrative citations and, or, warnings for tobacco violations under KRS Chapter 438.
• Achieves and maintains Federal Drug Administration (FDA) Commission status.
• Follows guidelines of FDA Program Coordinator and testifies 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.

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

Investigators are highly skilled members of a team of law enforcement professionals who work to provide a vital link between the alcohol industry and the citizens of the Commonwealth. From the initial inspection of a prospective new premises to the use of investigative techniques in mitigating access of alcohol and tobacco to 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 for adhering to the training guidelines established by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC).

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Possess and maintain a Peace Officer Professional Standards (POPS) law enforcement officer certification through the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC)
• Required to carry and, or, 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
• Required to be able to lift heavy objects

Reasons To Work For Us Include

• 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, and first-day health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation
• Wellness incentive programs
• Employee discounts on electronics, health and wellness, retail, travel, events, entertainment, services and education
• Telecommuting and flexible work schedules

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 to other 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 for additional information.

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.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Brett Bond at [e-mail] or [phone].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D