Senior Investigator, Lottery & Charitable Bingo

TSABAA; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation – Lottery and Charitable Bingo Division seeks an Investigator V to lead advanced investigations into potential criminal and administrative violations. The role involves planning, organizing, and conducting thorough examinations, interviewing witnesses, and preparing detailed reports.

Position may be commissioned as a peace officer. Work under supervision of the Manager, Investigations, with substantial latitude for initiative.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with degree in criminal justice, legal studies, government, public administration, business, accounting, finance, or related field; related law enforcement experience may substitute for college.
• Five years of investigative experience required.
• Willingness to work extra hours, weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Travel up to 50% for job-related purposes; use of vehicle required.
• Valid Class C driver's license required.
• Experience in fraud investigations and regulatory/administrative violations preferred.
• Experience with public and proprietary databases and Microsoft Office preferred.
• TCOLE Peace Officer licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and/or plans, organizes, and conducts investigations and examinations of alleged violations of laws, rules, and regulations.
• Conducts background investigations of licensing applicants and contractors.
• Analyzes financial documents and regulatory filings.
• Develops division policies and procedures and reviews investigative techniques.
• Testifies and presents evidence in hearings or court proceedings.
• Audits and analyzes records for compliance with agency laws and rules.
• Maintains evidence security and chain of custody.
• Conducts training and educational presentations.
• Responds to public questions and concerns as needed.

Skills

Investigations

Interviewing

Report writing

Legal research

Evidence handling

Undercover/surveillance

Court/testimony

Time management

Communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation – Lottery and Charitable Bingo Division seeks an Investigator V to lead advanced investigations into potential criminal and administrative violations. The role involves planning, organizing, and conducting thorough examinations, interviewing witnesses, and preparing detailed reports.

Position may be commissioned as a peace officer. Work under supervision of the Manager, Investigations, with substantial latitude for initiative.