COMPLIANCE/ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR 2

About the role

The Department of Business and Industry is hiring to fill multiple Compliance/Enforcement Investigator 2 positions within the Nevada Transportation Authority in Las Vegas. Incumbents, through audits and investigations, will assist the Authority in providing effective and efficient operations regarding compliance with and enforcement of federal and state laws and regulations related to transportation network companies, other passenger transportation, the moving and storage of household goods, and towing.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review formal complaints and make determinations regarding possible regulatory violations, criminal activity and jurisdiction within a specified program area;
• Gather and analyze background information and facts pertaining to the complaint.
• Conduct routine patrol to detect violations of State and federal laws and regulations;
• Initiate enforcement actions such as verbal or written warnings, issuing citations, arrest, mechanical repair orders, and/or placing vehicle out-of-service pending repairs, consistent with appropriate laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Conduct interviews with complainants, witnesses, employers, suspects, State and local governmental agencies and other sources to obtain information regarding violations or noncompliance;
• Develop leads and facts pertaining to the case to prove a violation or criminal activity exists.
• Develop case files and maintain case logs and reports; place evidence in case file along with chronological documentation regarding investigative steps taken and all contact made with complainant, respondent, witnesses and other sources;
• Prepare various reports such as daily activity summaries, criminal/incident investigations, arrest reports, and inspection reports.
• Perform inspections of vehicles, drivers, and business operations to ensure compliance with State and federal laws and regulations;
• Obtain and execute legal documents such as arrest warrants, search warrants, subpoenas, and criminal complaints to continue the criminal justice process for any subsequent criminal prosecution.
• Perform general police work as a secondary role to include enforcement of traffic and criminal laws and, as necessary, initiate appropriate legal action on observed violations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of professional experience as outlined above;
• One year of experience as a Compliance/Enforcement Investigator 1 in Nevada State service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, police science, psychology, business administration or closely related field and one year of professional investigative, law enforcement, or program related experience where standard investigative and enforcement techniques were utilized to make program compliance determinations, enforcement of state and federal laws, preparation of detailed reports for the purpose of justifying administrative sanctions, penalties or criminal prosecution. Work experience may be obtained in a law enforcement, investigative, regulatory or comparable setting.

Skills

• Working knowledge of: program laws and regulations; State and federal laws pertaining to the program area and appropriate enforcement actions; investigative principles and accepted practices; office procedures, methods and equipment; criminal law to include court procedures, laws of arrest, rules of evidence, search and seizure, confiscation of stolen property, and the legal rights of citizens; the use of force; the appropriate use and care of equipment such as firearms, handcuffs, radios, and patrol vehicle; interviewing and interrogation techniques; current principles and practices of criminal investigations, legal framework of the law, and court procedures.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.