Investigator, Tobacco Enforcement Section

About the role

The Investigator position is within the Tobacco Enforcement Section of the Attorney General & Department of Law, located at the Office of the Attorney General (https://www.oag.state.va.us). The role may be based in the Richmond, Virginia OAG office or be home‑office based with access to that office, covering the Central Virginia area (from Pittsylvania County north to Amherst County, northeast to Albemarle County, southeast to Hanover County, and southwest to Brunswick County). Daily interstate travel is required, including infrequent overnight trips.

Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations of tobacco product manufacturers, licensed tobacco product distributors, and tobacco product retailers to ensure compliance with Virginia tobacco laws.
• Assists in both criminal and regulatory investigations.
• Works with local, state, and federal law enforcement and government agencies.
• Prepares evidence for prosecution and testifies to such findings in state and federal courts as needed.
• Assists with special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Related undergraduate degree, law enforcement certification, or commensurate experience.
• Major course work in criminal justice or prior investigative experience preferred; an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for educational criteria.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in time management and ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to organize and analyze large quantities of information.
• Keen attention to detail.
• High degree of initiative.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with word processing and database management systems (Microsoft products preferred).

Pay

Hiring range: $75,000–$80,000.