SBI Officer - Alcohol/ Nicotine Enforcement

About the role

Full-time, in-office position located at 4501 S 2700 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84114. Schedule Code B (Competitive Career Service). Hourly wage range: $35.71 – $51.73. Open only to current Public Safety sworn personnel. Application deadline: 10/25/2026. Recruiter: Laura Alexander (LAlexander@utah.gov). Background check and drug test not required.

Responsibilities

Principal duties for all sworn investigative personnel at SBI

• Investigate, assist with, and manage criminal investigations including death/homicide, person/property crimes, officer-involved critical incidents, cybercrimes, sexual assault, crimes against children, human trafficking, public corruption, fraud, forgery, white-collar crimes, threat management, gun denial investigations, and narcotic/alcohol investigations.
• Conduct investigative operations and techniques: undercover operations, management of confidential informants, surveillance, and suppression operations.
• Participate in on-call schedule/rotation and respond to call-outs per DPS and SBI policy.
• Complete a Field Training Agent (FTA) program within one year of reassignment (exemptions may apply for demonstrated competency or equivalent training).
• Participate as a member of an Evidence Response Team in collection and documentation of evidence (digital and physical), working closely with the State Crime Lab.
• Coordinate with other SBI Agents and UHP Troopers to conduct criminal investigations and intelligence-led policing; effect physical custody arrests, document investigations through thorough report writing, and submit cases for prosecution.
• Plan and prepare execution of search/arrest warrants, operational planning, and case debriefing.
• Coordinate investigative efforts with local, state, and federal police agencies as necessary.
• Coordinate follow-up services for victims through the DPS Victim Services Program.
• Professionally represent the Utah Department of Public Safety and SBI at training, seminars, and other law enforcement and professional meetings.
• Provide training related to criminal investigations to law enforcement and community members.
• Network and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Alcohol & Nicotine enforcement team (Section 22) specific duties

• Work within DABS licensee establishments (bars and locations where alcohol/intoxicants are served) and DHHS nicotine licensed establishments.
• Work nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled to meet strategic needs: reduce alcohol-created emergencies and impaired drivers (alcohol); reduce nicotine products and illegal substances sold to minors (nicotine).
• Follow DPS policy when operationally purchasing alcohol, simulating consumption, entering sexually oriented businesses, or purchasing nicotine/illegal products. Non-compliance may result in reassignment.
• Conduct nicotine enforcement investigations including covert operations, uniformed suppression, and general enforcement of Utah laws.
• Conduct alcohol enforcement investigations including covert operations, uniformed suppression, and general enforcement of Utah laws.

Principal duties of the Agent position within Section 22

• Conduct criminal and civil investigations; gather evidence, documents, records, criminal history, and all relevant information.
• Manage case disposition logs and communicate updates to supervisors frequently.
• Enforce Criminal Code.
• Locate and interview witnesses, victims, and suspects; serve subpoenas and other legal documents.
• Make arrests, testify in official proceedings, and transport witnesses.
• Develop sources of information and manage Confidential Informants.
• Gather and share information with SIAC.
• Attend meetings with attorney(s) for case planning, development, and direction.
• Professionally represent the Utah Department of Public Safety at trainings, seminars, and other law enforcement events.
• Effectively communicate, interact, and assist fellow officers.
• Provide case support to other DPS departments or State agencies as needed.
• Participate in and oversee undercover operations.
• Identify criminal organizations and related crimes; actively investigate these cases.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal police agencies regarding investigations and activity in corresponding areas.
• Conduct thorough, professional, and complete investigations including reporting, case file preparation, and effective courtroom testimony.
• Collect, analyze, and document evidence related to criminal cases.
• Conduct surveillance using a variety of methods and techniques.
• Plan and conduct Covert Underage Buyer operations.
• Conduct TRACE investigations (Targeting Responsibilities for Alcohol Created Emergencies).
• Coordinate and participate in overt and covert inspections of DABS licensees.
• Coordinate and participate in youth alcohol suppression events.
• Coordinate with DABS in relation to alcohol-related cases and offenses.

Qualifications

• Per DPS Policy 507.4(a): sworn employees must complete one year of service after probationary period before requesting a full-time specialist transfer (30 months total service).
• Sworn employees applying for transfer to a Specialty Assignment must submit a letter of support from immediate supervisor and Section Commander as part of the interview process (mandatory for all Specialty Assignments).
• Position is exempt from seniority-based transfer policy; open as a lateral transfer for current DPS Officers.
• Incumbent must reside within 50 miles of the SBI office (4501 S. 2700 W., Taylorsville).
• All sworn investigative personnel at SBI are included in the on-call schedule/rotation and must respond to call-outs per DPS and SBI policy.
• Must participate in and successfully complete a Field Training Agent program within one year of reassignment; failure may lead to reassignment away from SBI. Exemptions may include a modified program for personnel demonstrating competency or completion of equivalent training.
• Alcohol & Nicotine enforcement team members must be willing and able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled; follow DPS policy for operational alcohol/nicotine purchases and entry into regulated establishments; non-compliance may result in reassignment.

Skills / Ideal candidate

• Investigative experience and training in criminal and administrative cases, prosecutions, and referrals for administrative action.
• Demonstrated investigative competency or documentation of experience/training in investigative techniques.
• Experience in evidence collection and investigative case management.
• In-depth knowledge of and working experience with Utah alcohol laws (preferred for Alcohol Enforcement Section).
• Experience conducting TRACE investigations (Targeting Responsibilities for Alcohol Created Emergencies).
• Ability to learn or experience with the administrative process of referring a license/establishment to DABS.
• Knowledge of or competency with investigative tools: DNA and Advanced DNA capabilities, LPR (License Plate Readers), Callyo (body wires), NIBIN, FARO, P-SANS (Public Safety Alerts and Notifications System), and investigative techniques involving Geo-Location Technologies.

Pay

Hourly wage: $35.71 – $51.73.

Schedule

Schedule Code B (Competitive Career Service). Position requires nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled to meet strategic operational needs of Section 22 (alcohol and nicotine enforcement). On-call rotation and call-out response required per DPS and SBI policy.