Senior Commissioned Investigator - 7022040

Duties Performed

• Directs and/or conducts investigations of suspected violations and incidents that occur within the field of fraud, relating to the Department of Revenue.
• Interviews, or directs the interview of staff, victims, suspects, and witnesses to obtain verbal and written statements.
• Obtains evidence and ensures adherence to the chain of custody standards, as well as maintaining proper measures of custodial control.
• Locates and interviews individuals and representatives of business or governmental entities to obtain evidence of suspected violations or diversion efforts.
• Ensures compliance and initiates enforcement of state statutes and regulations regarding motor vehicle dealers, marine dealers, salvage businesses, towing companies, and contracted DMV license offices.
• Serves as a liaison with internal staff, law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys' offices, and other governmental entities, and other partners when conducting investigative and surveillance activities to ensure that the appropriate results are obtained.
• Administers instructive courses to other external law enforcement agencies on the roles and responsibilities of the Department of Revenue.
• Compiles, analyzes, evaluates, and preserves facts, statements, affidavits, and other evidence for use in legal actions, and prepares detailed reports of the investigative findings.
• Conducts confidential internal investigations of staff in situations which may involve theft, misfeasance, and malfeasance of state funds, or abuse of programs or policies.
• Examines and analyzes a variety of records to secure information concerning suspected violations of federal, state and local laws and/or regulations.
• Prepares and issues subpoenas.
• Testsifies in criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Missouri Peace Officer License, in good standing.
• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• Computer literate with a good understanding of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to write well written reports with proper grammar and spelling.
• Prior investigative or auditing experience in financial or resources investigations, civil, administrative, or criminal investigative experience (e.g. tax fraud, business licensing, ID fraud, etc.); or as a law enforcement officer.
• Preferred: Five (5) or more years of experience in law enforcement or closely related field.
• Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in Criminal Justice, Accounting, Auditing or related areas, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with Missouri’s motor vehicle, driver license and dealership laws/regulations.

Benefits

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