Investigator III Job Opening

Investigator III

Workplace Alaska

Anchorage, Alaska
$4,788.00 a month — Full-time, Part-time
Category: Case Manager

This position is exempt from the current hiring restrictions and is open to "Alaska Residents Only".
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
The Office of the Commissioner is recruiting for an Investigator III for the Criminal Investigations Unit in the Anchorage office. This recruitment is open to "Alaska Residents" only.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
  • Performing complex criminal and civil investigations on behalf of all the Division with the Department of Revenue;
  • Testifying in court;
  • Preparing criminal complaints, search warrants, drafts and serving search warrants;
  • Communicating with suspects, witnesses, or others relevant to investigations;
  • Analyzing documents and records, including logs, tax returns, medical information, Department of Motor Vehicles records, Division of Election records, Department of Labor records, Public Safety (APSIN), and other data to determine appropriate action under state and federal law;
  • Preparing case reports summarizing investigation findings, regulatory actions, litigation, and/or review for and prosecution of criminal charges;
  • Assisting other law enforcement agencies by providing information in response to official requests as appropriate;
  • Assembling exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents for use in case preparation and trial or administrative hearings;
  • Traveling by aircraft or boat to sometimes remote locations around the State of Alaska for investigations or inspections.
The ideal applicant will possess some or all of the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience. All of the following traits must be documented in your applicant profile and cover letter. If you don't have experience with one or more of the traits listed below, simply say so.
  • Experience within a law enforcement or related agency conducting investigations;
  • Ability to interpret statutes, regulations, policies, and/or legal documents;
  • Experience working with confidential information;
  • Ability to work independently;
  • Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and database entry in an office setting;
  • Ability to prioritize work in order to meet deadlines;
  • Ability to interact professionally with other team members;
  • Good attention to detail.
NOTE: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

This position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction, or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally, security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


Two years of journey-level investigative work experience performing duties such as locating and gathering information, evidence and/or testimony to be used in civil or criminal proceedings, administrative actions, or governmentally regulated activities which included preparing reports in support of attorneys or agencies engaged in administrative adjudication, and/or detecting and verify suspected fraud, licensing violations, and other violations of state law.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION:

**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION CAREFULLY**

COVER LETTER
A cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should highlight your knowledge, skills and abilities as referenced in the job posting. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax it to the contact number provided in the job posting. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW
If you are selected to advance to the interview phase of the recruitment you must provide the following:

1. A list of three (3) professional references, which includes daytime telephone numbers; at least one being from a current or former supervisor.
2. Copies of your last two (2) performance evaluations, if available.

APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as ALEXsys or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/howtoapply/

EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts MUST be attached at the time of application or your application may be considered incomplete. If unable to attach to your application, email it to the contact provided in the job posting (if email is not an option, please call the contact person to obtain a fax number).

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

BARGAINING UNIT
If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, you must mark that it does not apply to you.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_lostpswd.cfm?&topheader=alaska.

EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to: [email protected]

For applicant password assistance please visit:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_lostpswd.cfm?&topheader=alaska

CONTACT INFORMATION:

If you have specific questions regarding the position, please contact the hiring manager directly:
Sandy McDermott, Administrative Assistant II
Criminal Investigations Unit, Department of Revenue
Email [email protected]
Fax (907) 269-0062