Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a Investigative Specialist 1 (Cannabis), and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Open Competitive: six years of experience in a field investigative position conducting interviews of witnesses and others, taking written statements and affidavits, collecting and analyzing physical and documentary evidence, and preparing detailed written reports of investigative findings.
OR
An Associate’s degree in criminal justice, cyber security, law enforcement, police science, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, economic crime management, or homeland security AND four years of qualifying experience; *
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A Bachelor’s or higher degree in criminal justice, cyber security, law enforcement, police science, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, economic crime management, or homeland security AND two years of qualifying experience.*
*Qualifying experience: experience in a field investigative position conducting interviews of witnesses and others, taking written statements and affidavits, collecting and analyzing physical and documentary evidence, and preparing detailed written reports of investigative findings.
Experience in such positions as police detective, insurance investigator, licensed and registered private investigator, federal investigator, state investigator, municipal investigator, child protective services investigator, in an investigative position involving trial preparations and detailed reports, or investigations within a branch of the Armed Services are examples which meet the Minimum Qualifications.
Non-qualifying Investigative Experience: Experience in routine police patrol work, security guard or related security position, tax collector, collector of delinquent accounts, credit checker, legal assistant/attorney, hotel or store detective, loss prevention officer, parole officer, correction officer, guard, inspector, or experience in adoption and/or foster care placement.
Duties Description The incumbent to this position would be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
• Obtain information concerning application for various type licenses or permits to sell alcoholic beverages.
• Interview complainants, witnesses, licensees, employees, and take written statements/affidavits relating to possible violations of the alcoholic beverage control law, rules, and regulations.
• Conduct both disclosed and undercover investigations.
• Examine records of licensed establishments to ensure compliance with the alcoholic beverage control law.
• Testify at administrative hearings.
Operational Needs:
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements for Peace Officer status* and meet physical/medical standards for these positions.
Peace Officer Status: Investigative Specialists (Beverage Control) are peace officers and must be qualified to hold such office in accordance with state law. As such, they are required to attend NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services sanctioned peace officer training. Employment is dependent on continuous certification as a peace officer.
Additional Comments Hours will be dependent upon management and may include evenings and weekend work.
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources/MH
Telephone 518-473-5282
Fax 518-486-1631
Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM
31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12242
Notes on Applying Please submit a cover letter and/or resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.