Senior Commissioned Investigations

Job Description:

Senior Commissioned Investigations

Description

Senior Commissioned Investigator Compliance & Investigations Bureau

Motor Vehicle and Driver Licensing Division

Department of Revenue

Location: Springfield, Missouri

DOR's Vision: To provide every customer the best experience every time.

HOW THIS POSITION SUPPORTS THE DEPARTMENT'S VISION:

The State of Missouri's Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle and Driver Licensing Division is conducting a search for an experienced investigator who is self-motivated and focused on identifying fraud and enforcing Missouri’s revenue and motor vehicle laws. A Senior Commissioned Investigator will be one of the Compliance & Investigations Bureau (CIB) investigators and is responsible for investigating possible violations of Missouri’s revenue and motor vehicle laws by businesses or individuals. The Motor Vehicle and Driver Licensing Division is staffed with approximately 300 employees and has an annual budget of approximately $16 million.

DUTIES PERFORMED TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENT'S VISION:

This description may not include all the duties, knowledge, skills, or abilities associated with this title.

• 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 victims, witnesses, and persons suspected of violating statutes, policies and/or procedures administered by the assigned agency and prepares necessary statements of such encounters.
• 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 when conducting investigative and surveillance activities.
• Administers instructive courses to other outside 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 and state laws and/or regulations.
• Prepares and issues subpoenas.
• Testifies in criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings.
• Exercises independence and initiative in the performance of responsibilities; receives general administrative direction.
• Performs other related work as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES NEEDED

Strategic Thinking Self-directed Customer Service Friendly Excellent Communication Computer Literacy Detail Oriented Neat & Organized Superb Interpersonal Skills

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 QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 area, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of and experience with Missouri’s motor vehicle, driver license and dealership laws/regulations

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Interested applicants with questions regarding the position may contact Chief-Administrator

Michael Atkinson at (573) 526-5122; email at michael.atkinson@dor.mo.gov , or the Missouri Department of Revenue Human Resources and Total Rewards Office at (573) 751-1291.

Salary:

48496.56-52077.60 per Year