COMPLIANCE/ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR 2

No Nevada state income tax. Job Summary The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board is seeking to fill the position Compliance Enforcement Investigator 2 in Las Vegas. Compliance Enforcement Investigators perform investigative and law enforcement activities for the Cannabis Compliance Board. This position will conduct investigations which include scheduling interviews, preparing necessary correspondence, interpreting complex situations, evaluating evidence, and fact-finding. Compliance Enforcement Investigators obtain and execute legal documents such as arrest warrants, search warrants, subpoenas, and criminal complaints to continue the criminal justice process for any subsequent criminal prosecution. Incumbents must have an active Nevada POST Category 1 or 2 certification and maintain Nevada POST Category 2 certification as a condition of continuing employment. Incumbents carry firearms in the performance of their duties and must maintain a quarterly qualifying score of 70 or better with a firearm. Incumbents may be required to operate an authorized emergency vehicle. Applicants for the Compliance/Enforcement Investigator 2 class must meet minimum standards for appointment as a peace officer as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code. Incumbents are sworn peace officers who have Category II police powers for the enforcement of the provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes relating to their specific program area and any observed criminal activity. The investigative/enforcement process is initiated following a formal complaint, suspected violation or while conducting routine patrol, inspections, or surveillance activities utilizing standard investigative and enforcement techniques. Essential Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, police science, psychology, business administration or closely related field and one year of professional investigative, law enforcement, or program related experience where standard investigative and enforcement techniques were utilized to make program compliance determinations, enforcement of state and federal laws, preparation of detailed reports for the purpose of justifying administrative sanctions, penalties or criminal prosecution. Work experience may be obtained in a law enforcement, investigative, regulatory or comparable setting; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of professional experience as outlined above; OR one year of experience as a Compliance/Enforcement Investigator I in Nevada State service. Job Duties Receive and review formal complaints and make determinations regarding possible regulatory violations, criminal activity and jurisdiction within a specified program area; gather and analyze background information and facts pertaining to the complaint. Conduct routine patrol to detect violations of State and federal laws and regulations; initiate enforcement actions such as verbal or written warnings, issuing citations, arrest, mechanical repair orders, and/or placing vehicle out-of-service pending repairs, consistent with appropriate laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Conduct interviews with complainants, witnesses, employers, suspects, State and local governmental agencies and other sources to obtain information regarding violations or noncompliance; develop leads and facts pertaining to the case to prove a violation or criminal activity exists. Develop case files and maintain case logs and reports; place evidence in case file along with chronological documentation regarding investigative steps taken and all contact made with complainant, respondent, witnesses and other sources; develop final case reports for criminal prosecution as appropriate. Gather evidence such as photographs, witnesses' statements, business records, sales transactions, receipts, personnel files, vehicle registration and/or maintenance records, criminal history files, and other pertinent records or documents to develop trends, patterns and to support complaint or enforcement actions. Testify as a witness in Administrative and/or Criminal court. Perform surveillance and/or covert activities by visually observing and recording information, taking photographs, and/or requesting services to gather facts, evidence or develop leads. Conduct background investigations on individuals by gathering information regarding personal and criminal history, business activities, previous and current complaints or program violations; review business records, personnel records, vehicle records, required licenses, certificates, insurance, and other related documents; prepare reports and make recommendations based on State or federal program laws or regulations. Prepare various reports such as daily activity summaries, criminal/incident investigations, arrest reports, and inspection reports. Perform inspections of vehicles, drivers, and business operations to ensure compliance with State and federal laws and regulations; conduct inspections visually and/or with the use of hand tools or other methods to determine compliance or extent of violation and take appropriate enforcement actions. Obtain and execute legal documents such as arrest warrants, search warrants, subpoenas, and criminal complaints to continue the criminal justice process for any subsequent criminal prosecution. Perform general police work as #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Nevada