SPECIAL AGENT

Position Summary Clark County Department of Business License seeks a Special Agent who will conduct complex on‑site inspections of privileged, regulated, and general businesses to verify compliance with County codes and regulations. When violations or irregularities are identified, the Special Agent determines the most appropriate course of action to bring the business into compliance. The Special Agent prepares notices, investigative reports, correspondence and other written materials related to licensing and enforcement activities. The candidate will perform both field and office work and must be available to work nights, evenings and weekends. This position is assigned to the Business License Enforcement team. Responsibilities Plans and conducts a variety of complex on‑site inspections for proposed and existing privileged and regulated businesses, including gaming, liquor, adult entertainment and similar facilities, to verify that such businesses are in compliance with County codes and regulations; determines the most appropriate means of bringing the business into compliance. May act as the project lead agent on large, difficult or complex investigations and reviews. Reviews complex corporate structures involving contracts, corporation papers, lease agreements, managerial agreements, purchase agreements and assets. Locates unlicensed businesses or businesses that have a change of ownership, location or business name and initiates appropriate changes in documentation; issues notices of non‑compliance, misdemeanor citations or cease‑and‑desist orders as required. Reviews and investigates complex applications to be submitted to the Gaming and Licensing Board; reviews written documentation concerning business history, ownership and financing; prepares recommendations and outlines concerns to the Board as required. Confers with legal staff regarding licensing violations; testifies before an administrative hearing officer or in a court of law as required. Determines, receives and collects appropriate fees and penalties, including audit fees; collects returned checks, delinquent room taxes and other problem payments; balances payments received on a regular basis. Confers with department and legal staff regarding license code interpretation and procedure application; provides factual information to existing or potential businesses regarding such codes and procedures; assists applicants in completing forms and providing required information. Prepares a variety of notices, reports of investigations, correspondences and other written materials. Maintains accurate records and files and prepares periodic or special reports related to the work performed. Monitors changes in the law or ordinances that may affect division activities; assesses their impact upon division activities and recommends policy and procedural changes as required. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Conducts inspections of and enforces regulations related to roadside or event vendors, garage sales and other short‑term activities. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work. Drives a personal or county motor vehicle to various sites within the County in order to conduct investigations and attend meetings. Minimum Requirements Education: Two (2) years of college level coursework in business or public administration, law enforcement, accounting or a related field. Experience: Three (3) years of full‑time experience in business license inspection and investigation or in a similar investigative capacity. Valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at the time of appointment. Legal authorization to work in the United States. Additional Qualifications Background investigation clearance. Physical ability to work in a typical office setting and to drive a motor vehicle to various inspection sites, as well as vision, hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation. Physical Demands Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and drive a motor vehicle to visit inspection sites and attend meetings; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. #J-18808-Ljbffr