Investigator 3

The Iowa Department of Revenues Lottery Division is currently seeking a skilled investigator with a background in law enforcement to join our security team as an Investigator 3 to protect and ensure the security of lottery operations, games and systems. The Lottery Division provides responsible entertainment and prizes to the public, generating revenue for state programs, including support for veterans, economic development, law enforcement, education and agriculture.

In this position your duties will include:

• Investigating complaints and/or allegations of misconduct involving missing or stolen lottery tickets, fraud, illegal sales, misrepresentations by retailers, or other complaints originating from lottery offices, retailers, players, vendors or law enforcement
• Monitoring and evaluate the ticket printing process at vendor facilities to ensure compliance with the requirements outlined in the vendor contract
• Conduct periodic security compliance assessments of licensed lottery retailers
• Conduct the validation of high-tier prizes of $50,000 and above
• Oversee promotional drawings
• Respond to alarms and threats

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Experience or specific training in investigations
• Experience using records management systems
• Prior experience working as a certified police officer

Job Specific Competencies:

• Knowledge of the basic principles and techniques of investigation including areas such as interviewing, fact-finding, accessing data sources, surveillance, or covert investigations
• Ability to plan, organize and conduct thorough and complete investigations and to adapt investigative methods, techniques and procedures to specific situations
• Ability to identify issues which require proactive solutions
• Ability to deal confidentially with legally privileged and sensitive information

Employer Highlights:
The Iowa Department of Revenue is a well-respected employer. We are focused on providing excellent customer service, while offering a wonderful team atmosphere, work-life balance, free parking, and casual attire. We offer a flexible working environment and opportunities to work from home with the ability to work from anywhere in the State of Iowa as long as it is your primary residence. We have a great total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including:

• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
• Flexible Working Environment
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

The mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans through the responsible collection and generation of revenue to support the public good.

If youre looking for a career with an organization that values its employees and customers, youve come to the right place.

Applicants must live within the State of Iowa to qualify for this position. Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in law enforcement, corrections, criminology, police science, accounting, finance or law and experience equal to two years of full-time work in law enforcement, corrections or criminal investigation; OR graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in an area not listed above and experience equal to three years of qualifying work; OR a combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying full-time experience for each thirty semester hours of general college or university coursework; OR employees with current continuous experience in the State executive branch that includes experience equal to twelve months of full-time work as an Investigator 1 or 2, or in a comparable position involving investigative work experience.

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