Investigator 1 (T) - Lottery Only

Under general supervision, at the full-performance level, independently conducts investigations of violations of federal and state laws, agency specific policies and regulations or claims for damages involving state agencies. Involves direct public contact work as well as contact with insurance company representatives and lawyers. Work requires the use of a personal automobile for travel. Employee is subject to on-call status during non-business hours. May be required to deal with situations which are potentially dangerous. Performs related work as required.
Hiring Process: This job is a tested position indicated with a (T) beside the title and requires an online examination. Once your application is received, you will be notified from CourseMill (web-based Learning Management System). You must complete the online examination within ten (10) days of receiving your notification or your application will be inactivated.
DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU CAN TEST WITHIN ten (10) DAYS after receiving your notification from CourseMill. Online applicants who do not test within ten (10) days of receiving this notification will be inactivated. There is a thirty (30 day) re-test waiting period.
Caution: Any time you retake the same test, your new score, whether higher or lower, will automatically replace any previous test scores.
Note: The same examination is used for: Investigator 1 - All agencies except Lottery and Investigator 2. YOU MUST APPLY FOR EACH TITLE SEPARATELY. YOU MUST APPLY PRIOR TO TESTING. You only need to take the test once to be scored for the titles for which you have applied.
NOTE: If you have already taken the test for Investigator 1 - Lottery within the past 30 days and want to be considered for Investigator 1 - All agencies except Lottery and Investigator 2, contact our office for instructions on how to have your current test scores applied to this title(s).
If you have previously applied for this job and simply want to update your ID (name, address, etc.), work preferences, or county availability, do not re-apply. Instead, email us at applicantservices@wv.gov.

• Conducts field investigations to ascertain facts and obtain evidence on reported violations; obtains statements concerning alleged violations.
• Explains pertinent laws or other agency regulations as it relates to a suspected violation during the investigatory process.
• Initiates prosecution of violators and testifies in court.
• Investigates businesses for proper licenses and cites for violations.
• Keeps records and makes oral and/or written reports of all investigations.
• Locates witnesses and obtains facts and evidence needed by attorneys in litigation of cases.
• Interviews subjects of investigation, complainants and witnesses using prescribed procedures.
• May check business records to determine amount of tax due to the state.
• May schedule and perform limited video lottery machine installations, removals, maintenance, chip changes, swap-outs, add-ons and destructions; investigates complaints of missing meters; completes related forms for documentation of machine changes; maintains record of receipt and destruction of Erasable, Programmable, Read Only Memory Chips (EPROMs).
• May maintain security and inventory of all limited video lottery machines and software at racetracks; oversees installation of new machines, software updates, movement of machines, conversion of terminals to new game themes, denomination changes and state required terminal maintenance; performs coin tests; maintains inventory of critical terminal repair parts; maintains security of warehouse storage facility.

You will not qualify for this position if you do not meet stated minimum requirements. We do not accept correctional officer or security guard experience as law enforcement.
Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
For Lottery only:
Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid investigative, law enforcement, desktop computer, surveillance, accounting/auditing and/or business operations, lottery operations, and/or casino operations, or gaming operations experience. Preference may be shown to applicants with investigative experience in casino or gaming operations.
Special Requirements: Possession of valid West Virginia driver's license and the availability of an automobile is required. Qualification to possess and use firearms may be required.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.

Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent