Investigator - Tobacco Enforcement

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

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Full/Part-Time

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Job Description

 Title:  Investigator

Unit: Tobacco Enforcement

Salary Range:  $55,000 - $70,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Location of Work: Oklahoma City, OK

Schedule: Full-time

Position Description: An Investigator in the Tobacco Enforcement Unit will perform inspections of cigarette and tobacco retailers and wholesalers. These inspections are conducted under the statutory authority of the Prevention of Youth Access to Tobacco Act and the Master Settlement Agreement Complementary Act. An Investigator assigned to the Tobacco Enforcement Unit will prepare inspection reports, seize contraband products, store and manage seized items systematically, transfer them to the Oklahoma Tax Commission in a structured manner, obtain invoices, testify in court and perform other related duties.  This position will require extensive travel with occasional night and weekend work.  This is not a law enforcement position and CLEET certification is not necessary.  

Unit Summary:

The Tobacco Enforcement Unit ensures that tobacco product manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers comply with the provisions of the Prevention of Youth Access to Tobacco Act, the Master Settlement Agreement Complementary Act and other Oklahoma statutes and regulations related to the manufacture, sale, distribution, possession and taxation of cigarettes and other tobacco products.

Essential Functions: 

·         Develop and investigate cases.

·         Communicate and collaborate with other Investigators, Supervisory Investigator, OAG Attorneys, OAG Auditors, OAG Legal/Audit Assistants and employees of other state agencies.

·         Professionally interact with employees of cigarette and tobacco retailers and wholesalers.

·         Prepare written reports, maintain reports in an organized manner and timely submit reports to the OAG Legal/Audit Assistant.

·         Maintain and turn over seized contraband products to the Oklahoma Tax Commission in an organized manner.

·         Prepare and provide testimony in courtroom settings.

·         Interview witnesses, victims, and suspects, and then document findings.

·         Effectively and professionally research, prepare, analyze and understand complex information and legal issues.

·         Maintain the integrity of the Attorney General’s Office as well as the confidentiality of information as required by the Attorney General.

·         Ability to provide sound judgment.

Required Qualifications: 

·         Ability to analyze information, identify patterns, and draw logical conclusions.

·         Possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license.

·         Ability to drive a car for an extended period of time.

·         Ability to stoop, squat and reach above head.

Preference will be given to individuals with:

·         A bachelor’s degree

·         At least one year of experience inspecting cigarette and tobacco retailers and wholesalers.

·         Experience with cigarette and tobacco regulation.

All applicants must agree in writing to complete, and satisfactorily pass, a background investigation.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.