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State of Nevada (NV)
SPECIAL AGENT, INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION - UNCLASSIFIED
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What they do
A Criminal Investigator works on criminal cases either as a police detective or private investigator. Investigates people accused of crimes, gathers evidence from crime scene or other searches, reviews evidence gathered by other law enforcement officials. Collects information that may be used for criminal prosecution.
$65,297 / year median in Nevada
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Gaming Control Board is seeking to fill the position of Special Agent in the Investigations Division in Carson City, Reno, or Las Vegas. Under limited supervision, a Special Agent in the Division (All Areas of Investigations) will perform the full range of duties in the investigation of complex and time sensitive applications for gaming licenses as well as other transactions or issues requiring Board and Nevada Gaming Commission (Commission) action; prepare comprehensive reports for presentation to the Board and Commission; provide leadership of investigative teams in the direction, scope, assignment, and completion of multiple investigations of a comprehensive and high-profile nature; provide training and input on the evaluation of team agents; complete administrative responsibilities; and perform related work as required. The ideal candidate is a detail-focused and ethical professional who analyzes financial data, identifies irregularities, and ensures compliance with tax laws through thorough and objective investigation. Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, administration of justice, economics, finance, accounting, criminal justice, or other applicable degree and five years of experience with an organization conducting financial analysis and/or law enforcement investigations; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level experience in the areas of accounting, auditing, financial planning, internal revenue service, income tax preparation, budgeting, taxation, banking, finance, securities, legal research, real estate investment management, business or public administration involving budget preparation and business development, or business management and planning and/or investigative experience involving white collar crime, drug trafficking or money laundering, detective bureau, organized crime, intelligence collection, fraud, or closely related experience. Under limited supervision, a Special Agent in the Division (All Areas of Investigations) will perform the full range of duties in the investigation of complex and time sensitive applications for gaming licenses as well as other transactions or issues requiring Board and Nevada Gaming Commission (Commission) action; prepare comprehensive reports for presentation to the Board and Commission; provide leadership of investigative teams in the direction, scope, assignment, and completion of multiple investigations of a comprehensive and high-profile nature; provide training and input on the evaluation of team agents; complete administrative responsibilities; and perform related work as required. Analytical Thinking, Integrity and Ethical Judgment, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Interviewing Skills, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving.