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New Jersey Attorney General’s Office
NJRC #26-170: Special Services (Hourly State Investigator 2)
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What they do
A Judge oversees the legal process in court cases. Interprets law, advises jurors during trials, writes opinions and decisions, and gives verdicts in cases decided without a jury. May decide on a sentence for the defendant in a criminal case, or liability of a defendant in a civil case; may facilitate negotiations between parties in a dispute. Works in a county, state or federal court system.
$125,064 / year median in New Jersey
-3% projected decline
Job Description
The Attorney General's Office, New Jersey Racing Commission, is looking for an Hourly State Investigator 2 to join its team in Cherry Hill, NJ. The hourly rate for these positions will be $39.90 to $58.46 per hour. Special Services positions are filled on a part-time, temporary basis during normal business hours. Candidates appointed to a Special Services title will be limited to 944 work hours in a fiscal year.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Attorney General has broad oversight of the state's legal and law enforcement matters. As the head of the Department of Law & Public Safety, the Attorney General supervises a wide range of Divisions, Offices, and Commissions, consisting of over 2,800 sworn law enforcement officers, 600 attorneys, and thousands of other public servants.ABOUT THE DIVISION
The New Jersey Racing Commission (NJRC) regulates horse racing in New Jersey. NJRC is a nine-member, bipartisan body appointed by Governor, staffed by a team of career employees who oversee the permitting and licensing procedures of horse owners, trainers, drivers, and veterinarians.ABOUT THE POSITION
Under the limited supervision of the Executive Director, a State Investigator 4, or other supervisory official within the New Jersey Racing Commission is responsible for:- Overseeing the processing of pari-mutuel wagering by the staff operating the totalisator at the hub facility;
- Observing all aspects of the processing of wagers at the hub facility to ensure that wagering is handled and ceased in accordance with the requirements of the NJRC's rules;
- Performing other related duties as required.
- This position may require non-traditional work hours on an as needed basis, including evenings and/or weekends, on short deadlines for certain assignments, with or without advance notice.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as required on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
- Three (3) years of experience conducting background or criminal type investigations including the review and analysis of financial and accounting records.
- A Master's degree or certification as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated experience.
OTHER KEY FACTORS
- This position may require non-traditional work hours, on an as needed basis, including evenings and/or weekends on short deadlines for certain assignments, with or without advance notice.
- Preference for applicants who have experience with pari-mutuel wagering, analyzing transactions, database management, and proficient in spreadsheets.