Criminal Investigator

This announcement is open to the public.

At the Georgia Department of Revenue, our mission is to administer the tax laws of the state of Georgia fairly and efficiently in order to promote public confidence and compliance while providing excellent customer service. If you would like to help us build on our vision of maintaining a highly motivated and well‑trained workforce who proudly serves the Georgia residents and business owners, this is your chance to shine!

The Department of Revenue is the principal tax collection agency for the State of Georgia. We administer tax laws and enforce laws and regulations concerning alcohol and tobacco products in the state. Our mission is to administer the tax laws of the State of Georgia fairly and efficiently in order to promote public confidence and compliance, while providing excellent customer service.

• Annual & Sick Leave Accrual

Under general supervision, the Criminal Investigator trains to investigate alleged or suspected violations of Federal, State, or local laws, rules, and regulations to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution or to report findings to the appropriate jurisdictional authority for their action. Incumbents in this job are by law considered to be Peace Officers and therefore must meet the standards for this job prescribed by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (POST).

• Conducting criminal and/or administrative investigations to obtain evidence of reported fraud, abuse, or violation of rules, regulations, or statutes, or locate missing persons.
• Enforcing alcohol and tobacco laws and regulations, and related work.
• Obtaining and executing arrest and search warrants.
• Conducting detailed alcohol and tobacco license investigations.
• Conducting detailed investigative reviews of financial and business documents to identify fraud and determine compliance with alcohol and tobacco licensing requirements.
• Attending advanced law enforcement and investigative training.
• Conducting criminal and administrative interviews and interrogations.
• Recruitment of underage operatives for alcohol and tobacco compliance investigations.
• Conducting monthly alcohol and/or tobacco compliance investigations in assigned territory.
• Performing detailed inspections of licensed premises to determine compliance with related laws and regulations.
• Conducting investigations into complaints of violations of related laws and regulations.
• Providing assistance to other state, federal, or local law enforcement when needed.
• Serving in undercover assignments. (Must be willing to conduct covert and overt law enforcement activities in potentially dangerous and/or adult themed environments)
• DOR Special Agents are assigned to GEMA/HS Emergency Support Function (ESF) 13 and are subject to deployment detachments in support of state law enforcement operations.
• Travelling to counties within assigned territory or throughout the state as necessary.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND must meet the prerequisites and complete the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program certification.
• Two years of experience in law enforcement or related field AND Georgia P.O.S.T. certification.

• Priority Consideration will be given to applicants currently working in a law enforcement position with two consecutive years of work experience AND active PBLE Certification (certification number required).

• Active P.O.S.T Basic Law Enforcement Certification in good standing. Candidates selected must undergo physical and psychological evaluations and a polygraph test, and have a minimum vision of 20/60 corrected to 20/40 in each eye.

Please note this job requires an extensive background check. Selected candidates are subject to mandatory pre‑employment drug screening. Under the provisions of State Personnel Board Rule 9, these positions are subject to random drug screenings for continued employment.