Liquor Investigator

State of New Hampshire Job Posting Liquor Commission Enforcement and Licensing Division

50 Storrs St. Concord, NH 03301

$28.58/hour - $38.36/hour

See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Liquor Commission has a full-time vacancy for a Liquor Investigator I.

To investigate all criminal and administrative matters contained in laws, including motor vehicle laws and local city and town ordinances, relative to the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages.

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

• Education:
  
  Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from a recognized college, university or technical institute with a major study preferably in criminal justice or the equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  No experience required.
• OR
• Education:
  
  High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Three years of full-time employment as a certified police officer in a recognized jurisdiction or as a corrections officer, or three years of experience in the military on full-time active duty with an honorable discharge, or a combination of the three occupations totaling three years.
• License/Certification:
  Upon appointment, candidate must obtain a New Hampshire driver's license in compliance with New Hampshire statutes and maintain for duration of employment.

• Must be at least 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen upon application for position.
• Must be willing to accept employment anywhere in the state.
• Must pass polygraph examination, psychological examination and fitness standards prior to employment.
• Before the probationary period expires, appointees shall successfully complete a training program certifying the appointee as a police officer which satisfies all applicable provisions of RSA 106-L, and rules of the N.H. Police Standards and Training Council. A Liquor Investigator I must maintain all requirements for certification as a police officer in New Hampshire.
• The probationary period for Liquor Investigator I is one (1) year.

• Enforces all liquor and beverage laws upon premises where liquor and beverages are lawfully sold, stored, distributed, or manufactured.
• Conducts administrative investigations based on self-initiated case development and outside complaints. Insures licensee compliance with Title XIII by conducting premise inspections and surveillance, and by creating and participating in specialized enforcement operations.
• Conducts complex investigations of criminal activity connected to the operations of licensed establishments to gather evidence of violation, misdemeanor and felony crimes for criminal and administrative prosecution.
• Conducts on-site surveys to insure compliance with laws relating to youth access to tobacco.
• Interviews complainants and witnesses and interrogates suspects for the purpose of obtaining evidence and/or admission of guilt.
• Interfaces with the public, businesses, federal, state, and local officials, providing positive public relations.
• Educates and develops training programs for new and existing liquor licensees. Conducts training for Liquor Investigators and other law enforcement agencies.
• Prosecutes violation and misdemeanor criminal offenses in District Court. Read, writes, responds to and comprehends legal and non-legal documents, examines and compiles evidence to be used in criminal court cases.
• Utilizes proficiency in administrative law and procedure in support of the Division’s licensing functions, by conducting regular inspections and inspections for…