Investigative Specialist 1 - Vid 129585

Minimum Qualifications
CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES:
Transfer Candidates – Current NYS employees who have one or more years of permanent or contingent-permanent service in the Investigative Specialist 1, Investigative Specialist 1 (Beverage Control) with all language parenthetics, Investigative Specialist 1 (Motor Vehicle) with all language parenthetics, and Investigative Specialist 1 (Narcotics) eligible to transfer via section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law may apply for transfer. Candidates must either already have a valid physical/medical clearance on file or will be required to take and pass an appropriate physical/medical evaluation to be considered for the transfer.
Note: Candidates will be required to meet the requirements for Peace Officer status and meet physical/medical standards for these positions.
Duties Description
Under the general direction of the Investigative Specialist 2 (Cannabis), the incumbent of this position will be responsible for investigating possible violations of the cannabis laws, rules, and regulations. They will conduct investigations into cannabis license businesses and any illicit activity involving cannabis.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Take statements and affidavits from individuals in an appropriate format, taking care to include a full description of the facts needed to support the investigation.
• Review assigned cases or complaints from the public to determine the section of law, rule, or regulation that applies and identify the issues and types of information needed.
• Obtain, inventories and safeguards evidence according to OCM procedures and legal requirements.
• May arrest, confine, and transport subjects of investigation and process them per established procedures.
• Identify and search public and private documents to locate persons of interest and may question others and follow leads to find such persons.
• Prepare factual written reports of information gathered during an investigation; and may recommend an appropriate course of action consistent with findings and agency policy and practices.
• May perform full range of supervisory functions
• Perform a wide variety of enforcement, regulatory and licensing investigative activities to gather information and report facts.
• Participate in joint operations with various levels of law enforcement targeting patterns of non-compliance or violations of laws and regulations.
• Meet with and interview witnesses, complainants, proprietors, prospective licensees, and others to obtain information relating to the investigation for enforcement, compliance, or eligibility purposes.
• Develop leads and informants; conducts surveillance and engages in undercover work. Uses camera, recording devices or other equipment as necessary.
• Plan the scope and method of investigation based on the Office of Cannabis Management policy, the accessibility of information and the seriousness of the issue.
• Discuss investigative findings and recommendations with supervisor and program specialists.
• Confer with law enforcement, prosecutors, and other entities to convey and obtain information relevant to an investigation, provides technical assistance and training and develops and maintains rapport to ensure cooperation in the conduct of investigations.

Additional Comments
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
Driver's license is required.
Applications Due: 05/11/23
Notes on Applying: Please submit a cover letter and/or resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.