COMPLIANCE/ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR 2

Announcement Number: 52579 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 10/07/2025

Recruiter:
SUSAN ASHLEY
Phone: (775)684-0132
Email: q.ashley@admin.nv.gov

Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

The Position

Compliance/Enforcement Investigators perform investigative and enforcement functions to monitor compliance and enforce State and/or federal laws or regulations pertaining to a specific program or regulatory area.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

There are multiple Compliance/Enforcement Investigator 2 positions available with the Dept. of Motor Vehicles, Compliance Enforcement Division located in the Las Vegas area. Investigators are responsible for receipt and review of formal complaints, investigating complaints, conducting interviews, collecting facts in order to facilitate the determination of whether an entity or individual has committed a violation, preparing concise written reports of investigative findings, and making recommendations as they relate to the applicable statutes/codes. Investigators are required to: make determinations regarding possible regulatory violations and criminal activity, conduct routine patrols to detect violations, enforce actions involving verbal or written warnings, issue citations and conduct arrests, and testify at Criminal Court and Administrative Hearings. Under the authority of NRS 239B.010.1(b), the DMV utilizes NRS 205.4605 - 205.810, NRS 293.504, NRS 293.5045, 6 CFR 37.45, 49 CFR 1572.103, and 49 CFR 384.228 as criteria to obtain a FBI fingerprint clearance check on current and prospective employees. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-13_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, police science, psychology, business administration or closely related field and one year of professional investigative, law enforcement, or program related experience where standard investigative and enforcement techniques were utilized to make program compliance determinations, enforcement of state and federal laws, preparation of detailed reports for the purpose of justifying administrative sanctions, penalties or criminal prosecution. Work experience may be obtained in a law enforcement, investigative, regulatory or comparable setting; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of professional experience as outlined above; OR one year of experience as a Compliance/Enforcement Investigator I in Nevada State service. Special Notes Incumbents carry firearms in the performance of their duties and must maintain a quarterly qualifying score of 70 or better with a firearm. Incumbents may be required to operate an authorized emergency vehicle. Incumbents in the Compliance/Enforcement Investigator II, III, Supervisory Compliance/ Enforcement Investigator and Chief Investigator, Compliance/Enforcement classes must maintain Nevada POST Category II certification as a condition of continuing employment. This position is required to take a physical agility exam. Special Requirements A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. Pursuant to NAC 289.110 applicants must meet minimum standards for appointment prior to employment. Applicants must submit to a background, medical, polygraph and psychological evaluation prior to employment. Applicants may be required to pay for background fingerprinting and DMV history fees. Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. Additional Position Criteria Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Category 2 or higher certificate is required at the time of application. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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