Enforcement Agent

This position conducts thorough, complex investigations of violations pertaining to the Division of the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR), using generally accepted and legally sanctioned investigative techniques. Investigations are conducted relating to underage alcohol, fraudulent license applications, hidden ownership, false ID rings, illegal shipments of alcohol, industry practices violations, and other violations of the laws. Creates comprehensive reports and research databases using electronic equipment. Official duty station may be agent's home. Long hours of driving, surveillance, loud music/background noises in licensed establishments, and adversarial verbal and/or physical contact with violators are all potential hazards. Requirements for the incumbent include the ability to move through crowds and climb stairs, diffuse situations with intoxicated/irate persons, work may be in smoke-filled areas/rooms and adverse weather conditions. Agents perform their duties in a variety of environments frequented by customers of all ages, and at times must be able to blend into the existing environment to conduct their duties undetected. Performance of these duties may include physically arresting persons and/or search and seizure of evidence. Must pass extensive background investigation, physical examination, psychological evaluation and polygraph examination. This position frequently conducts undercover enforcement operations.

https://www.ksrevenue.gov/pd/K0239938.pdf

Education: High school diploma. A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice preferred.

Licensing & Certification: Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license to perform the essential functions of this position. KCPOST certified Law Enforcement Officer or able to complete KCPOST training program within one year from date of hire.

Minimum Qualifications: Three years' experience working as a commissioned law enforcement officer.

Special Requirements: Must be a United States citizen and at least 21 years of age. Must complete a basic law enforcement training program and/or obtain certification as a law enforcement officer recognized by the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training (KCPOST) before being given permanent status. At time of appointment, candidate must take and pass a polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, and a drug screening test approved by the KDOR Office of Personnel Services. This class requires the use of a firearm for law enforcement duties and therefore, candidates cannot have been convicted of, and must be free of any diversions from, a felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime as set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 922 (d) (9) and (g) (9) Applicant must pass pre-employment physical.

Preferred Experience: Prefer experience conducting complex criminal investigations, alcohol violation enforcement, background investigations and licensing violations.

Preferred Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, data entry, proofreading, editing, and attention to detail.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: KBI and FBI fingerprint required due to access to Federal Tax Information files in KDOR systems and due to the position requiring use, contact with and ability to request sensitive Criminal History Record Information for Enforcement Agents.

• Transcripts (if necessary)
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

• Resume
• Cover Letter

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785) 296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612