Working Title: Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Special Agent
Job Class: Special Agent
Agency: Public Safety Dept
Job ID : 91766
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing sarah.elliott@state.mn.us by 11:59 PM 02/09/2026.
Date Posted : 02/03/2026
Closing Date : 02/23/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-LEA
Division/Unit : Alcohol & Gambling Enf Agents / Alcohol & Gambling Enf Agents
Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time
Salary Range: $44.46 - $60.85 / hourly; $92,832 - $127,054 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 201 - MN Law Enforcement Assn/Law Enf
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies.
To manage and conduct complex financial and white collar criminal investigations, gambling license background investigations and to provide investigative assistance to other local, state, and federal law enforcement and regulatory agencies; thereby enhancing the safety and well-being of Minnesotans by maintaining the integrity of the state gambling and liquor industries through the efficient detection, identification and referral for regulatory sanctions or prosecution of those individuals who have committed illegal or prohibited acts.
Residency Requirement - Must live within 50 miles of St. Paul office location
The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.
Minimum Qualifications
1.) An associate's degree from an accredited institution with four (4) years full-time experience as a licensed peace officer conducting felony level criminal investigations with a law enforcement agency
-OR-
A four-year degree from an accredited institution, plus one (1) or more years of full-time experience as a licensed peace officer conducting felony level criminal investigations with a law enforcement agency
-OR-
A four-year degree from an accredited institution, plus four (4) or more years as a licensed police officer, plus one (1) or more specialized skillset listed below:
Specialized Skillset:
Fluency in a foreign language
Degree or certification in accounting or other closely related field
Degree or certification in a technology related specialty or computer science
Demonstrated advanced computer skill
Juris Doctorate Degree
AND
Applicants must be currently licensed as a Peace Officer in the State of Minnesota or be eligible to be licensed as a Peace Officer
Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation, physical and psychological examination prior to hire
Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications
Four Year degree with a major in accounting, finance, business, or similar
Experience as an investigator assigned primarily to financial crimes
Training and experience as a public speaker
Training and experience as a background investigator
Advanced degree
Ability to establish effective, collaborative working relationships and creditability among diverse and varied populations
Experience working on a specialized taskforce.
Six months of experience investigating gambling, alcohol crimes and/or experience conducting tribal compliance checks
Physical Requirements
Requires occasionally moving and transporting 50 pound items and frequently moving and transporting objects such as heavy tools and heavy file boxes. This job may require positioning self to move to a significant degree across rough terrain or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:
Criminal history
Reference check
Fingerprinting check (EDL/MNJIS/CJIS)
Credit check
Driver's license check
Education Verification
Drug Screen
Physical exam
Psych Evaluation
Hearing/Vision exam
US Citizenship check
The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
