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Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Special Agent - Special Agent

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 1h ago

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

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.

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