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Investigative Specialist 1 Beverage Control (NY HELPS) - VID

Lensa
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
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NY HELP Yes

Agency Alcoholic Beverage Control

Title Investigative Specialist 1 Beverage Control (NY HELPS) - VID 211048

Occupational Category Enforcement or Protective Services

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 40%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address 163 W. 125th Street, 8th Floor

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10027

Duties Description The incumbent of this position would be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

  • Obtain information concerning applications for various types of licenses or permits to sell alcoholic beverages.
  • Interview complainants, witnesses, licensees, employees, and take written statements/affidavits relating to possible violations of the alcoholic beverage control law, rules, and regulations.
  • Conduct both disclosed and undercover investigations.
  • Examine records of licensed establishments to ensure compliance with the alcoholic beverage control law.
  • Testify at administrative hearings.
  • Other duties as needed/required.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:This title includes a traineeship opportunity, and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level *** based on their experience and education.Required experience: field investigative experience conducting interviews of witnesses and others, taking written statements and affidavits, collecting, and analyzing physical and documentary evidence, and preparing detailed written reports of investigative findings. Experience in such positions as police detective, insurance investigator, licensed and registered private investigator, federal investigator, state investigator, municipal investigator, child protective services investigator, in an investigative position involving trial preparations and detailed reports, or investigations within a branch of the Armed Services. Non-qualifying experience includes routine police patrol work, security guard or related security position, tax collector, collector of delinquent accounts, credit checker, legal assistant/attorney, hotel or store detective, loss prevention officer, parole officer, correction officer, guard, inspector, or experience in adoption and/or foster care placement.**Investigative Specialist 1 Beverage Control level requirements:

  • Investigative Specialist Trainee 1 Beverage Control (equated to SG-14): four years of qualifying experience OR an associate degree and two years of qualifying experience.
  • Investigative Specialist Trainee 2 Beverage Control (equated to SG-16): five years of qualifying experience OR an associate degree and three years of qualifying experience OR a bachelor’s degree and one year of qualifying experience.
  • Investigative Specialist 1 Beverage Control, SG-18: six years of qualifying experience OR qualifying associate and four years of qualifying experience OR qualifying bachelor and two years of qualifying experience. Qualifying degree: Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, cyber security, law enforcement, police science, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, economic crime management, or homeland security will be credited with four years of the required experience. Applicants with an associate degree in a field listed above will be credited with two years of the required experience.Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 14 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.Applicants will be required to meet the requirements for Peace Officer status and meet physical/medical standards for the position.NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional Comments

  • Travel may be required (approximately 40%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
  • Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.Notes:*There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.***Peace Officer Status: Investigative Specialists (Beverage Control) are peace officers and must be qualified to hold such office in accordance with state law. As such, they are required to attend NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services sanctioned peace officer training. Employment is dependent on continuous certification as a peace officer.The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience are encouraged to apply. New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.Downstate: Location Pay of $4,000.

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Name Human Resources/RA

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor, Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.

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