LIQUOR INVESTIGATOR I (Job ID# - 47685)

• Location:** US:NH:CONCORD
• Occupation Category:** 33-0000 Protective Service Occupations
• Employment Type:** Full-Time
• Post Date:** 07/10/2025 - **Close Date:** 07/23/2025
• Salary:** 28.580-38.360 USD
  
  

Description

**State of New Hampshire Job Posting**

**Liquor Commission**

Enforcement and Licensing Division

50 Storrs Street Concord NH 03302

**Liquor Investigator I**

$28.58/hour - $38.36/hour

Position #44227

The State of New Hampshire, Liquor Commission has a vacancy for a Full time Liquor Investigator I.

Summary

To investigate all criminal and administrative matters contained in laws, including motor vehicle laws and local city and town ordinances, relative to the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages while implementing and following a NH Liquor Commission rules and policies.

Responsibilities

• Enforces all liquor and beverage laws upon premises where liquor and beverages are lawfully sold, stored, distributed, or manufactured.
• Conducts administrative investigations based on self-initiated case development and outside complaints. Insures licensee compliance with Title XIII by conducting premise inspections and surveillance, and by creating and participating in specialized enforcement operations.
• Conducts complex investigations of criminal activity connected to the operations of licensed establishments to gather evidence of violation, misdemeanor and felony crimes for criminal and administrative prosecution.
• Conducts on-site surveys to insure compliance with laws relating to youth access to tobacco.
• Interviews complainants and witnesses and interrogates suspects for the purpose of obtaining evidence and/or admission of guilt.
• Interfaces with the public, businesses, federal, state, and local officials, providing positive public relations.
• Educates and develops training programs for new and existing liquor licensees. Conducts training for Liquor Investigators and other law enforcement agencies.
• Prosecutes violation and misdemeanor criminal offenses in District Court. Read, writes, responds to and comprehends legal and non-legal documents, examines and compiles evidence to be used in criminal court cases.
• Utilizes proficiency in administrative law and procedure in support of the Divisions licensing functions, by conducting regular inspections and inspections for the issuance of new and renewed liquor licenses.
• Assists other agencies, at times as the first responder, with situations out of the scope of Title XIII; recognize, respond and act to any criminal offense occurring in ones presence in accordance with NH RSA 179:59.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:** Associates degree or 60 credit hours from a recognized college, university or technical institute with a major study preferably in criminal justice or the equivalent.
• Experience:** No experience required.
  
  

**OR**

• Education:** High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Experience:** Three years of full-time employment as a certified police officer in a recognized jurisdiction or as a corrections officer, or three years of experience in the military on full-time active duty with an honorable discharge, or a combination of the three occupations totaling three years.
• License/Certification:** Upon appointment, candidate must obtain a New Hampshire driver's license in compliance with New Hampshire statutes and maintain for duration of employment.
  
  

Special Requirements

Must be at least 21 y