What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Investigator position at State of Kansas - Department of Revenue?
Job Posting closes: 07/20/2026
Supporting Documents Uploaded By: 07/21/2026
Employment Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, vision, and additional coverage
- Pre-tax savings accounts
- Sick & Vacation leave
- Work-Life Balance programs: military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
- Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
- Employee discounts with the STAR Program
- Retirement and deferred compensation programs
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-the-job training programs
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The position conducts thorough investigations pertaining to the regulation of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes and tobacco products using generally accepted and legally sanctioned investigative techniques. Works with underage cooperating individuals (UCIs) to conduct controlled buy investigations. Creates comprehensive/understandable reports and researches databases using electronic equipment provided. Enters and monitors cases through the state or federal systems. Long hours driving are required in order to complete assignments within the inspector's territory. Official duty station will be the inspector's home. Information deemed confidential will not be disseminated. Some overnight travel is required. Must pass KBI check, fingerprint check, credit check and childcare check. This position is not a law enforcement position.
https://www.ksrevenue.gov/pd/K0229843.pdf
Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum Qualifications: One year investigating, fact finding or enforcing state or federal laws and regulations.
Special Requirements: Must pass background check with the FDA every 5 years. Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred Experience: Ability to apply guidelines to individual situations. Ability to deal with people in an impartial manner. Ability to plan and prioritize work, good written and oral communication skills, and establishment of a good working relationship with industry. Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Preferred Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, 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, which may come into contact with sensitive Criminal History Record Information.
- Email: KDOR_Recruitment@ks.gov
- Phone: (785) 296-3077
- Mailing Address: Kansas Department of Revenue, Office of Personnel Services, 109 SW 9th Street, Topeka, KS 66612
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