Consumer Protection Investigator - Limited Term Employment

DSPS is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we provide:

• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals and overall well-being

What We Are Looking For: Two entry-level or experienced professionals who have an interest in conducting investigations involving violations of statutes and standards of conduct.

Where We Are Located: These positions offer a hybridized work schedule following the completion of an initial training period. They will be headquartered at the Hill Farms state office building and allows the option to work remote up to 5 days per week. These positions will be required to come into the office for training, meetings and/or operational needs. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are still expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.

LTE positions assist in the development of your skills and experience and offer growth potential via opportunities to join our team in a permanent role! For more information on DSPS you can visit our website by clicking here.

***Travel may be required to conduct inspections throughout the state***

The Consumer Protection Investigator assists prosecutors and senior and advanced investigators in the Division of Legal Services and Compliance (DLSC) in the performance of investigations to secure testimony and physical evidence to support effective enforcement actions by the DLSC. The outcomes of these investigations can result in setting statewide standards of practice in the professions affected. This position places emphasis on learning and applying the statutes, administrative code, and standards to determine if there have been any violations by credential holders. Specific responsibilities include:

• Assist in planning, initiating and conducting timely investigations relating to unprofessional conduct, impairment and other alleged violations of rules or statutes.
• Draft and prepare written summaries of case investigations.
• Assist in the performance of legal support work.
• Perform record keeping, administrative and other duties as assigned.

This position is in schedule-range (05-13) with a salary of $25.54 per hour.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.

This state agency does not sponsor work visas. This state agency is not enroll in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and limited to 1,039 hours in 26 consecutive pay periods (1 year).

Wisconsin residency is required for Limited Term Employment positions.

Limited Term Employment (LTE) positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to permanent civil service classified positions and do not lead to permanent status.

Qualified applicants will have experience with all the following:

• Experience drafting a variety of written communications (letters, memos, reports, summaries, or comparable).
• Experience or training assisting customers with questions via phone, email, fax, in person, or comparable method.
• Experience working on and managing multiple projects, assignments, or cases concurrently.

Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

This application requires you to submit a resume and letter of qualifications. Within your resume and letter of qualifications, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to items listed in the “Qualifications” section of the job announcement. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, please view the Resume and Letter of Qualifications Tips document. Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. For general wisc.jobs user information and if you are experiencing issues and need technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions related to obtaining the job description and details about this specific job posting can be directed to Chanda Kaz at chanda.kaz@dot.wi.gov or 608-267-2837.

The deadline to apply is 11:59PM CST on July 7, 2026.