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Secretary of State IntranetDefinition:
Administrative, supervisory, and investigative work within the Secretary of State's Office involving investigations of complaints regarding technical and professional individuals licensed by the appropriate licensing board. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative superior, with legal guidance provided by an office attorney. Supervision is exercised over subordinate investigators.
Examples of Work Performed:
Supervises or personally conducts investigations of complaints of unprofessional or criminal conduct on the part of licensees. Verifies information, obtains records, executes search warrants and reviews all relevant reports. Provides recommendation as to whether unprofessional or criminal conduct has been committed and whether mitigating circumstances were present. Establishes investigative procedures and techniques reviews the work of subordinates. May conduct investigation of potential licensees. Coordinates undercover operations. Maintains an intelligence file of information about potential license violations or criminal conduct. May assist in administering national and state licensing exams. Serves subpoenas to procure information related to cases. Prepares oral and written reports on investigations. May serve notice of suspension or revocation of license. Attends training seminars and meetings for the purpose of maintaining current knowledge in the profession. Responds to inquiries from the public and other governmental agencies regarding licensing regulations. Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required for Class Entry:
- Considerable knowledge of investigative principles and techniques.
- Considerable knowledge of interviewing and interrogating techniques.
- Knowledge of the laws and regulations regarding criminal investigative work.
- Knowledge of the laws of search and seizure.
- Knowledge of judicial principles and trial procedures.
- Ability to supervise the organization, coordination and implementation of investigative plans.
- Ability to conduct surveillance in both civil and criminal matters and to work in an undercover capacity.
- Ability to preserve the confidentiality of information.
- Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret criminal intelligence.
- Ability to prepare detailed reports.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to supervise.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required for Full Class Performance:
- Knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations of the various licensing boards assigned.
- Knowledge of federal and state criminal laws pertinent to assigned boards.
- Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations of the various licensing boards assigned.
- Knowledge of the Vermont law enforcement community and criminal court system.
- Knowledge of administrative laws and proceedings.
- Ability to conduct investigations with minimal direction.
Environmental Factors:
Duties require extensive travel throughout the state during irregular hours for which private means of transportation is required. Some out-of-state travel may be required. The nature of the work creates situations of potential danger. Strong adversary opinions and or highly reticent individuals may be encountered during investigations. Willingness to work evenings is essential.
Minimum Qualifications for Application:
Education: High school graduation.
Experience: Five years at or above a technical level in investigatory work, law enforcement, para-legal, or criminal justice work. College training in the areas of law enforcement, criminal justice, para-legal, or pre-law can be substituted for up to four years of the required experience on a semester for six months basis. Other college training may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience on a semester for six months basis.
Note: An applicant must have completed the basic course for a law enforcement officer given by the Vermont Police Academy at time of hire.