State of Connecticut Executive Branch

In the Department of Consumer Protection this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in investigating complaints and alleged violations of state laws and regulations pertaining to state regulated gaming and pari-mutuel operations.

Works under the general supervision of the Consumer Protection Manager of Gaming Enforcement and Assurance or other employee of higher grade.

• Conducts surveillance; 
• Interviews witnesses, complainants and others to obtain information; 
• Secures evidence in form of statements, documents, records and exhibits for use in administrative hearings and court; 
• Investigates backgrounds of licensees, subcontractors and agents; 
• Analyzes financial records and other reports; 
• Identifies possible threats to internal and external security; 
• Gathers information and writes reports; 
• Prepares and submits affidavits and applications for arrest warrants; 
• Apprehends suspects and makes arrests; 
• Presents cases in court; 
• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of
  • relevant state laws and regulations;
  • investigatory methods and techniques; 
  • law enforcement and security practices; 
• Skills
  • interpersonal skills; 
  • oral and written communication skills; 
  • interviewing skills; 
• Ability to utilize computer software.

College training in law enforcement or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

• Incumbents in this class must obtain and retain appointment by the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection as a special police officer.
  
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
  
• Candidates for this class are subject to selection standards pursuant to Sections 7-294e-1 to 7-294e-24 of the regulations of the Police Officer Standards and Training Council.

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to dangerous situations which may cause injury or loss of life and may perform field investigations under unpleasant conditions.

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Consumer Protection Gaming Investigator in Salary Group AR 22 approved effective February 15, 2012. (Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 23-135