Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. The work requires light physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Distinguishing Features Differs from Liquor Control Investigator II class in which incumbents perform investigative work involving the more complex problems relating to enforcement of the state liquor control laws and perform as lead workers to lower-level liquor control investigators. Conducts investigations of retail stores, private clubs, or wholesale liquor licensees by conducting surveillance to detect possible violations or follow-up on complaints or suspicions of possible violations. Completes time reports and activity reports in order to keep supervisors and management informed of field activities and time spent on investigations and other duties. Provides assistance to local and other law enforcement agencies or officials by acting as a back-up or by supplying information to help with the apprehension or investigation of other criminals or criminal activities. Oversees or monitors license deliveries, store close-outs, store transfers, disasters, and the issuance of permits when necessary by observing or inspecting licensee to ensure compliance with state laws and regulations.