<p>Position Summary</p> <p>To see the full list of duties view the position description.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>The starting pay rate for this position is between $42.34 - $45.67 per hour ( $88.067 to $94,933 annually), or up to the appointment maximum at the time of the appointment, depending on experience and qualifications, plus excellent benefits. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see an estimate of the total value of our competitive benefits package!</p> <p>The classification of this position is Revenue Special Investigator, which is in Pay Schedule 07, Pay Range 03. Pay will be set in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan in effect at the time of hire. Starting pay for current state employees may vary based on applicable provisions in the Compensation Plan.</p> <p>Job Details</p> <p>The hiring process for this position will include a background investigation, criminal history check, fingerprint checks, tax compliance checks, pre-employment medical examination, drug screen, and psychological exams. Candidates must pass each step in the hiring process to move forward to the next and prior to offer of hire.</p> <p>I-9 Requirements: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of appointment. The Department of Revenue does not sponsor work or student visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. DOR participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all new employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.</p> <p>Probationary Period: A 12-month probationary period will be required.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Special Requirements (listed in the introduction section of the announcement): Applicants will need to answer and pass online questions, prior to further consideration of your letter of qualification and resume following the instructions outlined.</p> <p>Please address the following in your letter of qualifications and résumé:</p> <p>Special Requirement:</p> <p>Must be currently certified as a law enforcement officer by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB); or eligible for immediate recertification through the State of Wisconsin Department of Justice reciprocity.</p> <p>Reciprocity Note: For sworn law enforcement officer applicants from outside Wisconsin - Reciprocity Requirements for becoming a certified law enforcement officer in Wisconsin can be found at: https://wilenet.widoj.gov/training-standards/officer-training-employment-and-reciprocity</p> <p>Applicant Instructions:</p> <ul> <li>You must meet the special requirement noted above. If you do not meet this special requirement, you are not eligible and should not apply. </li><li>If you meet one of the special requirements above, you must clearly state on both your letter of qualification and also your resume that you have one of the qualifications above, listing which one you meet, providing dates, employer, etc. that support how you meet the special requirements. </li><li>If you do not clearly state how you meet this special requirement in both your letter of qualification and your resume as directed, then you may be deemed not eligible and we will not evaluate your materials further. </li></ul> <p>Minimum qualified applicants will meet each of the following:</p> <p>1.Must be currently certified as a law enforcement officer by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB); or eligible for immediate recertification through the State of Wisconsin Department of Justice reciprocity.</p> <p>As noted above: If you do not clearly state how you meet this special requirement in both your letter of qualification and your resume as directed, then you may be deemed not eligible and we will not evaluate your materials further.</p> <p>2.Experience interpreting Wisconsin statutes, administrative codes, case law, and/or legal opinions</p> <p>3.Public speaking experience</p> <p>4.Experience conducting criminal investigations</p> <p>5.Experience writing investigative reports</p> <p>Well qualified applicants will also have a minimum of one of the following (in addition to the minimum qualifications):</p> <ol> <li>Experience interpreting Wisconsin statutes, Administrative Codes, case law, or legal opinions related to one of the following: alcohol beverages, or video gambling </li></ol> <p>2.Experience coordinating work with other law enforcement agencies</p> <p>3.Experience conducting criminal investigations of violations of one of the following: alcohol beverages, or video gambling</p> <p>4.Experience writing investigative reports of violations of one of the following: alcohol beverages, or video gambling</p> <p>5.Public speaking experience on law enforcement topics</p> <p>6.Experience providing regulatory oversight of the alcohol beverage industry related to one or more of the following: premises inspections, audits, reviewing records and/or documents</p> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application. Click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service.</p> <p>You must attach a current resume and a letter of qualifications in a Microsoft Word or PDF compatible format. Make certain these documents clearly illustrate your experience, including detailed examples, with each of the qualifications listed in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement. These documents will be used to assess whether your qualifications meet the qualifications required of the job. For instructions on developing your application and what should be included in these materials, click here. Make certain your resume and letter are how you want them to be before you finalize the application as you are not able to update or change your application materials once you click "Submit".</p> <p>Submitted materials will be evaluated by a job expert and the most qualified applicants will be invited to the next step of the selection process. If you are invited to interview, you will be contacted via email. Make certain your contact information is correct and check your email regularly.</p> <p>Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.</p> <p>The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.</p> <p>Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.</p> <p>Questions can be directed to Linda Weber, Human Resources Specialist-Senior at Linda.Weber@wisconsin.gov or 608-261-7687.</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM central time on April 20, 2026.</p>