SBI Officer Alcohol Nicotine Enforcement

SBI Officer - Alcohol/ Nicotine Enforcement

FT / PT Status Full-Time
Salary $35.71 - $51.73 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter Laura Alexander
Application Deadline 10/25/2026

SBI Officer- Alcohol/ Narcotics (Section 22)

This position is open only to current Public Safety sworn personnel

Principal duties for all sworn investigative personnel at SBI include investigating assisting with and managingcriminal investigations. The types of investigations commonly conducted by SBI personnelcan include death and homicide investigations person and property crimesofficer-involved critical incidents cybercrimes sexual assault crimes againstchildren human trafficking public corruption fraud forgery other white-collarcrimes threat management gun denial investigations as well as narcotic and alcoholinvestigations. Investigative operations and techniques may include undercover operationsmanagement of confidential informants surveillance and suppressionoperations.

Qualifications

-Per DPS Policy 507.4(a) sworn employees must complete one year of service after their probationary period before requesting a full-time specialisttransfer (30 monthsof total service).

-Sworn employees applying for a transfer to a Specialty Assignment or team must submit a letter of supportfrom their immediate supervisor and Section Commander as part of the interview process. This requirementensures supervisory awareness verifies eligibility and provides insight into the employees suitability for the assignment. The endorsement is mandatoryfor all Specialty Assignments.

-This position is exempt from the seniority based transfer policy and open as a lateral transfer for current DPS Officers currently.

-Incumbent shall reside within 50 miles of the State Bureau of Investigation office (4501 S. 2700 W. Taylorsville).

ALL SWORN INVESTIGATIVE PERSONNEL AT SBI WILL:

-Be included in the on-call schedule/rotation at SBI andrespond to call-outs according to DPS and SBI policy.

-Participate in and successfully complete a Field TrainingAgent program within one year of reassignment to SBI.

-Failure to complete the FTA program may lead to reassignmentaway from SBI.

-Exemptions to the FTA program may include a modified versionof the program for personnel who can demonstrate competency or completion of anequivalent level of training.

All sworn investigative personnel within the Alcohol &Nicotine enforcement team are required to:

-Work within DABS licensee establishments (Bars and locationswhere alcohol and intoxicants are served).

-Work nights weekends and holidays as scheduled and withinthe parameters of meeting the strategic needs of Section 22 to reduce thenumber and severity of alcohol-created emergencies and to remove and reducethe number of impaired drivers on Utahs roadways.

-Follow DPS policy when operationally purchasing alcoholsimulating consuming alcohol or entering establishments operating sexuallyoriented businesses. Failure to comply with DPS policy regarding theserequirements may result in reassignment from SBI.

-Work within the Department of Health and Human Services(DHHS) nicotine licensed establishments (Locations where nicotine products aresold).

-Work nights weekends and holidays as scheduled and withinthe parameters of meeting the strategic needs of the nicotine enforcement crewto reduce the number of nicotine products and illegal substances sold tominors.

-Follow DPS policy when purchasing nicotine and other illegalproducts.

-Failure to comply with DPS policy regarding theserequirements may result in reassignment from SBI.

-Conduct nicotine enforcement investigations includingcovert operations uniformed suppression and general enforcement of Utah laws;

All sworn investigative personnel at SBI can be tasked withthe following assignments:
-Conduct alcohol enforcement investigations including covertoperations uniformed suppression and general enforcement of Utah laws.

-Participate as a member of an Evidence Response Team in thecollection and documentation of evidence (digital and physical) and workclosely with the State Crime Lab.

-Coordinate with other SBI Agents and UHP Troopers to conductcriminal investigations and intelligence-led policing; and to effect physicalcustody arrests document investigations through thorough report writing andsubmit cases for prosecution.

-Plan and prepare the execution of search/arrest warrantsoperational planning and case debriefing.

-Coordinate investigative efforts with local state andfederal police agencies as necessary.

-Coordinate follow-up services for victims through and withthe DPS Victim Services Program.

-Professionally represent the Utah Department of PublicSafety and the SBI at training seminars and other law enforcement andprofessional meetings.

-Provide training related to criminal investigations to lawenforcement and community members; Network and build strong relationships withinternal and external stakeholders.

Principal Duties of the Agent position within Section 22include:
-Conduct criminal and civil investigations and gatherevidence documents records criminal history and all relevant information.

-Manage case disposition logs and communicate updates to supervisors frequently.

-Enforce Criminal Code.

-Locate and interview witnesses victims and suspects whohave information or are involved in a case; may serve subpoenas and other legaldocuments.

-Make arrests testify in official proceedings and transportwitnesses.

-Develop sources of information.

-Develop and manage Confidential Informants.

-Gather and share information with SIAC.

-Attend meetings with attorney(s) for case planningdevelopment and direction.

-Professionally represents the Utah Department of PublicSafety at trainings seminars and other law enforcement.

-Effectively communicate interact and assist fellow officers.

-Provide case support to other departments in DPS or Stateagencies as needed.

-Participate and oversee undercover operations.

-Identify criminal organizations and related crimes andactively investigate these cases.

-Coordinate with other local state and federal policeagencies regarding investigations and activity in their corresponding areas.

-Conduct thorough professional and complete investigationsincluding reporting case file preparation and effective courtroom testimony.

-Collect analyze and document evidence related to criminalcases.

-Conduct surveillance using a variety of methods andtechniques.

-Plan and conduct Covert Underage Buyer operations.

-Conduct TRACE investigations which are focused on alcoholrelated emergencies.

-Coordinate and participate in overt and covert inspectionsof DABS licensees.

-Coordinate and participate in youth alcohol suppressionevents.

-Coordinate with the DABS in relation to alcohol relatedcases and offenses.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Will Possess the Following:

-Have investigative experience and training in criminal andadministrative cases prosecutions and referrals for administrative action.

-Preference may be given to candidates who can demonstrateinvestigative competency or provide documentation of experience or training ininvestigative techniques. The ideal candidate will have experience in evidencecollection and investigative case management.

-Ideal candidates for positions in the Alcohol EnforcementSection will possess in-depth knowledge of and working experience with Utahalcohol laws.

-Have experience conducting TRACE investigations (TargetingResponsibilities for Alcohol Created Emergencies).

-Demonstrate the ability to learn or have experience with theadministrative process of referring a license/establishment to DABS.

Possess knowledge of - or demonstrate competency withinvestigative tools such as:

-Investigative knowledge of the use of DNA and Advanced DNAcapabilities

-LPR (License Plate Readers)

-Callyo (body wires)

-NIBIN

-FARO

-P-SANS (Public Safety Alerts and Notifications System) and Investigative techniques involving Geo-LocationTechnologies.

About the Role

Location
4501 S 2700 W
Salt Lake City Utah 84114-8285
United States
Background Check Required No
Drug Test Required No
Schedule Code B - Competitive Career Service

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations please contact .

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