Job Description

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled; Screening begins immediately and continues until filled.

Office of the Kansas Attorney General

Investigator

Concealed Carry Licensing Unit - Civil Division

About the Position

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified (At-Will)

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Locations: Topeka, Kansas (Shawnee County)

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Compensation

Annual Compensation Range: $21.52-25.87 DOE

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

The Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG) is an organization that values individuals who strive to work in a team environment, where a positive attitude and willingness to assist others is critical. We seek to hire individuals who exemplify the highest standards of integrity, efficiency and professionalism. You should be well organized, self-motivated, and punctual. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, strong work ethic and superb team building ethos are required.

Position Summary & Responsibilities

The Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG) is accepting applications to fill an Investigator position in our Conceal Carry Licensing Unit.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Receives and reviews conceal carry license applications and corresponding criminal history background reports to determine eligibility for licensure; identifies applicant omissions; conducts state and national record checks through the Kansas Criminal Justice Information System (KCJIS), National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).
• Communicates by letter, FAX, email and telephone to obtain law enforcement offense reports and court documents; analyzes documents, statements, and other related information to determine relevance.
• Consults and works with Assistant Attorneys General regarding potential prohibitors; approves license applications that meet all statutory requirements.
• Accepts telephone calls and walk-in visits from the public seeking information about conceal carry. Responds to inquiries from public and governmental entities and provides appropriate guidance and/or referral.
• May be assigned to participate in training and public outreach activities, such as presentations to conceal carry handgun trainers, law enforcement groups and other organizations.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to the position description at any time. The position description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

Qualifications

Education :

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business administration, communications, criminal justice, or related field(s). Professional or technical experience, as deemed by the Attorney General to be sufficient qualification to perform the assigned work, may be substituted for the required college study.

Licensing & Certification :

• A valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State

Minimum Qualifications :

• At least one year of experience interacting with clients, customers, or the public in a customer service, or problem resolution setting
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Exceptional attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications :

• Current or prior KCJIS or NCIC certification
• Experience with an electronic document management/case management/case management system preferred

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

• As a condition of employment, candidate(s) are subject to a pre-employment screening process to include a fingerprint and name-based criminal history records check and reference/background check of past and present employers. The pre-employment screening process will be waived for current OAG personnel who have previously completed the screening requirements.
• In this position, you would be authorized access to private information to the extent necessary to perform the assigned duties. Employees of the OAG are required to protect against unauthorized access to such information, ensure the security and privacy of such information, and disclose any anticipated threats or hazards to such information. Employees must be cautious not to release this information to the public or other individuals, including but not limited to OAG employees who have not been authorized or who do not have a legitimate organizational, departmental, or business need to know. Any questions regarding releasing such information to another person should be directed to the employee’s supervisor.
• State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate. The successful applicant (even non-residents) must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website within 10 days of the date the applicant has been offered the employment position . A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact (785) 296-3199. Visit the Tax Clearance site for more information on and where to obtain this Kansas Department of Revenue document.

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name : Jude Overton
• Email : careers@ag.ks.gov
• Phone : (785) 296-3666

Job Application Process

Submit the following documents via email to careers@ag.ks.gov :

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Office of the Kansas Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize and value the uniqueness of each individual person. We believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. We see this as the best way to realize our Office’s mission. We work to ensure all employees are treated fairly and have equal opportunity. We prohibit and strongly condemn discrimination on any basis protected by law. We strive to create and to cultivate a workplace environment where every employee is treated with dignity and respect as a valued member of our team.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

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