Posting number: 2026-03871
Department: CANNABIS COMPLIANCE BOARD
Job classification: COMPLIANCE/AUDIT INVESTIGATOR 1
Posting type: Open Competitive
Categories: Investigative, Audit
The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board is seeking a Compliance/Audit Investigator 1, underfilling for a Compliance/Audit Investigator 2, for both the Carson City and Las Vegas areas. The position conducts comprehensive background checks on owners, officers, board members, and agents of cannabis establishments, along with in-depth investigations and analysis of private and publicly held cannabis licensees. Responsibilities include reviewing compliance for license applications and renewals, evaluating internal processes, and examining financial records for regulatory adherence. The role also involves analyzing management contracts, participation agreements, licensing agreements, purchase and sale agreements, other legal contracts and filings submitted by publicly traded corporations, as well as related legal opinions. Findings are presented to CCB Board members in a written investigative report containing financial analysis, operational reviews, statutory and regulatory evaluations, summaries of interactions with other regulatory agencies, and recommendations. The investigator works closely with the Attorney General’s Office on investigative matters, statutory and regulatory analysis, and assessment of potential civil penalties and violations.
Compliance/Audit Investigators perform investigative and auditing functions to monitor compliance and detect violations of federal and/or State laws or regulations pertaining to a specific program or regulatory area such as securities, Medicaid, mortgage lending, or workers’ compensation. Investigators allocated to this series do not require P.O.S.T. certification.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, business management, accounting, or related field; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience in an auditing or program-related position equivalent to an Administrative Assistant III or Accounting Assistant III in Nevada State service which required the application of federal and/or State laws, policy and procedures; reviewing documents prepared by others for program compliance determinations; preparing reports which summarize financial and statistical information; or maintaining financial records related to revenues and expenses, grants, budgets, purchases, and/or accounts; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Enforcement powers regarding program violations are limited to a specific program area that involves administrative sanctions or penalties imposed by the federal government, State official or a Hearings Board. Criminal violations are referred to the appropriate criminal justice agency for prosecution. This series is distinguished from other investigative classes by the additional audit function which is performed at least 25% of the time. Audit work is performed in a specialized field which requires an extensive knowledge of federal and/or State laws, program rules and regulations; business operations; corporate structure; financial transactions, terminology and recordkeeping; and detecting falsified records and/or program violations. Violations may be elaborately planned and sophisticated in nature requiring extensive research and analysis to detect.
Receive and review formal complaints; make determinations regarding possible program violations and jurisdiction within the specified program area; gather and analyze background information and facts pertaining to the complaint; make determinations regarding the extent of violations, and recommendations to initiate a formal investigation.
Conduct interviews with complainant, witnesses, employers, State and local government agencies and other sources to obtain information regarding violations or noncompliance and develop leads and facts pertaining to the case to prove a violation or criminal intent exists.
Prepare required forms and notices; deliver to appropriate party regarding complaint and/or alleged violations following department policy and procedure; respond, review and discuss with complainant and respondent.
Develop case files and maintain case logs and reports; place evidence in case file along with chronological documentation regarding investigative steps taken and all contact made with complainant, respondent, witnesses and other sources; preserve and utilize evidence to develop final case reports and/or for future litigation.
Gather and review evidence such as business and financial records, service contracts, professional reports, bank statements, billing documents, sales transactions, client account records, personnel files and historical data pertaining to the suspected violation to develop trends, patterns and to support complaint; serve subpoenas or other legal documents as required.
Conduct audits on a periodic basis by either randomly selecting individual firms or business or as required by State law and reviewing business transactions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with federal and/or State laws and regulations; evaluate internal procedures, operating methods, fiscal controls, and verify validity of financial statements and records; explain provisions and application of federal and/or State guidelines and discuss assessments, audit findings and recommendations.
Prepare required forms and notices and send to appropriate parties regarding complaint and alleged violations; review and discuss responses with supervisor and/or Attorney General.
Conduct research regarding program rules, court decisions, industry practices and standards, procedures and techniques to ensure compliance, and to develop or revise program regulations or policies; plan and coordinate investigations and audits to determine whether administrative and/or criminal action should be taken.
Prepare investigative and audit reports encompassing results of examination of accounting records, known violations, statement of facts, case summary, and exhibits of evidence, statements obtained from witnesses, conclusions and recommendations; review and submit reports for hearing or prosecution, and to impose fines and penalties; appear before the governing body or in a court of law to provide testimony as required.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under close supervision, incumbents receive on-the-job and/or formal training in the areas of compliance investigation and auditing. Incumbents also receive training in the laws, regulations, policies and procedures associated with the assigned program area. Incumbents perform all or part of the duties described in the series concept.
This is the entry level class which provides for progression to the next level upon meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance and with the recommendation of the appointing authority.
General knowledge of: research techniques and application; basic investigative and auditing techniques.
Ability to: write concise, logical and grammatically correct reports; speak on a one-to-one basis using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain information and to explain policies; record information quickly and accurately; convey accurate and precise data in a timely manner within established time frames; read and interpret statutes related to the program area to determine compliance; speak with individuals of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds; maintain cooperative working relationships with staff members; work independently and as part of a team; complete required forms and documents.
Recruiter Contact Information: Sonja Grass - SonjaGrass@admin.nv.gov
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