DCA #26-062 Chief Investigator Law & Public Safety

The New Jersey Office of Attorney General is looking for a Chief Investigator Law & Public Safety for the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Securities in Newark, NJ. This position will be appointed as a Chief Investigator Law & Public Safety with an annual salary ranging from $106,547.31 to $157,362.71.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Attorney General has broad oversight of the state’s legal and law enforcement matters. As the head of the Department of Law & Public Safety, the Attorney General supervises a wide range of Divisions, Offices, and Commissions, consisting of over 2,800 sworn law enforcement officers, 600 attorneys, and thousands of other public servants.

ABOUT THE DIVISION:

The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs protects the public from fraud, deceit, misrepresentation and professional misconduct in the sale of goods and services in New Jersey through education, advocacy, regulation and enforcement. The Division pursues its mission through its 51 professional and occupational boards that oversee 720,000 licensees in the state, its Regulated Business section that oversees 60,000 NJ registered businesses, as well as through its Office of Consumer Protection, Bureau of Securities, Charities Registration section, Office of Weights and Measures, and Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission.

ABOUT THE SECTION:

The New Jersey Bureau of Securities (“Bureau”) is charged with protecting investors from investment fraud, and regulating the securities industry in New Jersey. In addition to bringing investigative and enforcement actions against firms or individuals who violate the New Jersey Uniform Securities Law and Regulations, the Bureau registers securities offered or sold in New Jersey and oversees the firms and individuals selling securities or providing investment advice to New Jersey residents. Through its Investor Education initiative, the Bureau also helps New Jersey residents become informed investors and promotes financial literacy.

The Bureau adheres to the philosophy that investor protection begins with prevention. By registering broker-dealers, investment advisers and their agents who conduct business in New Jersey, the Bureau identifies potential problems before they occur. By registering securities, the Bureau requires issuers to provide the disclosures necessary for investors to make informed investment decisions. By conducting broker-dealer and investment adviser examinations, Bureau examiners identify violations and assure that the firms take corrective action to comply with the Uniform Securities Law and Regulations. Finally, by providing Investor Education materials and Check Before You Invest tools, the Bureau assists investors in making informed investment decisions.

The Bureau collaborates with law enforcement agencies around the globe – from Scotland Yard to Australia – and its work has garnered national recognition and the respect of fellow prosecutors and regulators throughout the country.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Under the supervision of Chief Bureau of Securities will:

• Chief Investigator will serve as the Regulatory Chief for the Bureau
• Supervises the Regulatory activities of the Bureau of Securities
• Responsible for the investigative policy and programs
• Administration of confidential and sensitive administrative and regulatory audits;
• Coordinate civil and licensing investigations for the detection of alleged noncompliance with or violation of New Jersey State statutes,
• Administrative codes, or professional rules of conduct for the purpose of consumer protection
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ten (10) years of professional experience in the conduct of civil or criminal investigations related to compliance, enforcement, detection, and surveillance activity, including the preparation of investigative reports, or in the conduct of investigative administrative audits and/or regulatory examinations of records maintained by businesses and organizations, or in the conduct of investigations for the government, the military, consumer protection programs, public advocacy organizations, or the public interest, three (3) years of which shall have been in the administration of investigative programs, initiatives, and regulatory and administrative audits..
• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and six (6) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, three (3) years of which shall have been in the administration of investigative programs, initiatives, and regulatory and administrative audits.
• Possession of a master's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, three (3) years of which shall have been in the administration of investigative programs, initiatives, and regulatory and administrative audits.
• Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

OTHER KEY FACTORS:

• All offers of employment are conditional subject to the applicant agreeing to and then passing a background check that may include fingerprinting.

BENEFITS:

• Appointees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and life insurance; a prescription drug plan; and vision care reimbursement. Participation in retirement and deferred compensation plans, as well as flexible spending and health savings accounts may also be available. Eligible employees receive annual paid sick and vacation leave as well as paid State holidays. Positions may offer telework or an Alternate Work Week (AWP) schedule. Benefit eligibility may vary based on job duties, operational needs, and funding. For more information, visit NJDPB.

HOW TO APPLY: If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #26-062 and a current resume to the Recruitment Coordinator via email at Recruit@dca.njoag.gov.

For more information, please visit https://www.njoag.gov/careers/all-job-postings/