The Investigator is a staff member reporting to the Executive Director and working with the Enforcement Group of the Board, consisting of the Board Attorney and Compliance Director. The Investigator is a full-time, sworn law enforcement officer and employee of the Board and serves at their pleasure. This position is an “at-will” position.
Responsibilities:
- Investigate alleged violations of the Alabama Dental Practice Act including, but not limited to: violations related to the prescribing of controlled substances; breaches of the standard of care; professional conduct; use of intoxicants by licensees; other matters that fall within the Board’s Investigative activities will include, but are not limited to: interviewing complainants, witnesses, and licensees; gather information and produce written reports; clinic inspections, including inspections of on-site narcotics and relevant documents.
- Serve subpoenas, notices, and other pleadings related to the investigative and administrative hearing process.
- Communicate with board members, licensees, and others regarding cases before the
- Work with other local/state/federal agencies for investigative and training
- Attend board meetings, depositions, court appearances, and other meetings that may arise during the course of the business of the Board. Such attendance may require in-and-out of-state travel and overnight stays.
- Complete clinic inspections to ensure requirements and/or standards outlined by the Board are met. (i.e.; Mobile/portable unit inspections, anesthesia evaluations, etc.).
- Manage facility and security issues.
- Property manager for the Board.
- Interview and inspect applicants whose applications have noted deficiencies or issues.
- Perform new employee background checks to comply with ACJIS standards and requirements.
- Such other duties as may be required by the
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current APOSTC certification
- Applicants that meet the qualifications to attend a Lateral/Refresher course offered by APOSTC will be considered.
- 10 years of sworn law enforcement experience
- 2 years’ experience in conducting simple to complex investigations
- Working knowledge of criminal/civil law and administrative codes relevant to this position
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Must have the ability to interact with all personality types and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
