Are you currently certified as a law enforcement officer 
by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB)? 

Would you like the opportunity to work on investigations that are often 
multi-jurisdictional and statewide in scope, influence, or importance? 

Then working as a Revenue Special Agent might be just the opportunity for you.

The Department of Revenue (DOR) is hiring multiple Revenue Special Investigator (RSI) (Revenue Special Agent) positions for the Division of Alcohol Beverages (DAB); Bureau of Enforcement.   

These law enforcement positions are responsible for conducting easy to average difficulty investigations of potential violations of Wisconsin laws; providing technical assistance to government officials, and the public; providing administrative and staff support to other areas within DOR, and providing liaison with local, state, and federal enforcement law agencies and prosecutors' offices. DAB Revenue Special Agents conduct investigations and enforcement of alcohol beverage and video gambling laws; and provide technical assistance to members of alcohol beverage and video gaming industries.

The register created from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the next six months within DOR in Appleton, Eau Claire, Madison or Milwaukee. Currently we have three vacancies that we are filling that will be headquartered in 1-Appleton; 2-Eau Claire; and 3-Madison or Milwaukee.

Special Requirements

1.Must be currently certified as a law enforcement officer by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB); or eligible for immediate recertification through the State of Wisconsin Department of Justice reciprocity.

2.Possession of a valid driver’s license and eligibility to use state vehicles.  See Fleet Driver and Management Policies and Procedures Manual

3.Ability to possess and carry firearms and other state issued equipment and maintain proficiency in their use per DOR policy and law enforcement standards.

4.Must be at least 21 years of age (e.g., alcohol beverages).  

5. Employees of the Division of Alcohol Beverages may not be employed by or have a substantial financial interest in the alcohol beverages industry or any business subject to the division’s jurisdiction, per Wis. Stat. § 125.025(1)(c).  

Physical Demands And Work Environment

1.Frequent travel with some overnight stays.

2.Ability to participate in criminal investigations in a field setting which may involve making an arrest, subduing a suspect, gaining forcible entry to and searching dwellings, conducting prolonged surveillance, and defending oneself against physical attack.

3.Ability to participate in investigative activities in hostile and stressful environments such as locations with high violent crime rates; remote and/or isolated locations in company of armed, violent, and unpredictable suspects; in automobiles at high rates of speed and requiring unsafe driving maneuvers; in unclean and germ-ridden conditions with individuals openly hostile to law enforcement representatives.

4.Possibility of exposure to unknown substances and chemicals used in the manufacture of drugs.

5.Ability to wear a concealed bulletproof vest, be armed with a handgun and handcuffs, and may be armed with a rifle.

Remote/Telework up to 60%. Note: During probation you will have the opportunity to gradually increase to 60% (i.e. working remotely three (3) days per week, and will report to your assigned headquarters location, two (2) days per week) within 9 months (of your 12-month probation) based on performance and workload needs.  These positions require extensive field work which may alter the telework schedule remote and in office days.

State Vehicle: Revenue Special Investigators are assigned a state vehicle are required to reside within Wisconsin and within a 40-mile radius of their work assignment or assigned state office building (e.g. Appleton (265 W Northland Ave), Eau Clarie (5005 US-53), Madison (2135 Rimrock Road); and Milwaukee (819 N 6th Street)) if not residing within their assigned counties. If living within their assigned counties, unit personnel are required to reside within a 65-mile radius of their work assignment.

So long as the residency requirement is met, a Revenue Special Investigator may bring their assigned vehicle to their residence and may begin their shifts from their residence.  Agents are generally able to complete a telecommuting agreement to work remotely from their home after they have completed their initial training phase. 

These positions are full-time, 40 hours per week. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm. However, the assigned work dictates the positions’ schedule. There are many occurrences when the work requires hours outside of those previously mentioned. For example, an agent may need to visit a business that is only during evening hours. In those instances, agents are expected to complete that work and flex their hours within that week to accommodate the work.


The state of Wisconsin offers an exemplary benefits package, this includes generous paid time off so you can truly have a work/life balance! Our competitive benefits package offers:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time to start, nine paid holidays, and ample accruable sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable insurance options for health, dental, vision, life and more.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• Well Wisconsin Program offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

To learn more about the total value of the benefits available to employees, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator. 

Some employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. 

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce. Watch this video to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about!

To see the full list of duties view the position description. 

The starting pay rate for this position is between $42.34 - $45.67 per hour ( $88.067 to $94,933 annually), or up to the appointment maximum at the time of the appointment, depending on experience and qualifications, plus excellent benefits.  Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see an estimate of the total value of our competitive benefits package! 

The classification of this position is Revenue Special Investigator, which is in Pay Schedule 07, Pay Range 03. Pay will be set in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan in effect at the time of hire. Starting pay for current state employees may vary based on applicable provisions in the Compensation Plan. 

The hiring process for this position will include a background investigation, criminal history check, fingerprint checks, tax compliance checks, pre-employment medical examination, drug screen, and psychological exams. Candidates must pass each step in the hiring process to move forward to the next and prior to offer of hire.

I-9 Requirements: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of appointment. The Department of Revenue does not sponsor work or student visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. DOR participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all new employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

Probationary Period: A 12-month probationary period will be required.

Special Requirements (listed in the introduction section of the announcement):  Applicants will need to answer and pass online questions, prior to further consideration of your letter of qualification and resume following the instructions outlined.

Please address the following in your letter of qualifications and résumé:

Special Requirement:  
Must be currently certified as a law enforcement officer by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB); or eligible for immediate recertification through the State of Wisconsin Department of Justice reciprocity.

Reciprocity Note:  For sworn law enforcement officer applicants from outside Wisconsin - Reciprocity Requirements for becoming a certified law enforcement officer in Wisconsin can be found at:  https://wilenet.widoj.gov/training-standards/officer-training-employment-and-reciprocity

Applicant Instructions:
-You must meet the special requirement noted above.  If you do not meet this special requirement, you are not eligible and should not apply. 

-If you meet one of the special requirements above, you must clearly state on both your letter of qualification and also your resume that you have one of the qualifications above, listing which one you meet, providing dates, employer, etc. that support how you meet the special requirements.

-If you do not clearly state how you meet this special requirement in both your letter of qualification and your resume as directed, then you may be deemed not eligible and we will not evaluate your materials further. 

Minimum qualified applicants will meet each of the following:

1.Must be currently certified as a law enforcement officer by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB); or eligible for immediate recertification through the State of Wisconsin Department of Justice reciprocity.

 

**As noted above:  If you do not clearly state how you meet this special requirement in both your letter of qualification and your resume as directed, then you may be deemed not eligible and we will not evaluate your materials further.  

 

2.Experience interpreting Wisconsin statutes, administrative codes, case law, and/or legal opinions

3.Public speaking experience

4.Experience conducting criminal investigations

5.Experience writing investigative reports

Well qualified applicants will also have a minimum of one of the following (in addition to the minimum qualifications): 

1. Experience interpreting Wisconsin statutes, Administrative Codes, case law, or legal opinions related to one of the following:  alcohol beverages, or video gambling

2.Experience coordinating work with other law enforcement agencies

3.Experience conducting criminal investigations of violations of one of the following: alcohol beverages, or video gambling 

4.Experience writing investigative reports of violations of one of the following: alcohol beverages, or video gambling 

5.Public speaking experience on law enforcement topics

6.Experience providing regulatory oversight of the alcohol beverage industry related to one or more of the following:  premises inspections, audits, reviewing records and/or documents

To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application. Click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service. 

You must attach a current resume and a letter of qualifications in a Microsoft Word or PDF compatible format. Make certain these documents clearly illustrate your experience, including detailed examples, with each of the qualifications listed in the “Qualifications” section of this announcement. These documents will be used to assess whether your qualifications meet the qualifications required of the job. For instructions on developing your application and what should be included in these materials, click here. Make certain your resume and letter are how you want them to be before you finalize the application as you are not able to update or change your application materials once you click “Submit”.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a job expert and the most qualified applicants will be invited to the next step of the selection process. If you are invited to interview, you will be contacted via email. Make certain your contact information is correct and check your email regularly.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance. 

Questions can be directed to Linda Weber, Human Resources Specialist-Senior at Linda.Weber@wisconsin.gov or 608-261-7687. 

All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM central time on April 20, 2026.