Compliance Investigator II

About Our Agency

The North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights enforces the state’s labor, wage, and human rights laws and provides public education to promote understanding and compliance. We are a small, cohesive agency that values professionalism and teamwork.

We offer a supportive team environment that promotes collaboration, work-life balance, and professional growth. As you gain experience, you will receive hands‑on training and gradually take on more complex investigations to further develop your legal and analytical skills.

As a Compliance Investigator II, you’ll conduct structured interviews, review documentation, analyze facts, and apply legal standards to reach objective, law-based determinations. Your day will include preparing clear investigative reports, responding to public inquiries, and facilitating neutral resolution discussions. This role requires strong written communication, legal reasoning, and investigative curiosity. It is best suited for someone who thrives on complex problem‑solving and can operate effectively without black‑and‑white answers.

Every case is a new challenge, and like a good puzzle, success comes from connecting the right pieces with precision and insight.

• Experience conducting investigations, compliance reviews, or structured interviews
• Strong writing, grammar, and analytical skills
• Ability to apply legal standards to nuanced situations with neutrality and sound judgment
• Comfort managing multiple cases at various stages
• Professional demeanor and collaborative mindset
• Desire to grow professionally through continued learning and increasing case complexity
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, legal, public administration, human rights, human services, sociology, business administration, public policy, or other closely related field, and at least two years of relevant work experience in investigations, auditing, regulatory compliance, law enforcement, legal services, or labor standards enforcement;

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered; and

A master’s degree in one of the above fields may substitute for the work experience requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.

Remote work available anywhere in North Dakota or hybrid work with office space in Bismarck

$63,600 per year or $5,300 monthly with up to a 5% increase after successful completion of one (1) year probation.

Apply online .gov/careers by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

• Your resume
• Contact information for three professional references

For questions or to request an accommodation during the application or interview process, contact Jes at jessicaj or .

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