Position Summary

This position conducts complex worker misclassification and criminal fraud investigations for the Unemployment Insurance Division. This position locates and interviews witnesses, serves subpoenas, and works with Field Auditors to ensure employees and independent contractors are classified accurately by their employer. For more information on how Worker Misclassification hurts workers, employers and the economy, see the Federal Dept. of Labor website .

For more information about this position, please see the position description .

Salary Information

Starting pay is between $38.00 and $40.00 per hour with a $1.00 per hour add on for bilingual positions, plus an exemplary benefits package :

• Generous paid time off , including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample sick time that rolls over each year with no cap.
• Excellent and affordable health insurance options (2026 rates start at $45/month for single and $111/month for family coverage).
• Other great insurance options (dental, vision, life, and more).
• A top-notch retirement program and optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• A 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 members tools, resources, and professional consultation services.

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The classification title for this position is Regulatory Specialist - Senior (schedule 07, range 03). A 12-month probationary period will be required. This position is not represented in a collective bargaining unit and is considered exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan in effect at the time of appointment. Starting pay may vary for current state employees.

Job Details

Special Requirement: The ability to speak Spanish and English fluently is required for bilingual positions.

Travel: Frequent in-state travel, including some overnight travel, is required.

Remote work: Employees with approved remote and hybrid-remote work arrangements are generally expected to work within the state of Wisconsin. High-speed internet access is required to meet the needs of remote work. Remote work options are subject to change.

Criminal histories: W e also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Finalists for this position may be required to allow DWD to conduct a background check or other checks to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. For positions with access to sensitive federal tax information, FBI fingerprinting may also be required.

Eligibility to work in United States: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e. a US citizen or national or a lawful permanent resident) at the time of appointment. DWD does not sponsor visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. This is not a contract position. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant completing the I-9 upon hire.

Qualifications

Qualifications marked with an asterisk (*) below will be evaluated in the first step of the selection process. Additional qualifications may be evaluated in subsequent steps.

You need to have the following experience:

• *Experience conducting investigations of financial crimes
• *Experience interviewing and interrogating people as part of a criminal investigation
• The ability to speak Spanish and English fluently
• Experience developing and presenting training
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills

Any of the following experience would be nice to have:

• *Experience investigating high level/complex financial crimes or worker misclassification
• Experience working alone in the field during criminal investigations

How To Apply

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Please note that once you submit your application, you will not be able to update your materials.

What happens next? A panel will review your application materials to determine your eligibility for further consideration in the selection process. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process, which is typically a virtual interview.

Deadline to Apply

Application materials submitted by 11:59 PM (central standard time) on Monday, October 12, 2026, will be included in the first review. Applications will be accepted until hiring needs are met.