Regulation Agent (Trainee) 9-P11 - Investigator
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Michigan, USA
Posted on Mar 10, 2026
Job Description
At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO .
The person holding this position assists with the administration and enforcement of wage and hour laws assigned to the division by investigating and documenting complaints, attempting informal resolution, or recommending enforcement action. These duties are performed in response to complaints filed with the department pursuant to the Payment of Wages and Fringe Benefits Act; the Youth Employment Standards Act; Michigan’s Minimum Wage Law, the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act; the Earned Sick Time Act; the Prevailing Wage on State-Funded Construction Projects Act; and the Human Trafficking Notification Act.
The person holding this position is responsible for the timely and accurate management of their assigned caseload, including, but not limited to, entering and maintaining data in case management systems; preparing written and electronic communications; conducting in-person and virtual contacts; conducting audits; and participating in case hearings.
Position is assigned to the Wage and Hour division's Early Disposition Unit, servicing counties throughout the state of Michigan. This will require occasional travel statewide and the selected candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Michigan driver license at the time of employment.
Official Work Location: Can either be fully remote at the selected candidate’s home address within the state of Michigan or a hybrid work schedule consisting of 3 days from home and 2 days in office (Lansing or Detroit). If you currently reside outside the state of Michigan, you will need to relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position.
Regulation Agent 9-P11 Position Description
Required Education And Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience
Regulation Agent 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Regulation Agent 10
One year of professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent 9.
Regulation Agent P11
Two years of professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent, including one year equivalent to a Regulation Agent 10.
Alternate Education And Experience
Regulation Agent (Departmental Trainee)
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Four years of experience as an advanced 9-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.
OR
Three years of experience as an E9, E10, or E11-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.
OR
Two years of experience as an experienced level worker in an ECP Group One technician or paraprofessional classification.
OR
Two years of experience as a first-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.
OR
One year of experience as a second-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.
College credits may be substituted on a proportional basis (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience.
Regulation Agent 9 - P11
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.
OR
Two years of experience as an investigator or detective in a law enforcement, US Armed Services, or private agency conducting criminal investigations or corporate investigations including fraud, embezzlement, and security threats may be substituted for the education and experience required at the entry level; three years of such experience may be substituted at the intermediate level, and four years of such experience may be substituted at the experienced level.
Additional Requirements And Information
Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts, click here .
Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/R/RegulationAgent.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO .
The person holding this position assists with the administration and enforcement of wage and hour laws assigned to the division by investigating and documenting complaints, attempting informal resolution, or recommending enforcement action. These duties are performed in response to complaints filed with the department pursuant to the Payment of Wages and Fringe Benefits Act; the Youth Employment Standards Act; Michigan’s Minimum Wage Law, the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act; the Earned Sick Time Act; the Prevailing Wage on State-Funded Construction Projects Act; and the Human Trafficking Notification Act.
The person holding this position is responsible for the timely and accurate management of their assigned caseload, including, but not limited to, entering and maintaining data in case management systems; preparing written and electronic communications; conducting in-person and virtual contacts; conducting audits; and participating in case hearings.
Position is assigned to the Wage and Hour division's Early Disposition Unit, servicing counties throughout the state of Michigan. This will require occasional travel statewide and the selected candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Michigan driver license at the time of employment.
Official Work Location: Can either be fully remote at the selected candidate’s home address within the state of Michigan or a hybrid work schedule consisting of 3 days from home and 2 days in office (Lansing or Detroit). If you currently reside outside the state of Michigan, you will need to relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position.
Regulation Agent 9-P11 Position Description
Required Education And Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience
Regulation Agent 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Regulation Agent 10
One year of professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent 9.
Regulation Agent P11
Two years of professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent, including one year equivalent to a Regulation Agent 10.
Alternate Education And Experience
Regulation Agent (Departmental Trainee)
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Four years of experience as an advanced 9-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.
OR
Three years of experience as an E9, E10, or E11-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.
OR
Two years of experience as an experienced level worker in an ECP Group One technician or paraprofessional classification.
OR
Two years of experience as a first-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.
OR
One year of experience as a second-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.
- Paraprofessional classifications are those requiring an associate’s degree or two years of college.
College credits may be substituted on a proportional basis (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience.
Regulation Agent 9 - P11
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.
OR
Two years of experience as an investigator or detective in a law enforcement, US Armed Services, or private agency conducting criminal investigations or corporate investigations including fraud, embezzlement, and security threats may be substituted for the education and experience required at the entry level; three years of such experience may be substituted at the intermediate level, and four years of such experience may be substituted at the experienced level.
Additional Requirements And Information
Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts, click here .
Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/R/RegulationAgent.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
