License Investigator (City of Prichard) Salary See Position Description Location Mobile County, AL Job Type 01-Full-time Permanent Job Number #42231-0426 Department City of Prichard Division City Clerks Office Opening Date 04/20/2026 Closing Date Continuous Max Number of Applicants 275 Description Benefits Questions General Information This is field and office work investigating businesses for compliance with business licensing requirements. Jurisdiction Starting Hourly Pay Starting Yearly Salary City of Prichard$12.80 $26,616 Requirements Minimum Qualification Requirements Completion of two years of college course work in finance, accounting, or closely related courses, and a minimum of one year experience which indicates ability to deal firmly and tactfully with business owners or managers, preferably one year experience in financial investigations or collection activities; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. Special Requirement Must be willing to furnish own automobile and possess a valid drivers license from state of residence. Description For details, please see Class Specifications | LICENSE INVESTIGATOR | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com) Important Information All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Please note that this job posting will close once 275 applications have been received. Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination. A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727. Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are: 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service) 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary) Group medical plan (most jurisdictions) Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions) Retirement plans Employee Credit Union Promotion by competitive exam Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs 01 Do you have the legal right to work in the United States? Yes No 02 Mobile County agencies typically do not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? Yes No 03 Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types: Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary Yes No 04 The starting pay for License Investigator at the City of Prichard is $26,616 (Yearly) based on experience. Are you willing to accept this starting pay? Yes No 05 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed. High School or GED 1 year of college 2 years of college Associate Degree 3 years of college 4 years of college Bachelors degree Bachelors degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Masters Degree Bachelors degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer) Masters degree Masters degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree Juris Doctor Doctoral degree 06 Do you possess a valid drivers license? A valid drivers license is one that is not expired. Please check the expiration date on your drivers license to ensure it is current. While an attachment of a valid drivers license is not required on this application, you must produce a valid drivers license at the point of hire. Yes No 07 The person in the position of License Investigator must be willing to furnish their own automobile. Are you willing to furnish your own automobile for this position? Yes No 08 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your experience working with business owners or managers firmly and tactfully. None 1 year 1 year and 6 months 2 years 2 years and 6 months 3 years 3 years and 6 months 4 years 4 years and 6 months 5 years 6 years 7 years 8 years 9 years 10 years 11 years 12 years or more 09 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have in financial investigations or collection activities. None 1 year 1 year and 6 months 2 years 2 years and 6 months 3 years 3 years and 6 months 4 years 4 years and 6 months 5 years 6 years 7 years 8 years 9 years 10 years 11 years 12 years or more 10 Describe your experience investigating businesses for compliance with business licensing requirements. 11 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your status as a veteran of the United States Armed Forces. To be considered a disabled veteran, one must have 10% or more disability percentage, according to the U.S. Veterans Administration. I am not a veteran. I am not an honorably discharged veteran. I am an honorably discharged veteran. I am an honorably discharged disabled veteran. I am the spouse of an honorably discharged disabled veteran. I am the widow or widower of a deceased veteran. 12 Please provide details regarding your/your spouses Veterans status. In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service. If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below. 13 Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years? Yes No Required Question Employer Mobile Civil Service Address P.O. Box 66794 1809 Government Street Mobile, Alabama, 36660-1794 Phone 251 470-7727 Website http://www.personnelboard.org