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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for consumer protection investigator in the United States is $75,325.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Consumer Protection Investigator is responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws and investigating complaints related to fraud, deceptive practices, or unsafe products. They review evidence, interview involved parties, and may conduct inspections to ensure businesses comply with regulations. Their goal is to protect consumers from unethical or illegal business practices. Depending on the jurisdiction, they may work for government agencies or regulatory bodies.

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Consumer Protection Investigators spend their days reviewing consumer complaints, conducting interviews with complainants and businesses, collecting and analyzing evidence, and preparing detailed investigative reports. They often collaborate with legal teams, regulatory agencies, and law enforcement partners to build cases and ensure compliance with relevant laws. Investigators may also participate in outreach efforts to educate the public about consumer rights and potential scams. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases with varying levels of complexity.

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To thrive as a Consumer Protection Investigator, you need a strong background in investigative techniques, knowledge of consumer protection laws, and relevant experience in regulatory or law enforcement roles. Familiarity with case management software, data analysis tools, and sometimes specific certifications like Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) can be valuable. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and clear communication skills help investigators excel in managing interviews, gathering evidence, and writing reports. These skills are essential to ensuring fair investigations and effectively protecting consumer rights.

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Assistant Attorney General - Consumer Protection Section

Missouri Attorney General

Saint Louis, MO

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 6 days ago

Missouri Department Of Conservation rating

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Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

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806th of 848 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Assistant Attorney GeneralConsumer Protection Section - Antitrust, Multistate, and Privacy (AMP) UnitSt. Louis

The Missouri Attorney General's Office is actively seeking attorneys with excellent credentials for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Antitrust, Multistate, and Privacy Unit of Consumer Protection Section.

The Consumer Protection Section handles some of the Office's most complex and high-profile civil litigation and criminal prosecutions. The Antitrust, Multistate, and Privacy Unit enforces state and national laws regarding competition, consumer protection, and data security in cooperation with other state attorneys general and/or federal enforcement partners. Our antitrust work involves enforcement of the federal Sherman and Clayton Acts as well the Missouri Antitrust Law. This includes both investigations and litigation to challenge unlawful monopolization, conspiracies in restraint of trade, and the review of mergers with a substantial Missouri impact. Our privacy work involves enforcement of Missouri's data breach notification laws and the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act as well as a variety of federal statutes, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

The position may involve intermittent daytime or overnight travel within Missouri.

For more information on the Consumer Protection Section please click here: https://ago.mo.gov/divisions/consumer/

Preferred experience/skills:

  • 5 years of experience or more in the Antitrust, Multistate or Privacy field
  • Knowledge of state and federal court practice
  • Courtroom and trial experience
  • Resolving claims by settlement
  • Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy

Health, vision, dental, and life insurance plans, state pension, and deferred compensation available.

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Missouri. Candidates with relevant experience and education will be considered for an interview.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

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The Attorney General serves as the chief legal officer of the State of Missouri as mandated by our Constitution. The Attorney General is elected by Missouri voters, serves a four-year term, and is not subject to constitutional term limits. The Attorney General’s Office represents and provides legal advice to most state agencies; defends challenges to the validity of state laws; enforces civil law, including consumer protection and environmental laws; defends the State’s interest in civil actions, including bankruptcies, workers’ compensation claims, professional licensing cases, and habeas corpus actions filed by state and federal inmates; and serves as a special prosecutor in criminal cases when appointed. In addition, the Office handles all appeals statewide from felony convictions. The Attorney General’s Office brings and defends lawsuits on behalf of the State and prepares formal legal opinions requested by State officers, legislators, or county attorneys on issues of law. The Office represents the State in litigation at all levels ranging from a variety of administrative tribunals to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Office also includes an Office of Solicitor General, who represents the interests of the state in appellate and national matters.

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201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Jefferson City, MO, US

Year founded

1865

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