Criminal Investigator III

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.

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Division of Gaming:

Ensures that limited gaming is conducted honestly, fairly, and competitively, and is free from criminal and corrupt elements.

What we do:

The Gaming Enforcement unit provides crime investigations, identifies and interviews suspects, collects evidence, interviews witnesses, and evaluates criminal activity in Colorado Casinos.

• Actively patrolling Colorado casinos.
• Conducting regulatory investigations regarding statutes, rules and internal controls.
• Conducting criminal investigations.
• Conducting compliance inspections.
• Providing educational services to licensees and the public.

A typical day as a Criminal Investigator III: Perform as a peace officer to investigate and enforce the Colorado Limited Gaming Act of 1991, and the Colorado Revised Criminal Statutes, and conduct comprehensive background and pre-licensing investigations. This position plans and conducts investigations of violations of limited gaming and criminal laws. Investigators use and interpret the Colorado Limited Gaming Statutes, Regulations, and Internal Control Minimum Procedures. Additionally, this Criminal Investigator position conducts investigations of criminal code and administrative violations. As such, this investigator conducts complex investigations that require the handling and analysis of financial records and document-heavy cases. This position is also tasked with providing training, education, and outreach to stakeholders ( Local Licensing Authorities, Law Enforcement agencies, and Licensees). Provides information regarding the rules, regulations, and laws governing the industry to licensees, law enforcement agencies, and any other persons requesting information. Assist licensees with information to correct any identified issues.

Criminal Investigations

• Plan and conduct complex investigations of criminal activity pertaining to the industry.
• Initiate appropriate action based on criminal investigations.
• Conduct interrogations in response to active criminal investigations.
• Utilize a variety of databases to support criminal investigations.
• Interview witnesses, suspects, complainants and the general public to detect, discover, and obtain additional information or evidence related to the investigation.
• Make physical arrests and assist local police agencies when requested. This position works collaboratively with other investigators and outside agencies to prepare criminal case filings.
• Conduct covert operations and/or surveillance to produce evidence for prosecution.
• May collaborate with other investigators or law enforcement officers for high-risk situations.

Statutory Enforcement

• Execute approved avenue(s) for prosecution and/or adjudication. Investigates matters by utilizing their subject matter expertise in the area of complex criminal investigations of licensees.
• Execute appropriate disciplinary action as approved by the appropriate authority.
• Responds to complaints, issues criminal summonses, conducts interviews of victims and witnesses, and interrogates suspects. Proactively visits businesses as an armed peace officer to preserve the peace, and prevent and discourage illegal purchase, consumption, and other violations of laws.
• The investigator makes physical arrests when needed. This position works collaboratively with other investigators and outside agencies to prepare criminal case filings. Assists or augments other law enforcement agencies to ensure officer and patron safety.
• This position prepares case files and testifies in criminal court, civil hearings, and administrative actions including those before the appropriate authority.
• Service of Process, to include Summary Suspensions ordered by the appropriate jurisdiction or authority.
• Provide security within DOR facilities as the situation dictates.
• Assist local police agencies by providing law enforcement support. Only apply the appropriate use of force and deadly physical force according to policies and statutes.

Regulatory Compliance

• Conduct comprehensive compliance inspections. Plans, coordinates, and executes effective complex investigations into alleged violations of Colorado Laws and Regulations. Participates in comprehensive compliance inspections to ensure that licensees, patrons, premises, records, and devices are within approved minimum guidelines and that those licensees and patrons are in compliance with Limited Gaming Regulations and Internal Control Minimum Procedures.
• Determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations based upon analysis.
• Conduct inspections of facilities and re-inspections of those that have had violations.
• Participates in comprehensive compliance inspections to ensure that licensees, patrons, premises, records, and devices are within approved minimum guidelines and that licensees and patrons comply with appropriate Laws and Regulations necessary to ensure the integrity of the industry.
• Initiates appropriate disciplinary action for presentation to the Division and the State Licensing Authority.

Administrative Duties

• Prepare comprehensive detailed investigative reports and case files for court use or testimony. This position plans, coordinates, and conducts complex investigations involving multi-jurisdictional and multinational entities.
• Provides training and delivers presentations to local authorities, industry parties, agencies, and the public. Maintains proficiency and qualification with firearms and other defensive tactics equipment assigned.
• Prepare arrest warrants to further the investigation. Remains current on Colorado Laws and Regulations as well as pertinent criminal and civil statutory and case law.
• Prepares detailed written reports for criminal prosecution. Prepare written reports detailing regulatory findings to appropriate authorities
• Collect and preserve physical and documentary evidence.
• Conducts pre-employment investigations on applicants seeking employment with the Division.

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

A2A4XX CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR III

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Six (6) years of relevant experience in investigative experience conducting both criminal and regulatory investigations .

* Required valid/active Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education in business administration, public administration, criminology, criminal justice, criminalistics, political science, police science, law enforcement, law, psychology, sociology , formalized apprenticeship program, certification, and/or relevant experience in e xperience conducting both criminal and regulatory investigations equal to six (6) years

* Required valid/active Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification

NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Special Qualifications:

• Applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and a tax check prior to appointment to positions in the Gaming Division.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License (at the time of application).
• Applicants must be willing to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and maintain on-call status while off-duty for emergency and supervisory response.
• Applicants must successfully pass a Psychological Evaluation prior to being appointed to a position in the Gaming Division.
• Must be able to qualify and maintain qualification with a firearm.
• Must be able to certify and maintain certification in arrest control techniques.
• Maintain a current/valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) certification at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulations related to Division of Gaming.
• Outstanding candidates will have recent experience with: investigations interpreting and applying statutes and researching databases.
• Additional years of experience in professional investigative and/or compliance experience in a regulatory environment.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and accept supervision.
• Proven success organizing and tracking workload.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in Google-Workspace.

Conditions of Employment with the CDOR :

Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.

As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations .

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.

• Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.

• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.

• The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "..." addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at ... within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Departments action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules .

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, ... .

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

If not applying online, submit application to:

If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to ... by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

Methods of Appointment:

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.

Step Pay Program:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.