POST Certified Senior Criminal Investigator (Economics Crimes Unit)
About The Position
The Mission of the Denver District Attorney's Office is to professionally and completely prosecute crimes and investigate potential crimes on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado, and in doing so, do justice, advocate for victims' rights and advise and consult in the deterrence and prevention of crime; to ensure the open, evenhanded and humane administration of justice. The office employs approximately 120 attorneys and 180 support staff, who are responsible for more than 6,000 felony and 8,000 misdemeanor prosecutions annually. The elected District Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer in the City and County of Denver, and is responsible for the prosecution of violations of Colorado State Laws. This position requires certification as a Colorado Peace Officer (POST) at the time of application, and requires a valid Driver’s License at the time of application. The responsibilities for this position are as follows: Locates and interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects; Investigate and assist in the prosecution of criminal cases; Determines investigative techniques and case strategies; gathers, evaluates, and preserves evidence, analyzes the evidence, prepares spreadsheets or summary charts on financial or voluminous data, prepares diagrams and demonstrative evidence, photograph crime scenes and determines the presence or absence of criminal activity; Prepares investigative reports with recommendations for future management of the case; Organizes case strategies in conjunction with other law enforcement staff and applicable City agencies; Prepares affidavits for arrest warrant, search warrants, and subpoenas, serves parties involved in legal action, and may prepare interrogatories, production requests, and answers in civil litigation; Delivers testimony in the Grand Jury and/or court as an advisory witness. Other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
- Certification as a Colorado Peace Officer (POST) at the time of application
- Valid Driver’s License at the time of application
- Five (5) plus years of professional level experience conducting comprehensive investigations of complex criminal and civil cases
- Experience in economic crime including: fraud, money laundering, corruption, and property crime
- Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field.
- Four (4) years of previous police experience, two (2) of which must be at the level of Criminal Investigator (e.g. Police Detective) or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Cover Letter – Highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Locates and interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects
- Investigate and assist in the prosecution of criminal cases
- Determines investigative techniques and case strategies; gathers, evaluates, and preserves evidence, analyzes the evidence, prepares spreadsheets or summary charts on financial or voluminous data, prepares diagrams and demonstrative evidence, photograph crime scenes and determines the presence or absence of criminal activity
- Prepares investigative reports with recommendations for future management of the case
- Organizes case strategies in conjunction with other law enforcement staff and applicable City agencies
- Prepares affidavits for arrest warrant, search warrants, and subpoenas, serves parties involved in legal action, and may prepare interrogatories, production requests, and answers in civil litigation
- Delivers testimony in the Grand Jury and/or court as an advisory witness.
- Other duties, as assigned
Benefits
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
- 457B Retirement Plan
- 132 hours of PTO earned within first year
- 11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday
- Education Refund Program (ERP)
- Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)
- Free RTD Eco Pass
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
