Criminal Investigator - Auto Industry Division

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is seeking a Criminal Investigator for its Auto Industry Division. This role is responsible for ensuring licensees comply with state statutes and regulations concerning the motor vehicle dealer board, as well as various federal laws. The investigator will conduct complex investigations involving financial records and document-heavy cases, and will also be tasked with providing information, training, education, and outreach to stakeholders including licensees, the public, and other governmental agencies. The Auto Industry Division processes license applications, collects fees, conducts background investigations, and investigates alleged violations of statutes and regulations, as well as unlicensed and criminal activities within the auto industry. Each year, the Division receives a significant number of consumer complaints related to law violations or regulations. The investigator will also conduct compliance investigations and provide educational services.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Colorado POST certification that is active, in good standing, and free of any restrictions, suspensions, or revocations at the time of applying.
• Six (6) years of relevant investigative experience conducting criminal and/or regulatory investigations.
• 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 conducting criminal and/or regulatory investigations equal to six (6) years.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, business administration, public administration, criminology, criminal justice, criminalistics, political science, police science, law enforcement, law, psychology, sociology or a closely related field as determined by the Department (may be used for up to 4 years of experience).
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License (at the time of application).
• Applicants must be currently certified as a Peace Officer in the State of Colorado.
• A copy of your Colorado Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) certification must be submitted at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulations related to Auto Industry Division.
• 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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and accept supervision.
• Proven success organizing and tracking workload.
• Currently employed as a detective or criminal investigator.
• Patrol/police officer experience.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in Google Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication along with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct complex investigations of criminal activity pertaining to the auto industry.
• Initiate appropriate action based upon criminal investigations.
• Conduct interrogations in response to active criminal investigations.
• Execute approved avenue(s) for prosecution and/or adjudication.
• Investigate matters by utilizing subject matter expertise in complex criminal investigations.
• Execute appropriate disciplinary action as approved by the appropriate authority.
• Respond to complaints, issue criminal summonses, conduct interviews of victims and witnesses, and interrogate suspects.
• Prepare case files and testify in criminal court, civil hearings, and administrative actions.
• Determine compliance with applicable law and regulations based upon analysis.
• Participate in comprehensive compliance inspections to ensure licensees, premises, and records are within approved guidelines.
• Initiate appropriate disciplinary action for presentation to the appropriate Licensing Authority.
• Prepare comprehensive detailed investigative reports and case files for court use or testimony.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct complex investigations involving multi-jurisdictional and multi-national entities.
• Collect and preserve physical and documentary evidence.
• Conduct pre-employment investigations on applicants seeking employment with the Division.

Benefits

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior