Criminal Investigator III - Southern Colorado

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is seeking a Criminal Investigator III for the Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement Division (LED). The LED serves and protects the Colorado public while supporting a clean, healthy, and responsible liquor and tobacco industry. The Division administers and enforces Colorado’s alcohol beverage and tobacco laws and regulations through regulatory compliance, education, inspections, and criminal and administrative investigations. As a Criminal Investigator III, you will serve as a certified Peace Officer – Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) responsible for conducting criminal and administrative investigations of licensed liquor and tobacco businesses throughout Colorado. You will conduct inspections and compliance checks, investigate alleged violations, gather and analyze evidence, interview involved parties, and prepare comprehensive investigative reports. This position also conducts undercover and surveillance operations and works closely with local law enforcement and licensing authorities to promote compliance with Colorado liquor and tobacco laws and regulations. This position is considered remote, however the work is generally performed in the field. The work is generally performed in the field rather than at the Colorado Springs State Office. This role supports multiple locations across the state; frequent travel is required in the Southern Region of Colorado. Reporting to the Colorado Springs office or other locations around the state will be necessary on an as-needed basis for meetings with staff and client groups, or for other business needs as determined by the supervisor.

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.
• Applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and a tax check prior to appointment to positions in the Liquor & Tobacco Division.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must pass a pre-employment Physical and Psychological evaluation.
• Applicants must be willing to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and maintain on-call status while off-duty for emergency and supervisory response.
• Ability to travel extensively on a daily basis through the designated territory, spanning Pagosa Springs to the Kansas border (west-east) and Centennial to Trinidad (north-south).
• Maintains proficiency and qualification with firearms and other defensive equipment assigned and as required by Colorado P.O.S.T.
• Attends all DOR compliance training modules.
• Certify and maintain certification in arrest control techniques.
• Applicants must be willing and able to perform heavy lifting, carrying, or otherwise moving objects, occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license (at the time of application).
• Must be 21 years of age or older for this position.
• Candidate may be required to pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen.
• Must be willing to travel on a regular basis throughout the assigned region spanning from Pagosa Springs to Kansas boarder (west-east) and Centennial to Trinidad (north-south).
• 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.
• Pursuant to the Universal Driving Standards Policy, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.
• Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who: Have an assigned State fleet vehicle, Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position, Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulation related to Liquor & Tobacco.
• Demonstrated experience in communication and interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Experience with administrative investigations in a regulated environment.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to plan and organize.
• Ability to complete reports in a thorough, accurate and concise manner.
• Experience with rule making processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, compliance checks, and criminal, administrative, and regulatory investigations involving alleged violations of Colorado Liquor and Tobacco Statutes, Criminal Statutes, and Regulations.
• Respond to complaints and proactively inspect licensed liquor and tobacco businesses to identify violations, determine compliance, and take appropriate enforcement action.
• Conduct interviews of witnesses, suspects, complainants, applicants, licensees, victims, and members of the public to gather information and evidence related to investigations.
• Gather, analyze, and document evidence through investigative techniques including surveillance, undercover operations, database research, public records, and other available technological resources.
• Conduct covert operations and surveillance of liquor and tobacco licensees, including underage sale compliance operations, and coordinate investigative activities with other agencies as appropriate.
• Apply investigative techniques, problem-solving, professional judgment, and applicable laws and regulations to assess compliance, identify violations, and reach sound investigative conclusions.
• Prepare clear, concise, accurate, and comprehensive investigative reports, affidavits, summonses, warrants, charging documents, and other documentation for criminal prosecution or administrative action.
• Exercise statutory peace officer authority when appropriate, including issuing criminal summonses, making arrests, and assisting local law enforcement agencies with liquor and tobacco investigations.
• Collaborate with local licensing authorities, law enforcement agencies, licensees, and other stakeholders to conduct investigations and compliance activities and provide education regarding liquor and tobacco requirements.
• Testify in civil and criminal court and administrative hearings and clearly communicate investigative findings and evidence.

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