Criminal Investigator III (Lakewood)

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. The Liquor Enforcement Division's mission is to promote public safety, support economic growth, and ensure the responsible sale and consumption of liquor and tobacco products through the fair, transparent, and consistent administration of Colorado's liquor, tobacco, and nicotine laws. The professional in this position is a certified Peace Officer - Peace Officer Standards and Training, (P.O.S.T.), who fulfills statutory responsibility to administer and enforce Colorado's alcohol beverage and tobacco laws in a consistent and common-sense manner. It serves and protects the Colorado public and fosters a clean, healthy, three-tier industry within the state for the manufacture, distribution and sale of alcohol beverages.

Requirements

• Must meet the following or any combination of experience/education to meet the minimum (MQ) qualifications:
• Six (6) years of full-time professional investigative experience in a regulatory environment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Two (2) years of full-time professional investigative experience in a regulatory environment.
• 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 experience, as described above, may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and a tax check prior to appointment to positions in the Liquor & Tobacco Division.
• 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.
• 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 Steamboat Springs to the Kansas border (west-east) and Wyoming border to Denver (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 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.
• Must be 21 years of age or older for this position.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Candidate may be required to pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen.
• Must be willing to travel on a regular basis throughout the assigned region (Steamboat Springs to the Kansas border (west-east) and Wyoming border to Denver (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.
• Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.
• 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.
• To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant years of State service performing professional investigative work in a regulatory environment. Six years of relevant service is preferred.
• Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulation related to Liquor & Tobacco.
• Demonstrated experience in communication and interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Experience supervising 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

• Conducts inspections, compliance checks and plans investigations and/or undercover investigations of alleged violations of Colorado Liquor and Tobacco Statutes, Criminal Statutes, and Regulations to determine if a violation has occurred and takes appropriate action, such as issuing a criminal summons or completing a charging document of proposed allegations and violations for review by management and the appointing authority.
• Conduct interviews in response to active administrative and criminal investigations. Interview witnesses, suspects, complainants, applicants, licensees, and the general public to detect, discover, and obtain additional information or evidence related to the investigation.
• Understand and utilize Public Service Record (PSR) CSP evidence tracking system, Callyo and any other databases to support administrative and criminal investigations.
• Make physical arrests when necessary for violations of law during liquor and tobacco investigations, consistent with Department policy.
• Conduct covert operations and/or surveillance of a Colorado Liquor or Tobacco license to produce evidence for an alleged administrative action or criminal prosecution. These operations shall be approved by an Agent in Charge before participating in these activities, the appointing authority shall be notified prior to participation for determination of deconfliction efforts or drafting of an operation plan with coordinated activities with other agencies.
• Responds to complaints and proactively visits/inspects Colorado liquor and tobacco licensed businesses, as an armed peace officer to prevent and discourage the prohibited possession, sale, and consumption on or off the licensed premises.
• Applies standard fact-finding analysis uses problem-solving, specialized investigative techniques, and available technological tools to conduct investigations.
• Utilizes professional judgment to assess compliance and arrive at sound conclusions.
• Develops intervention strategies designed to achieve immediate onsite correction and long-term compliance.
• Conducts interviews of complainants, applicants and licensees for approval or denial of a license or administrative proceedings involving liquor and tobacco regulations.
• Conducts interviews of victims, witnesses, and suspects and issues criminal summonses which involve liquor and tobacco.
• Provides clear, concise, accurate, and factual summaries of investigations, both orally and in writing, for criminal and administrative prosecution. These documented findings identify alleged violations for criminal prosecution or administrative action.
• Plans and performs regular underage sale compliance checks of liquor and tobacco businesses that may result in criminal enforcement.
• Prepares sworn affidavits for judicial review for warrants related to liquor and tobacco criminal violations.
• Testifies in civil and criminal court and administrative hearings.
• Assist local police agencies by providing law enforcement support in relation to liquor and tobacco investigations.
• Conducts physical arrests when appropriate in relation to liquor and tobacco investigations.
• Drafts Operational Plans to outline operational staffing, objectives, necessary equipment and other operational awareness intelligence for review by supervisory staff and management.
• The Criminal Investigator III while on operations with the underage operative, will ensure accurate time is reflected on the timecard being submitted to an Agent in Charge for review.
• Upon request from a law enforcement agency, the Criminal Investigator III conducts investigations of liquor licenses for potential over-service of alcohol or other violations that may have contributed to serious or fatal motor vehicle accidents as supplementary investigations for motor vehicle fatalities.
• Responds to and investigates complaints of alleged violations of Colorado Liquor and Tobacco codes from licensees, law enforcement, local licensing authorities, and the general public.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes effective investigations into alleged violations of Colorado Liquor and Tobacco Regulations.
• Collaborate with local licensing authorities and law enforcement in conducting compliance checks of tobacco licensees to ensure all Synar checks and statutory requirements pertaining to tobacco checks are completed in the area of responsibility.
• Determines compliance upon thorough investigation and review of licensee practices and documentation.
• Delivers clear, concise, accurate, and factual summaries of the results of investigations both orally and in writing for criminal prosecution and administrative action. These documented findings identify alleged violations for criminal prosecution or administrative action.
• The Criminal Investigator III conducts assigned investigations of alleged Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) violations. This requires communication with licensees and site visits.
• Notifications are sent to licensees outlining violations that require correction.
• Accurately document all work time and leave in the Department time-tracking database, Ultimate Workforce Development (UKG).
• Submits approvals for all overtime requests to the supervisor.
• Maintains Google calendar schedule to include daily activities, locations, and other supervisor expectations.
• Maintains communication and transparency with team members and supervisory staff.
• Is available for contact from management, supervisor(s), co-workers, and stakeholders.
• Attends all Department training, both in person and online, and reviews all appropriate resources as it pertains to job duties and assignments.
• Maintains required certifications to include but not limited to arrest control/defensive tactics, firearms, CCIC, and other certifications and training as mandated by the Department of Revenue and POST.
• Prepares comprehensive investigative reports for criminal and administrative case files consistent with Division policy within the minimum timeframe guidelines established.
• Prepares Demand for Records, summonses, arrest warrants, and search warrants as necessary.
• Drafts charging documents for cases referred for administrative action.
• Maintains spreadsheets as assigned to accurately reflect duties performed for Division statistical purposes, keeping supervisory staff apprised of activities and accomplishments.
• Provides training to local authorities, law enforcement, industry stakeholders, and the general public in an effort to ensure comprehension and compliance with liquor and tobacco requirements.

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