Criminal Investigator III

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fraud Investigations Team (FIT) exists to receive, identify, and investigate reports of fraud and fraudulent activity within the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Division, including handling incoming referrals and tips regarding allegations of fraud related to the FAMLI program. This work unit conducts thorough investigations (including interviews of parties or witnesses, review of relevant documents and reports, and any other lawful investigative techniques); evidence collection, review, and preparation; prepares and presents both regulatory and criminal reports of investigation to statewide District Attorney’s Offices, the State of Colorado Attorney General’s Office and/or the FAMLI Division Hearings unit, seeking monetary or other relief authorized by the FAMLI Act or subsequent regulations, assessment of monetary amounts owed (fines & interest) and/or any other remedies approved by the Division. Additionally, this work unit, as required, provides investigative and logistical assistance to local, state, and federal agencies and provides a base of specialized expertise upon which other law enforcement and regulatory agencies may draw. This position, Criminal Investigator III (Working Title: Fraud Investigator), exists to receive, identify, and investigate reports of criminal and regulatory violations affecting the administration of the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program within the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment (CDLE). Duties primarily consist of regulatory and criminal investigations of FAMLI-related fraudulent activity with criminal case referrals to District Attorney Offices (DAs) or the CO Attorney General’s Office (AG’s), and the FAMLI Hearings Unit for regulatory investigation of fraudulent/criminal activity concerning the FAMLI program. The position provides investigations of fraud/forgery, waste, abuse, and other misconduct related to this program. Work includes identifying suspects, interviewing witnesses, examining Complainant and Respondent records, verifying the authenticity of documents, collecting evidence, preparing affidavits for court orders for the production of records, writing comprehensive reports of investigations, and presenting the cases/investigations for prosecution/hearing.

Requirements

Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position, such as law enforcement, fraud investigations, or other regulatory and criminal investigations experience.
Any required certifications as needed for the position (None specified).
Ability to write clear, concise, and thorough reports.
Prior investigative experience.
Accountability.
Teamwork.
Decision making.
Problem-solving.
Information management.
Deductive reasoning.
Research skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Any Law Enforcement, or Fraud related certifications.
Demonstrated experience conducting fraud/ criminal investigations in a public benefit program.
Demonstrated ability to testify in regulatory, administrative or criminal hearings.
Experience as a State Employee.

Responsibilities

Receive, identify, and investigate reports of fraud and fraudulent activity within the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Division.
Handle incoming referrals and tips regarding allegations of fraud related to the FAMLI program.
Conduct thorough investigations, including interviews of parties or witnesses, review of relevant documents and reports, and any other lawful investigative techniques.
Perform evidence collection, review, and preparation.
Prepare and present regulatory and criminal reports of investigation to statewide District Attorney’s Offices, the State of Colorado Attorney General’s Office and/or the FAMLI Division Hearings unit.
Seek monetary or other relief authorized by the FAMLI Act or subsequent regulations.
Assess monetary amounts owed (fines & interest) and/or any other remedies approved by the Division.
Provide investigative and logistical assistance to local, state, and federal agencies.
Provide a base of specialized expertise upon which other law enforcement and regulatory agencies may draw.
Investigate reports of criminal and regulatory violations affecting the administration of the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program.
Conduct investigations of FAMLI-related fraudulent activity with criminal case referrals to District Attorney Offices (DAs) or the CO Attorney General’s Office (AG’s), and the FAMLI Hearings Unit for regulatory investigation of fraudulent/criminal activity concerning the FAMLI program.
Investigate fraud/forgery, waste, abuse, and other misconduct related to the FAMLI program.
Identify suspects.
Interview witnesses.
Examine Complainant and Respondent records.
Verify the authenticity of documents.
Collect evidence.
Prepare affidavits for court orders for the production of records.
Write comprehensive reports of investigations.
Present cases/investigations for prosecution/hearing.

Benefits

Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHub state employee discount program
MotivateMe employee wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces
RTD EcoPass Commuter Program
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.