Criminal Investigator - Auto Industry Division

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Colorado Department of Revenue’s Auto Industry Division investigates and enforces laws and regulations governing the auto industry. The Division processes license applications, collects fees, conducts applicant background investigations, investigates alleged criminal and administrative violations and consumer harm, investigates unlicensed activity, conducts compliance investigations, and provides education to licensees and the public. The Motor Vehicle Board licenses dealers, wholesale dealers, and salespersons; the Department’s Executive Director licenses manufacturers.

The Criminal Investigator III is a Colorado-certified Peace Officer responsible for ensuring licensees comply with applicable Colorado statutes, Motor Vehicle Dealer Board rules, and federal laws and regulations. The position conducts complex, document-heavy criminal investigations involving analysis of financial records, and provides information, training, education, and outreach to licensees, the public, law enforcement, and government agencies. Investigations may involve multiple jurisdictions and multinational entities. The role requires field contacts and in-state travel, extended travel, a valid driver’s license, firearm qualification, arrest-control certification, and the ability to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call duty. The position also requires occasional heavy lifting of up to 100 pounds.

Requirements

• Six years of relevant experience conducting criminal and/or regulatory investigations, or a qualifying combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship, certification, and relevant investigative experience totaling six years.
• A valid Colorado POST certification that is active, in good standing, and free of restrictions, suspensions, or revocations at the time of application; applicants must submit a copy with the application.
• Must be a Colorado resident when submitting the application.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation and tax check before appointment.
• Must successfully pass a physical and psychological evaluation before appointment.
• Must be willing to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call duty, and be able to undertake extended travel.
• Must be willing and able to perform heavy lifting, carrying, or moving objects, occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Must qualify and maintain qualification with a firearm.
• Must certify and maintain certification in arrest-control techniques.
• Must be currently certified as a Peace Officer in Colorado.
• Must meet Colorado tax filing and payment obligations as a condition of employment.
• Must maintain a safe driving record and valid driver’s license when expected to drive a state-owned vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulations related to the Auto Industry Division.
• Recent experience conducting investigations, interpreting and applying statutes, and researching databases.
• Additional professional investigative and/or regulatory compliance experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and accept supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and track workload.
• Current employment as a detective or criminal investigator and patrol/police officer experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct complex investigations of criminal activity related to the auto industry.
• Initiate appropriate action based on criminal investigations and conduct interrogations in active investigations.
• Investigate matters using expertise in complex criminal investigations and pursue approved prosecution or adjudication avenues.
• Respond to complaints; issue criminal summonses; interview victims and witnesses; and interrogate suspects.
• Execute disciplinary action as approved by the appropriate authority and present proposed action to the appropriate licensing authority.
• Prepare case files and testify in criminal court, civil hearings, and administrative actions.
• Determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations through analysis.
• Participate in comprehensive compliance inspections of licensees, premises, and records.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct complex investigations involving multiple jurisdictions and multinational entities.
• Collect and preserve physical and documentary evidence.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports and case files for court use or testimony.
• Conduct pre-employment investigations of applicants seeking employment with the Division.
• Provide information, training, education, and outreach to licensees, the public, law enforcement agencies, and other government agencies.

Benefits

• PERA retirement benefits, including the PERA Defined Benefit Plan and 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).
• FMLA job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML).
• 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave.
• Discounts on services and products through the State of Colorado’s Work-Life Employment Discount Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed