Criminalist – Sex Offender Registration Program
About The Position
The Criminalist – Sex Offender Registration Program performs advanced, non-sworn investigative and program administration work supporting the Police Department’s sex offender registration and compliance functions. This position interprets and applies Colorado and federal sex offender registration laws; reviews court records, criminal histories, and law enforcement databases; determines registration requirements; maintains compliant registration records; identifies non-compliance; and supports related criminal investigations and enforcement actions. This role serves as a professional investigative resource and requires independent judgment, analytical review of legal and investigative records, case preparation, and coordination with criminal justice partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field, or Colorado POST Certification.
- Four (4) years of total relevant experience.
- Two to four (2–4) years of progressively responsible experience in criminal investigations, intelligence, forensic support, law enforcement operations, technical surveillance, or a closely related field.
- Two to four (2–4) years of experience handling evidence and maintaining chain of custody and integrity of evidence.
- Ability to obtain required certifications, including NCIC/CCIC, within established timelines.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Experience with sex offender registration laws, SOTAR, CCIC/NCIC, NICHE, or similar systems.
- Experience preparing affidavits, investigative summaries, warrant support documentation, or court testimony.
Responsibilities
- Conduct sex offender registrations and re-registrations in accordance with Colorado and federal laws and departmental procedures.
- Interpret court documentation and CCIC/NCIC records to determine registration requirements and compliance obligations.
- Maintain accurate registration files and records in departmental, state, and national systems, including CCIC/NCIC, NICHE, and SOTAR.
- Track non-compliant registrants and those charged with additional offenses; conduct research to support failure-to-register investigations and warrant preparation.
- Gather, verify, analyze, and interpret records, reports, and other case information to identify compliance issues and investigative leads.
- Compile investigative findings and prepare accurate reports, affidavits, and related case documentation.
- Communicate confidential information with law enforcement personnel, attorneys, courts, probation/parole, and other authorized partners.
- Meet with offenders in person to process registrations, including fingerprinting, photographing, and updating digital records.
- Maintain the public sex offender registry, assist with address validation, and participate in community notification processes as required.
- Provide court testimony regarding registration requirements, investigative findings, and non-compliance issues.
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, procedures, and technologies.
- Prioritize and independently manage assigned caseload and program responsibilities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- This position is benefits eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
