Firearms Relinquishment Investigator

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

6d • $40 - $61 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mission of the Denver District Attorney's Office is to professionally and competently prosecute crimes and investigate criminal activity on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado and to seek equal justice for all in the criminal justice system. Our mission also includes the prevention and deterrence of crimes, supporting the well-being of victims, participating in the community, being transparent and accountable, and, improving the criminal justice system to provide fair alternatives to incarceration in appropriate cases.

As a Firearms Relinquishment Criminal Investigator you will be responsible for proper case investigations, interview complainants, victims and witnesses as well as periodically consult with complainants and victims regarding the progress of cases until they have been officially closed. Through investigative procedures, investigators will direct their best efforts in the prevention and suppression of crime, and in the detection and apprehension of criminal suspects.

Requirements

• Certification as a Colorado Peace Officer (POST) at the time of application
• A valid Driver’s License at the time of application
• 5+ years of professional level experience conducting comprehensive investigations of complex criminal and civil cases
• POST certified and familiarity with drafting arrest/search warrants
• Familiarity with criminal justice databases
• Familiarity with the use of social media databases
• Background in investigating cases involving family violence with a particular emphasis on intimate partner violence
• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field
• Four (4) years of previous police experience, two (2) of which must be at the level of Criminal Investigator (e.g. Police Detective) or any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in another foreign language strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Reviews all new domestic violence cases filed by Denver Police, including all reports and witness statements, as well as all relevant criminal justice and social media databases, in order to determine if there are firearms in the home and/or in the control of the charged suspect(s)
• Documents all information relating to firearms in the DA internal database
• Determines investigative techniques and case strategies; gathers, evaluates, and preserves evidence, analyzes the evidence, prepares spreadsheets or summary charts on financial or voluminous data, and determines the presence or absence of criminal activity
• Prepares affidavits for arrest warrant, search warrants, and subpoenas, serves parties involved in legal action, and may prepare interrogatories, production requests, and answers in civil litigation
• Provide reasonably requested information and assistance to other units within the Office of the District Attorney and maintain an efficient level of cooperation and coordination in affected areas. Assist and maintain close cooperation and positive working relationships with other law enforcement agencies
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 132 hours of PTO earned within first year
• 12 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday
• Education Refund Program (ERP)
• Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)
• Free RTD Eco Pass
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level