Securities Fraud Investigator (Special Agent III) - Financial Fraud Unit

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Fraud Unit within the Colorado Department of Law (DOL) is seeking a criminal investigator to join their dynamic team. This unit investigates and charges complex financial crimes with statewide jurisdiction, collaborating with various state and federal law enforcement partners. The ideal candidate will be a Colorado POST certified law enforcement officer with a background as an investigator or detective, preferably with experience in complex financial crimes. The role involves evaluating and identifying allegations of securities fraud, conducting independent investigations through interviews and evidence gathering, serving the State Grand Jury, providing expertise to other professionals, and offering training. The position also acts as a liaison between law enforcement entities on securities fraud matters and assists other parts of the Financial Fraud Unit and Criminal Justice Section as needed. This recruitment may also be used to fill other Special Agent positions in the Criminal Justice section.

Requirements

• Must be a resident of the State of Colorado.
• Six years of professional investigative experience as a full-time sworn detective or sworn criminal investigator at the felony level for a government law enforcement agency as the main function of your job.
• Experience must include filing felony level criminal cases in a criminal court as the lead investigator.
• OR A combination of directly related education and professional investigative experience as a full-time sworn detective or sworn criminal investigator at the felony level for a government law enforcement agency as the main function of your job equal to six (6) years.
• Qualified applicants must demonstrate at least two (2) years of investigative experience as a full-time sworn detective or sworn criminal investigator at the felony level if qualifying under the Education & Experience option.
• Experience must be as a sworn detective or sworn criminal investigator as the main function of the job.
• Candidates must be Colorado P.O.S.T. certified at the time of application.
• Must be proficient with a handgun.
• Must have a valid CO driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Financial crime background either as an investigator or detective.
• Proven ability to work independently on complex investigations.
• Served as the lead investigator on a minimum of 50 felony level cases.
• Presented a minimum of 10 felony level cases to be filed in a criminal court.
• Demonstrated work experience managing or leading large-scale or complex felony level investigations.
• Certified Fraud Examiner credentials from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
• Investigative experience in complex investigations that could include, but is not limited to, violations of the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act (COCCA), identity theft, organized crime, theft/embezzlement, securities fraud, controlled substances or narcotic charges, fraud investigations, or forgery.
• Undergraduate or graduate schoolwork in accounting, finance, or criminology.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and identify allegations that meet the statutory definition of securities fraud.
• Conduct criminal investigations, including independent verification of allegations through interviews and gathering evidence.
• Serve the State Grand Jury with its functions and responsibilities.
• Provide a specialized level of expertise to other law enforcement and regulatory professionals.
• Provide instructional services, technical advice, and training to other governmental and/or professional audiences.
• Serve as a liaison between and amongst federal, state and local law enforcement entities on any securities fraud matters that impact or affect the State of Colorado.
• Assist other parts of the Financial Fraud Unit and Criminal Justice Section as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive medical and dental health plans
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plans with Colorado PERA
• Vacation and sick leave earned each month
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Free access to an on-site fitness center
• Strong, flexible retirement benefits including 401K and 457 plans
• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State personnel system
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and an employee discount program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree