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Criminal Investigator I - LED

Colorado Department of Revenue
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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR I -(Grand Junction) LED

Salary 
$63,024.00 - $78,336.00 Annually
Location 
Grand Junction, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Department
Department of Revenue
Job Number
TAA-03834-12.2022
Closing
2/7/2023 5:00 PM Mountain
Department Information
  
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING EXTENDED AND WILL CLOSE ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2023. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED THEIR IS NO NEED TO RE-APPLY.
We serve all Colorado residents in their everyday lives. The department is driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect. We support the Colorado community as well as those that work here. We value the contributions of every employee and encourage learning so our employees can grow. We celebrate diversity, and together, support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work.
The Department of Revenue (DOR) employs approximately 1,600 hard-working and dedicated employees throughout Colorado. We can be seen performing functions as varied as auditing and collecting taxes, issuing driver licenses and motor vehicle titles, marketing lottery products, and regulating liquor, gaming, horse racing, marijuana, and the auto industry in order to assist the citizens of our state. 
The Department of Revenue offers 11 paid holidays per year, paid vacation and sick leave, BenefitHub program (discounted merchandise, food and travel, etc.) employee wellness program and a great healthcare and retirement benefit package.
CDOR Vision

To empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation and collaboration.
CDOR Mission
To become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive.
CDOR Values
Description of Job
LIQUOR /TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT
Vision
To promote safe communities in the State of Colorado through innovation, engagement, and
education.
 
Mission
To promote public safety, support economic growth, and the responsible sale and consumption of liquor and tobacco products, through the fair administration of liquor and tobacco/nicotine laws.
 
 
Description of Job:
The professional in this position is as a certified Peace Officer - Peace Officer Standards and Training, (P.O.S.T.), that fulfills statutory responsibility to administer and enforce the Colorado's alcohol beverage and tobacco laws in a consistent and common-sense manner. It serves and protects the Colorado public and to foster a clean, healthy, three-tier industry within the state for the manufacture, distribution and sale of alcohol beverages.
 
 Liquor, Tobacco and Criminal Code Investigations:
  • Conducts investigations of liquor, tobacco criminal code and regulatory violations.
  • Conducts complex investigations that require the handling and analysis of financial records and document-heavy cases.
  • Conducts compliance checks, in both liquor and tobacco licensed establishments.
  • Conducts source investigations to determine where suspects of Vehicular Assaults or Vehicular Homicides had been drinking prior to the accident for administrative action on the licensed premises.
  • Prepares and serves investigative reports, criminal summons, legal documents and affidavits for arrest, and search and seizure warrants.
Stakeholder Outreach: 
  • Work with businesses in the industry to prevent problems and complaints, and advise owners and operators on how to correct various problems that arise in their establishments. 
  • Educate and train local licensing authorities, general public, Licensees, and other law enforcement agencies in the law and rules and regulations governing the liquor and tobacco industry. 
  • Interacts with law enforcement agencies, District Attorney Offices, liquor licensee’s and the general public on a daily basis to exchange or collect information. 
  • Interviews witnesses, suspects, complainants and the general public to detect issues, discover information and identify problems and/or violations. 
Training and On-Going Professional Development:
  • Investigator must maintain proficiency in the use of firearms and defensive tactics. 
  • Investigators must be able to properly explain and apply the proper use of force and deadly physical force pursuant to Department of Revenue (DOR) and Division policies and Colorado State Statutes. 
  • Investigator must comply with POST and DOR required training courses and certifications. 
  • Must possess and maintain the knowledge of criminal, liquor and tobacco codes and their proper application. 
  • Investigator must have experience with complex investigations that require problem solving, planning, and comprehensive decision making.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
Education and Experience: 
Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, criminology, criminal justice, criminalistics, political science, police science, law enforcement, law, psychology, sociology or a closely related field as determined by the Department.
AND 
One (1) year of full-time professional investigative experience.
AND
POST Certification in the State of Colorado or in the state you currently reside.

Colorado statute requires that officers wishing to transfer their POST certification be fully certified in another state and have served at least one year in the last three years to be eligible for Provisional Certification. Please see the "Provisional Certification" page on the POST website for further information: https://post.colorado.gov/certification/certification-types/provisional-certification.

Substitutions:
Criminal Investigative experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Necessary Special Requirements:
  • Applicants must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and maintain on-call status while off-duty for emergency response.
  • Must be able to qualify and maintain qualification with a firearm.
  • Certify and maintain certification in arrest control techniques.
  • Applicants must be willing and able to perform heavy lifting, carrying, or otherwise moving objects, occasionally up to 100 pounds.
  • Random drug tests may be required of all positions.
  • Candidate may be required to pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen, psychological exam, and physical exam.
  • A current Colorado Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) certification, or the ability to obtain a current lateral certification for out-of-state applicants, see "Residency Requirements" section for additional information.
Residency Requirements:
This announcement is open to potential candidates who are legal residents of the United States. All legal residents of the United States are eligible to apply and compete.

If appointed to a position, applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado at their own expense. The time frame for relocation is based on DOR needs and is typically between 30 and 60 days after an offer has been accepted. Colorado statute requires that officers wishing to transfer be fully certified in another state and have served at least one year in the last three years to be eligible for Provisional Certification. Please see the "Provisional Certification" page on the POST website for further information: https://post.colorado.gov/certification/certification-types/provisional-certification. For information about living in Colorado visit the Choose Colorado Website: https://choosecolorado.com/living/cost-of-living/

Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred candidate will possess the following qualifications:
  • Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulations related to Liquor/Tobacco
  • Preferred applicants will possess more than the required minimum experience in professional investigative and/or compliance experience in a regulatory environment.
  • Outstanding candidates will have recent experience with: investigations interpreting and applying statutes, and researching databases.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. 
  • Proficiency in Google Suite.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
DOR Required Skills and Competencies:
Competencies required for all DOR positions include good communications skills, interpersonal and people management skills, the ability to multitask, the ability to work with confidential information, the ability to work in high-stress environments, and the demonstrated ability to assist customers. 

Conditions of Employment with the Colorado Department of Revenue:
1. As a condition of employment with the Colorado Department of Revenue, a requirement exists that all personnel timely file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and timely pay tax obligations. As such, all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy.

2. Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence. All job finalists require successful completion of a background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Background checks may include national criminal, financial, traffic, civil, education, and/or experience checks or any other checks related to the job assignment. Fingerprint background checks and pre-employment drug testing may also be required for some positions.

Applicant Checklist: 
Only complete applications submitted on or before the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected. For assistance with the application process, please review the following video provided by the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration "Applying for a Job with the State of Colorado".
 
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
1) A complete CDOR Application for Announced Vacancy (Submit online using the link in this announcement)
2) A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (Submit online as part of your application)

Minimum Qualifications and Comparative Analysis: 
Part of, or the entire comparative analysis for this position, may involve a review of the information submitted in the application material, including the answers to the supplemental questions. Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of the application, the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education, experience, competencies and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement, as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications.
  • List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment. 
  • Under "Duties," describe clearly the tasks you performed and the nature of your supervisory, technical, or other responsibilities as they relate to the job for which you are applying. Be complete and specific in detailing of duties.
  • Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire. 
  • Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may affect the applicant's score and/or prevent them from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants. 
  • Factors to be assessed are those outlined in the requirements, competencies, and preferred qualifications.
  • Years will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be prorated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE=3 mos credit) 
The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Email Address:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. 

Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. 

Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. 

A standard appeal form is available at: https://spb.colorado.gov/ . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Information
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Jacqueline Brown-Tremble at jacqueline.brown-tremble@state.co.us

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.
Agency
State of Colorado
Department
Department of Revenue

Address
1881 Pierce Street

Lakewood, Colorado, 80214
Phone
303-866-3716
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