Criminal Investigator III - Western Colorado

Summary

Criminal Investigator IIIThe Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement Division (LED) serves and protects the Colorado public while supporting a clean, healthy, and responsible liquor and tobacco industry. The Division administers and enforces Colorado's alcohol beverage and tobacco laws and regulations through regulatory compliance, education, inspections, and criminal and administrative investigations.As a Criminal Investigator III, you will serve as a certified Peace Officer – Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) responsible for conducting criminal and administrative investigations of licensed liquor and tobacco businesses throughout Colorado. You will conduct inspections and compliance checks, investigate alleged violations, gather and analyze evidence, interview involved parties, and prepare comprehensive investigative reports. This position also conducts undercover and surveillance operations and works closely with local law enforcement and licensing authorities to promote compliance with Colorado liquor and tobacco laws and regulations.Primary Job Duties:Conduct inspections, compliance checks, and criminal, administrative, and regulatory investigations involving alleged violations of Colorado Liquor and Tobacco Statutes, Criminal Statutes, and Regulations.Respond to complaints and proactively inspect licensed liquor and tobacco businesses to identify violations, determine compliance, and take appropriate enforcement action.Conduct interviews of witnesses, suspects, complainants, applicants, licensees, victims, and members of the public to gather information and evidence related to investigations.Gather, analyze, and document evidence through investigative techniques including surveillance, undercover operations, database research, public records, and other available technological resources.Conduct covert operations and surveillance of liquor and tobacco licensees, including underage sale compliance operations, and coordinate investigative activities with other agencies as appropriate.Apply investigative techniques, problem-solving, professional judgment, and applicable laws and regulations to assess compliance, identify violations, and reach sound investigative conclusions.Prepare clear, concise, accurate, and comprehensive investigative reports, affidavits, summonses, warrants, charging documents, and other documentation for criminal prosecution or administrative action.Exercise statutory peace officer authority when appropriate, including issuing criminal summonses, making arrests, and assisting local law enforcement agencies with liquor and tobacco investigations.Collaborate with local licensing authorities, law enforcement agencies, licensees, and other stakeholders to conduct investigations and compliance activities and provide education regarding liquor and tobacco requirements.Testify in civil and criminal court and administrative hearings and clearly communicate investigative findings and evidence.Remote Work Information, Colorado Western Region:This position is designated as remote with duties primarily performed in the field rather than through telework/work-from-home arrangements. This designation also includes mobile workers whose job responsibilities require fieldwork away from a State Office location or remote workplace for much or all of the workday due to customer or community interaction. Occasional travel to a State or alternate location may be required based on business needs. The selected candidate must maintain Colorado residency throughout their employment and comply with all applicable State of Colorado and department remote work policies, procedures, and requirements.Although this position is designated as remote, it is required to perform fieldwork throughout the Western Region, requiring daily travel within the assigned territory. Employees may be asked to report to the Western Region State Office at 202 Grand Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501, as needed based on operational requirements.All performance expectations, productivity, and policy adherence requirements apply to remote work from home in the same manner as those assigned to an office.The Criminal Investigator is required to travel daily throughout the assigned territory and effectively support investigative and enforcement responsibilities within the Western Region. Areas of responsibility include the jurisdictional boundaries and assigned county coverage within these boundaries, including:Northern Boundary: Routt and Moffat CountiesEastern Boundary: Routt, Grand, Eagle, Lake, Gunnison, Hinsdale, and Archuleta CountiesWestern Boundary: Moffat, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Mesa, Montrose, San Miguel, Dolores, and Montezuma CountiesSouthern Boundary: Montezuma, La Plata, and Archuleta CountiesOther Liquor & Tobacco Enforcement Division Office Locations:1707 Cole Blvd., Suite 300, Lakewood, CO 80401 - Central Region (Headquarters)2447 N. Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 - Southern RegionMinimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights:Residency Requirement:This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.Class Code & Classification Description:A2A4XX - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR IIIMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Must meet the following or a combination of education and experience to meet the minimum (MQ) qualifications:Experience: Six (6) years of full-time professional investigative experience in a regulatory environment.AND Must possess a valid Colorado POST certification that is active, in good standing, and free of any restrictions, suspensions, or revocations at the time of applying. OR Education/ExperienceA Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, 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.ANDTwo (2) years of full-time professional investigative experience in a regulatory environment.AND Must possess a valid Colorado POST certification that is active, in good standing, and free of any restrictions, suspensions, or revocations at the time of applying.Substitutions Six (6) years of relevant experience, as described above, may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.Document this experience in your application IN DETAIL, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed.NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.Preferred Qualifications:The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulation related to Liquor & Tobacco.Demonstrated experience in communication and interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.Experience with administrative investigations in a regulated environment.Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.Demonstrate the ability to plan and organize.Ability to complete reports in a thorough, accurate and concise manner.Experience with rule making processes.NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.Conditions of Employment with the Liquor & Tobacco Enforcement Division:The selected candidate must reside within 65 miles of the assigned field office located at 202 Grand Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501 at the time of appointment and maintain this requirement throughout employment.The selected candidate must be willing and able to travel throughout the Western Region to meet operational needs and response expectations. The assigned service area generally extends from the Wyoming border to Pagosa Springs (north to south) AND Grand Junction to Idaho Springs (west to east).The selected candidate must travel to the division's headquarters or other designated work locations for required meetings, training and other business activities several times throughout the year. Attendance is required for the full duration of each scheduled activity regardless of the employee's assigned work location or place of residence.Must possess a valid Colorado POST certification that is active, in good standing, and free of any restrictions, suspensions, or revocations at the time of applying.The Criminal Investigator must be willing to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and maintain on-call status while off-duty for emergency response.Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check.Must pass a pre-employment Physical and Psychological evaluation.Maintains proficiency and qualification with firearms and other defensive equipment assigned and as required by Colorado P.O.S.T.Attends all DOR compliance training modules.Certify and maintain certification in arrest control techniques.Applicants must be willing and able to perform heavy lifting,

Job Description

Criminal Investigator IIIThe Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement Division (LED) serves and protects the Colorado public while supporting a clean, healthy, and responsible liquor and tobacco industry. The Division administers and enforces Colorado's alcohol beverage and tobacco laws and regulations through regulatory compliance, education, inspections, and criminal and administrative investigations.As a Criminal Investigator III, you will serve as a certified Peace Officer – Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) responsible for conducting criminal and administrative investigations of licensed liquor and tobacco businesses throughout Colorado. You will conduct inspections and compliance checks, investigate alleged violations, gather and analyze evidence, interview involved parties, and prepare comprehensive investigative reports. This position also conducts undercover and surveillance operations and works closely with local law enforcement and licensing authorities to promote compliance with Colorado liquor and tobacco laws and regulations.Primary Job Duties:Conduct inspections, compliance checks, and criminal, administrative, and regulatory investigations involving alleged violations of Colorado Liquor and Tobacco Statutes, Criminal Statutes, and Regulations.Respond to complaints and proactively inspect licensed liquor and tobacco businesses to identify violations, determine compliance, and take appropriate enforcement action.Conduct interviews of witnesses, suspects, complainants, applicants, licensees, victims, and members of the public to gather information and evidence related to investigations.Gather, analyze, and document evidence through investigative techniques including surveillance, undercover operations, database research, public records, and other available technological resources.Conduct covert operations and surveillance of liquor and tobacco licensees, including underage sale compliance operations, and coordinate investigative activities with other agencies as appropriate.Apply investigative techniques, problem-solving, professional judgment, and applicable laws and regulations to assess compliance, identify violations, and reach sound investigative conclusions.Prepare clear, concise, accurate, and comprehensive investigative reports, affidavits, summonses, warrants, charging documents, and other documentation for criminal prosecution or administrative action.Exercise statutory peace officer authority when appropriate, including issuing criminal summonses, making arrests, and assisting local law enforcement agencies with liquor and tobacco investigations.Collaborate with local licensing authorities, law enforcement agencies, licensees, and other stakeholders to conduct investigations and compliance activities and provide education regarding liquor and tobacco requirements.Testify in civil and criminal court and administrative hearings and clearly communicate investigative findings and evidence.Remote Work Information, Colorado Western Region:This position is designated as remote with duties primarily performed in the field rather than through telework/work-from-home arrangements. This designation also includes mobile workers whose job responsibilities require fieldwork away from a State Office location or remote workplace for much or all of the workday due to customer or community interaction. Occasional travel to a State or alternate location may be required based on business needs. The selected candidate must maintain Colorado residency throughout their employment and comply with all applicable State of Colorado and department remote work policies, procedures, and requirements.Although this position is designated as remote, it is required to perform fieldwork throughout the Western Region, requiring daily travel within the assigned territory. Employees may be asked to report to the Western Region State Office at 202 Grand Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501, as needed based on operational requirements.All performance expectations, productivity, and policy adherence requirements apply to remote work from home in the same manner as those assigned to an office.The Criminal Investigator is required to travel daily throughout the assigned territory and effectively support investigative and enforcement responsibilities within the Western Region. Areas of responsibility include the jurisdictional boundaries and assigned county coverage within these boundaries, including:Northern Boundary: Routt and Moffat CountiesEastern Boundary: Routt, Grand, Eagle, Lake, Gunnison, Hinsdale, and Archuleta CountiesWestern Boundary: Moffat, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Mesa, Montrose, San Miguel, Dolores, and Montezuma CountiesSouthern Boundary: Montezuma, La Plata, and Archuleta CountiesOther Liquor & Tobacco Enforcement Division Office Locations:1707 Cole Blvd., Suite 300, Lakewood, CO 80401 - Central Region (Headquarters)2447 N. Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 - Southern RegionMinimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights:Residency Requirement:This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.Class Code & Classification Description:A2A4XX - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR IIIMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Must meet the following or a combination of education and experience to meet the minimum (MQ) qualifications:Experience: Six (6) years of full-time professional investigative experience in a regulatory environment.AND Must possess a valid Colorado POST certification that is active, in good standing, and free of any restrictions, suspensions, or revocations at the time of applying. OR Education/ExperienceA Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, 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.ANDTwo (2) years of full-time professional investigative experience in a regulatory environment.AND Must possess a valid Colorado POST certification that is active, in good standing, and free of any restrictions, suspensions, or revocations at the time of applying.Substitutions Six (6) years of relevant experience, as described above, may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.Document this experience in your application IN DETAIL, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed.NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.Preferred Qualifications:The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulation related to Liquor & Tobacco.Demonstrated experience in communication and interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.Experience with administrative investigations in a regulated environment.Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.Demonstrate the ability to plan and organize.Ability to complete reports in a thorough, accurate and concise manner.Experience with rule making processes.NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.Conditions of Employment with the Liquor & Tobacco Enforcement Division:The selected candidate must reside within 65 miles of the assigned field office located at 202 Grand Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501 at the time of appointment and maintain this requirement throughout employment.The selected candidate must be willing and able to travel throughout the Western Region to meet operational needs and response expectations. The assigned service area generally extends from the Wyoming border to Pagosa Springs (north to south) AND Grand Junction to Idaho Springs (west to east).The selected candidate must travel to the division's headquarters or other designated work locations for required meetings, training and other business activities several times throughout the year. Attendance is required for the full duration of each scheduled activity regardless of the employee's assigned work location or place of residence.Must possess a valid Colorado POST certification that is active, in good standing, and free of any restrictions, suspensions, or revocations at the time of applying.The Criminal Investigator must be willing to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and maintain on-call status while off-duty for emergency response.Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check.Must pass a pre-employment Physical and Psychological evaluation.Maintains proficiency and qualification with firearms and other defensive equipment assigned and as required by Colorado P.O.S.T.Attends all DOR compliance training modules.Certify and maintain certification in arrest control techniques.Applicants must be willing and able to perform heavy lifting,