Colorado Department of Revenue
Criminal Investigator III (Colorado Springs) Liquor & Tobacco Enforcement
Colorado Department of Revenue, Denver, Colorado, United States
Criminal Investigator III (Colorado Springs) Liquor & Tobacco Enforcement
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Criminal Investigator III (Colorado Springs) Liquor & Tobacco Enforcement
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Colorado Department of Revenue
Department Information The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.
The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture.
Description Of Job The Liquor Enforcement Division’s mission is to promote public safety, support economic growth, and ensure the responsible sale and consumption of liquor and tobacco products through the fair, transparent, and consistent administration of Colorado’s liquor, tobacco, and nicotine laws.
What We Do The professional in this position is a certified Peace Officer that fulfills statutory responsibility to administer and enforce Colorado's alcohol beverage and tobacco laws in a consistent and common-sense manner.
Liquor, Tobacco, and Criminal Code Investigations
Conduct inspections, compliance checks and plan investigations and/or undercover investigations of alleged violations of Colorado Liquor and Tobacco Statutes, Criminal Statutes, and Regulations to determine if a violation has occurred and take appropriate action.
Conduct interviews in response to active administrative and criminal investigations.
Understand and utilize Public Service Record (PSR) CSP evidence tracking system, Callyo and any other databases to support administrative and criminal investigations.
Make physical arrests when necessary for violations of law during liquor and tobacco investigations, consistent with Department policy.
Conduct covert operations and/or surveillance of a Colorado Liquor or Tobacco license to produce evidence for an alleged administrative action or criminal prosecution.
Statutory Enforcement
Respond to complaints and proactively visit/inspct Colorado liquor and tobacco licensed businesses as an armed peace officer to prevent and discourage prohibited possession, sale, and consumption on or off the licensed premises.
Apply standard fact-finding analysis using problem-solving, specialized investigative techniques, and available technological tools to conduct investigations.
Conduct interviews of complainants, applicants and licensees for approval or denial of a license or administrative proceedings involving liquor and tobacco regulations.
Provide clear, concise, accurate, and factual summaries of investigations for criminal and administrative prosecution.
Plan and perform regular underage sale compliance checks of liquor and tobacco businesses that may result in criminal enforcement.
Prepare sworn affidavits for judicial review for warrants related to liquor and tobacco criminal violations.
Testify in civil and criminal court and administrative hearings.
Assist local police agencies by providing law enforcement support in relation to liquor and tobacco investigations.
Conduct physical arrests when appropriate in relation to liquor and tobacco investigations.
Draft operational plans to outline staffing, objectives, necessary equipment and other operational awareness intelligence for review by supervisory staff and management.
Coordinate operations with the underage operative to ensure sufficient number of operations are conducted annually and accurate time is reflected on timecards.
Upon request from a law enforcement agency, conduct investigations of liquor licenses for potential over-service of alcohol or other violations that may have contributed to serious or fatal motor vehicle accidents.
Regulatory Compliance
Respond to and investigate complaints of alleged violations of Colorado Liquor and Tobacco codes from licensees, law enforcement, local licensing authorities, and the general public.
Plan, coordinate, and execute effective investigations into alleged violations of Colorado Liquor and Tobacco Regulations.
Collaborate with local licensing authorities and law enforcement in conducting compliance checks of tobacco licensees.
Deliver clear, concise, accurate, and factual summaries of the results of investigations both orally and in writing for criminal prosecution and administrative action.
Conduct assigned investigations of alleged Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) violations.
Administrative
Accurately document all work time and leave in the Department time-tracking database, Ultimate Workforce Development (UKG).
Maintain Google calendar schedule to include daily activities, locations, and other supervisor expectations.
Attend all Department training, both in person and online, and review all appropriate resources as it pertains to job duties and assignments.
Prepare comprehensive investigative reports for criminal and administrative case files consistent with Division policy within the minimum timeframe guidelines established.
Prepare demand for records, summonses, arrest warrants, and search warrants as necessary; draft charging documents for cases referred for administrative action.
Maintain spreadsheets as assigned to accurately reflect duties performed for Division statistical purposes.
Provide training to local authorities, law enforcement, industry stakeholders, and the general public to ensure compliance with liquor and tobacco requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Six (6) years of full-time professional investigative experience in a regulatory environment.
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.
Must successfully pass a background investigation and a tax check prior to appointment to positions in the Liquor & Tobacco Division.
Must pass a pre-employment physical and psychological evaluation.
Must be willing to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and maintain on-call status while off-duty for emergency and supervisory response.
Must maintain proficiency with firearms and other defensive equipment assigned.
Must attend all DOR compliance training modules.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulation related to Liquor & Tobacco.
Demonstrated experience in communication and interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Experience supervising administrative investigations in a regulated environment.
Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to plan and organize.
Ability to complete reports in a thorough, accurate and concise manner.
Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans. The State is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.
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Criminal Investigator III (Colorado Springs) Liquor & Tobacco Enforcement
role at
Colorado Department of Revenue
Department Information The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.
The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture.
Description Of Job The Liquor Enforcement Division’s mission is to promote public safety, support economic growth, and ensure the responsible sale and consumption of liquor and tobacco products through the fair, transparent, and consistent administration of Colorado’s liquor, tobacco, and nicotine laws.
What We Do The professional in this position is a certified Peace Officer that fulfills statutory responsibility to administer and enforce Colorado's alcohol beverage and tobacco laws in a consistent and common-sense manner.
Liquor, Tobacco, and Criminal Code Investigations
Conduct inspections, compliance checks and plan investigations and/or undercover investigations of alleged violations of Colorado Liquor and Tobacco Statutes, Criminal Statutes, and Regulations to determine if a violation has occurred and take appropriate action.
Conduct interviews in response to active administrative and criminal investigations.
Understand and utilize Public Service Record (PSR) CSP evidence tracking system, Callyo and any other databases to support administrative and criminal investigations.
Make physical arrests when necessary for violations of law during liquor and tobacco investigations, consistent with Department policy.
Conduct covert operations and/or surveillance of a Colorado Liquor or Tobacco license to produce evidence for an alleged administrative action or criminal prosecution.
Statutory Enforcement
Respond to complaints and proactively visit/inspct Colorado liquor and tobacco licensed businesses as an armed peace officer to prevent and discourage prohibited possession, sale, and consumption on or off the licensed premises.
Apply standard fact-finding analysis using problem-solving, specialized investigative techniques, and available technological tools to conduct investigations.
Conduct interviews of complainants, applicants and licensees for approval or denial of a license or administrative proceedings involving liquor and tobacco regulations.
Provide clear, concise, accurate, and factual summaries of investigations for criminal and administrative prosecution.
Plan and perform regular underage sale compliance checks of liquor and tobacco businesses that may result in criminal enforcement.
Prepare sworn affidavits for judicial review for warrants related to liquor and tobacco criminal violations.
Testify in civil and criminal court and administrative hearings.
Assist local police agencies by providing law enforcement support in relation to liquor and tobacco investigations.
Conduct physical arrests when appropriate in relation to liquor and tobacco investigations.
Draft operational plans to outline staffing, objectives, necessary equipment and other operational awareness intelligence for review by supervisory staff and management.
Coordinate operations with the underage operative to ensure sufficient number of operations are conducted annually and accurate time is reflected on timecards.
Upon request from a law enforcement agency, conduct investigations of liquor licenses for potential over-service of alcohol or other violations that may have contributed to serious or fatal motor vehicle accidents.
Regulatory Compliance
Respond to and investigate complaints of alleged violations of Colorado Liquor and Tobacco codes from licensees, law enforcement, local licensing authorities, and the general public.
Plan, coordinate, and execute effective investigations into alleged violations of Colorado Liquor and Tobacco Regulations.
Collaborate with local licensing authorities and law enforcement in conducting compliance checks of tobacco licensees.
Deliver clear, concise, accurate, and factual summaries of the results of investigations both orally and in writing for criminal prosecution and administrative action.
Conduct assigned investigations of alleged Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) violations.
Administrative
Accurately document all work time and leave in the Department time-tracking database, Ultimate Workforce Development (UKG).
Maintain Google calendar schedule to include daily activities, locations, and other supervisor expectations.
Attend all Department training, both in person and online, and review all appropriate resources as it pertains to job duties and assignments.
Prepare comprehensive investigative reports for criminal and administrative case files consistent with Division policy within the minimum timeframe guidelines established.
Prepare demand for records, summonses, arrest warrants, and search warrants as necessary; draft charging documents for cases referred for administrative action.
Maintain spreadsheets as assigned to accurately reflect duties performed for Division statistical purposes.
Provide training to local authorities, law enforcement, industry stakeholders, and the general public to ensure compliance with liquor and tobacco requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Six (6) years of full-time professional investigative experience in a regulatory environment.
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.
Must successfully pass a background investigation and a tax check prior to appointment to positions in the Liquor & Tobacco Division.
Must pass a pre-employment physical and psychological evaluation.
Must be willing to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and maintain on-call status while off-duty for emergency and supervisory response.
Must maintain proficiency with firearms and other defensive equipment assigned.
Must attend all DOR compliance training modules.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulation related to Liquor & Tobacco.
Demonstrated experience in communication and interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Experience supervising administrative investigations in a regulated environment.
Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to plan and organize.
Ability to complete reports in a thorough, accurate and concise manner.
Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans. The State is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.
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